Month: June 2024

Greatest Hits Radio presenter Ken Bruce has won both radio awards at the TRICs, plus the best daytime category against three television shows.
Ken won the Radio Personality award, where Chris Moyles, Roman Kemp and Sara Cox were nominated.
He also got the Radio Show award where Roman Kemp (for his former Capital breakfast show), Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden and The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show made the shortlist.
In addition, Ken Bruce also won the Daytime award category, against A Place in the Sun, Escape to the Country, and Homes Under the Hammer.

GB News also took part, winning the News award, whilst That Peter Crouch Podcast won the Podcast award.
The awards event, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, also had categories for television dramas, presenters and soaps. […]

Global Academy in Hayes has appointed James Murray-Walsh as its new Principal.

James joins the media school from Harris Academy Wimbledon where he was Vice Principal for five years.
During his time at Harris Academy, James contributed to the school’s Outstanding OFSTED inspection rating in 2023. His background also includes experience in the creative sector, having worked as an actor before his teaching career.
James aims to enhance the Academy’s reputation as a beacon of educational excellence.
James said: “I am passionate about equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the dynamic creative industries, and I am excited to join Global Academy as the school embarks on a new journey of growth and innovation.
“Together, we will continue to build an Academy that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our student community and creative industry partners.”
Kirsty Leith, Chair of Governors for Global Academy added: “James made a significant contribution to Harris Academy in Wimbledon and as well as being a first-rate educational leader, James has a strong understanding of the creative sector having worked in the industry before retraining as a teacher. We’re all looking forward to working with James here at Global Academy. Welcome James!”
Global Academy has also announced it is launching new courses including IT and Technical Content Production in London and the Level 4 Creative Media Diploma (Year 14) in Manchester. These new courses will give students access to education tailored to the needs of roles within the media sector. […]

Stations in the South Region of the Student Radio Association have exceeded their original fundraising target set for their 24-hour marathon broadcast.

The Round The Clock Radio Challenge 2 raised over £750 for Mind, The Teenage Cancer Trust, The Journey of a Lifetime Trust and Epilepsy Action.
Presenters from Radio Sonar at Southampton Solent, Surge Radio in Southampton, Sound Radio in Winchester, Stag Radio in Surrey and host station Nerve Radio in Bournemouth joined the marathon hosts Joshua Dodd and Jacob Dyer in studio, while Pure FM in Portsmouth provided live updates from the Isle of Wight Festival as the challenge took place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June.
Following a range of special programmes and quizzes, Joshua Dodd handed over the reins as South Regional Officer to Pip Hemingway after 3 years in the job.
Joshua said: “l leave Student Radio surrounded by the best possible team and knowing it’s in the best possible hands. Everyone involved can be incredibly proud of their efforts in raising money for the four incredible charities. We’ve really shown the rest of the world how it’s done!”
Planning for third challenge in 2025 has started, with Dodd revealing the intention to set up a festival of events around the next one, including a South vs The World Field Hockey showcase at London’s Olympic Park.
Donations are still open for the 2024 Round The Clock Radio Challenge until 12pm this Sunday, 30th June at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/south24/. You can also listen back to most of the event on Nerve Radio’s own Player. […]