Ever secretly fancied yourself as a guest on Desert Island Discs?
Now, one lucky person can be just that (well, almost!) thanks to Vibe25 Radio!
To celebrate Vibe 25 going live on DAB in Warwickshire from July 1st, The Courier have teamed up with the community radio station to offer readers the opportunity to appear live as the guest on their weekly talk show, ‘Chat With Chalmers.’
You could find yourself in the hotseat as guest of honour being quizzed on the subjects which are important to you. It will be your time to shine and promote yourself or something you’re passionate about, as you take questions from award-winning local journalist Amanda Chalmers.
You’ll also be taking away with you an exclusive Vibe25 Radio merchandise bundle consisting of T-shirt, cap, mug and keyring! Plus you’ll be sent photographic memories of your experience.
In between the hour-long chat Amanda will also be playing five songs which you’ll be asked to choose beforehand, which have special meaning to you!
Amanda, of multi-award-winning Chalmers News PR based in Warwick, is among the ‘Vibe Tribe’ of 30 volunteer presenters at the station, which launched in Hampton-in-Arden in February. Since then it is rapidly emerging as one of the Midlands’ most exciting and community-driven broadcast platforms, blending music, creativity, and social impact to create a unique listening experience.
Broadcasting across multiple platforms, and using the latest state-of-the-art technology, Vibe25 Radio offers a diverse schedule of shows spanning everything from 80s classics and drive-time hits to dance, trance, and specialist programming.
It has rapidly grown into a platform reaching thousands of listeners online, through apps, Alexa and on DAB to audiences across a huge area of the Midlands which, from July 1st, will include Warwickshire, bringing its total potential listening figures to 600,000.
Amanda said: “The few weeks I’ve been hosting my show has been a lot of fun (as well as a learning curve!) and I’ve been privileged to have sit across from me a rich variety of people with remarkable stories.
“But, after a long career as a journalist, I know that everyone is inspirational in their own way and in this experiment, I am now opening up this exclusive opportunity to the listening audience. We all have an interesting story to share.
“So, if you are itching to go behind the scenes and take the mic as a guest on my show, on July 20th, now is your chance!
“And don’t worry if you miss out this time. There will be another opportunity later in the year!”
Vibe25 Radio is under the umbrella of the Smiling Families Charity, both of which are run by husband and wife team Kerry Martin and ‘Shoresy.’ The pair say the station is helping to provide another voice and creative outlet for individuals and families facing serious illness, disability, and life-changing challenges.
To enter just send an email to: amanda@chalmersnewspr.co.uk and explain in no more than 100 words why you think you would be a good fit for my radio show.
Terms & Conditions:
Entries should arrive no later than midnight on Sunday, July 12th.
You must be happy to appear in photos for social media and publicity purposes.
Under 18s may enter with parental permission but must be accompanied by an adult on the day.
You must be available between 12.30-2.30pm on Monday July 20th.
