CSR FM

Hey! We’re Canterbury's CSR FM! Broadcasting 24/7 from the University of Kent! At CSR, there's a place for you. Get started at: www.csrfm.com

• Want to host your own radio show or podcast?
• Interested in a career within the media industry?
• Want to learn in a broadcast studio from industry professionals at the BBC and Global? Whether you're interested in marketing, audio production, social media management... or even presenting your own radio show or podcast. We're based in the Student Media Centre above the Venue on the University of

Kent campus, and have a fully operational broadcast studio. Full training is provided by industry experts and members, and the best part is that no prior experience is needed to join! CSR is a great way to meet new people at our monthly socials and networking events, where you can meet likeminded people in the industry and gain new skills. Join us today, and kickstart your career in radio with Canterbury's CSR.

01/04/2023

As we're approaching the end of the academic year, we're welcoming new applications for the next committee.
You have until Monday, 3rd of April to submit your application via this link.
https://kentunion.co.uk/elections
Best of luck!
We're looking forward to a great new year ahead.

08/03/2023

With the coverage of KU elections as well as the launch of our first podcast we are proud to be a part of the podcast industry.

01/03/2023

Are you a musician who has attended in the past 5 years either

or

and do you have a song that has been released in the past year?
Than you could be entitled to enter the student radio ESC.
For more information get in touch with

[email protected]

14/02/2023

Good morning Canterbury!
We are looking forward to tomorrow, for our next training day!
Furthermore, our friends at the
are doing a great masterclass tomorrow, all out indie insights.
Sign up here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewIGBViU6WVGxZ0GwoY713tMyKE7gEP98y1AKmQkBQ9-iMXA/viewform
See you all tomorrow from 3-6 at the SMC on campus.

09/02/2023

A quick reminder, that our next event is happening tomorrow at the SMC between 3 and 6 pm.
We are looking forward to welcoming anyone that is interested in getting involved in radio or podcasting.
A member of us will stand outside the SMC.
See you tomorrow and take care!
CSR FM

30/01/2023

Hey! A big thank you to everyone who came to say hi, at last week's freshers fair.
We are hosting our first event on Friday the 10th of February from 3-6 for everyone.
After that there are weekly events happening every Wednesday from 3-6 for members.
Location The SMC on campus

23/11/2022

Good morning!
As you might know we are part of the
Our friends at are hosting an event. Feel free to sign ip and come along
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScohhvMRsWjZCxHG1mWTc0waCJdvXa2pO_m3otcCNQo8KFDdw/viewform

The capacity is limited, so make sure to sign up and come along to this great event.
See you soon in London!

09/11/2022

Good morning Canterbury!
Just a quick reminder that you have 12 hours left to grab yourself some tickets for the UK Student Radio Association awards night.
You will be responsible for going and returning there as an invidual so please be aware of this.
We are looking forward to a fantastic event!

31/10/2022

We will be hosting a training session to everybody that wants to learn how to use the studio.
Meeting up at 5PM
In front of the Mandela Building.

21/10/2022

UK Student Radio Association

11/10/2022

Some of our new presenters have been experiencing issues with purchasing our membership recently, this is something we're actively sorting out and hope to have up and running soon - in the meantime if you can direct message us to register your interest in joining us, that would be great, thank you!

09/10/2022

Hello! After a few check-ups with our studio, we're very excited to get shows going again in the next few weeks and are more eager than ever to give both Kent/Canterbury Christchurch students and members of the Canterbury community the opportunity to broadcast and gain lifelong media skills!

Learn more about us at: https://csrfm.com/

05/10/2022

A quick reminder that UK Student Radio Association
Is hosting a masterclass today from 1-5 PM
For more information check out their page.

02/10/2022

We love local music!😁Entering our A-list is Amber T's brand new joyful single Ripped Jeans!👖Here's some info behind the song!

Listen now 📲 at: https://player.broadcast.radio/csr-fm

One of her most propulsive and assertive tracks to date, which continues to build Amber T's growing reputation as a formidable vocalist and front person and a real 'one to watch'.

Ripped Jeans continues to build on her more recent Alt-Pop slanted releases, 'Get Me' & 'Tightrope' with a grittier edge, more akin to some of her alt-pop and indie heroes. 'Ripped Jeans' sees Amber T once again working and co-writing with Producer Michael Smith of RYP Studios, with the track mastered by 'Hippy' Baldwin at London's Metropolis Studios.

22/09/2022

Come and say hi to us!
For the next 2 days we will be here at stand number 91.
We are looking forward to having as many new people on board as possible.

19/09/2022

Today we join with the nation to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we offer our condolences to the royal family.

1926 - 2022

15/09/2022

We love local! And are eager as ever to support local artists! 🎸 From presenting local music shows to giving local artists airplay, we want to hear from you! 🎧😀 Send us your local music today!

Learn more by Facebook messaging us! 💬

14/09/2022

Want to learn more about the Student Radio Association and what media opportunities they can offer you? Find out more below!😀

WELCOME TO THE SRA

We are hosting our virtual Welcome Meeting on 21st September at 6pm. This will be your chance to meet the team, ask any questions, and chat to students from across the country. It’s open to all, not just current members!

https://t.co/FppS9uHywf

12/09/2022

Love your social media?📱 We need you! Join us today to propel us into the future with cool trendy content!😀 Work with active presenters and University of Kent societies to expanding our current campaign for new presenters! 🎙

Learn more by Facebook messaging us! 💬

07/09/2022

One of our aims this year is to provide you with opportunities of a lifetime! 😀 As members of the Student Radio Association, we can! 🎙 This includes:

🎙 Joining member Facebook groups with exclusive interview opportunities with artists!

🎧 Learn about the world of media with talks from the industry!

🥳 Opportunities to attend conferences and enter your radio shows or content for a national award!

05/09/2022

Fancy a career in broadcast media? Come and join us and learn these skills! 🔥 We make industry standard simple! For details & how to apply, send us a Facebook message!

✅ Help run a multi award-winning radio station

✅ Meet & get social with like minded students

✅ Gain invaluable experience that looks amazing on your CV

03/09/2022

Meet Enric! Our new station manager! 😁 A dedicated member of three years who would be pleased to welcome you to our radio station! 🎧 Here he tells us how CSR FM has benefitted him, and how we could benefit you too!

Learn more by Facebook messaging us! 💬

02/09/2022

CSR is back on air! 😃 With a fresh new selection of playlist additions! 🎧 Listen live 📲 here: https://player.broadcast.radio/csr-fm

Feel inspired to join? Give us a message to learn more! 💬

01/09/2022

Always wanted to create your own music shows? 🎙🎧 🎹 We'd love to hear your taste! 😁 Join us for the ultimate playlisting experience and share your passion for music! 😀 Have your chance to play any genre and any artist! 🎧 Or help out behind the scenes with our playlists!

Feel free to Facebook message us to learn more! 💬

30/08/2022

Always wanted to host your own radio? 🎙🎧 Get your voice heard on CSR FM! 😀 Broadcast 24/7 across Canterbury and the world from the heart of the University of Kent! 📢 From daytime pop to evening chat and beyond, we want to hear you! 🔊

Join today! Tell us your ideas! Drop us a Facebook message to learn more! 💬 We're looking forward to welcoming you to our amazing team of presenters this academic year! 😁

24/08/2022

A year ago, we won best station sound at the SRA awards! 🥳 Why not consider joining the team and be part of something amazing! 😁 Gaining skills in broadcasting that will last a lifetime! 🎤🎧

Message us today on any of our socials to find out more!

“In 2021, took the gold🥇 🧵 (3/5)”

16/07/2022

We’ve extended the manifesto entry deadline to Friday 22nd July 2022 as a result of additional demand 🤩

If you’d like to be a part of our Committee for 2022/23, check the comments for details!👇

CSR NEEDS YOU CANTERBURY... We're now accepting manifestos for our Committee!• E-mail csr@kentunion.co.uk with your mani...

03/07/2022

CSR NEEDS YOU CANTERBURY... We're now accepting manifestos for our Committee!

• E-mail [email protected] with your manifesto (including any relevant experience & why you want to join our Committee) as well as the desired committee position.

• More details at csrfm.com/committee. Good luck!

27/06/2022

All new playlist additions! 😁 Enjoy and listen out for them from 5pm! 🎧

Listen live 📲 here: https://player.broadcast.radio/csr-fm

11/06/2022

🚨 NEWS CLAXON!

Delighted to announce that our elections officially launch on Monday. That’s right, from Monday 13th June YOU can apply to be on CSR’s Committee. For more details in the meantime, check csrfm.com/committee for a rundown of previous hustings.

Anyone can get involved with CSR’s Committee. It’s a unique experience where you’ll get to run an award winning radio station, gain invaluable experience and knowledge that looks amazing on a CV and will set you apart from other candidates. We understand that you may want to join CSR’s Commi...

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Videos

Luke Finch as DJ VUE

Bored in the House featuring Ollie William tomorrow!

Fiona on the Student Stories Podcast

LISTEN: Advice for freshers! Fiona from Canterbury Christ Church University joins us on the Student Stories Podcast, with Christ Church Students' Union, sharing her advice for freshers joining CCCU - podcast launches soon.

#CSRQuarantineChallenge TEA WITH MIMI IS LIVE

Tea with Mimi is live now now on Instagram, run over there now to catch the Tea ☕😍🎊 #CSRQuarantineChallenge Kent Union Christ Church Students' Union Christ Church Online Student Community

Things To Do In Isolation #CSRQuarantineChallenge

Pop on a movie, grab your PJs, it's time for a PJ Party 🎉😍 #CSRQuarantineChallenge Christ Church Students' Union Kent Union

Tongue Twister Time with Enric from Bubble Check

This is ridiculously hard to say 😂👌a German tongue twister by Canterbury Christ Church University Student Enric. If you want to share your videos... send message our page! ❤️🎶 Christ Church Students' Union Kent Union #CSRQuarantineChallenge

Isabella trying her hand at some bin basketball

CSR Sunday Best

Join Graham and Becky from 11 - 2 every Sunday for @CSR Sunday Best - a whole weekend's-worth of entertainment in just 3 hours. 📻 97.4fm across Canterbury or online 💻 at CSRfm.com

A little message from Ross as Friday Drive kicks off at 3pm!

Hype O Clock ‘s Daniella Gorf is having fun hunting for EASTER EGGS !

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YOUR COMMUNITY & STUDENT RADIO STATION BASED IN CANTERBURY, ENGLAND

CSR FM is your Community & Student Radio station based in Canterbury, England, catering to the district of Canterbury. Having commenced broadcasting in January 2007, the station holds a Community FM licence, as awarded by Ofcom, with the purpose of serving the local community, those in or aspire to be in higher education, between the ages of 15 and 24.

The station broadcasts 24/7, 365 days a year to the local community of Canterbury on 97.4fm and online worldwide via this website and various supporting apps including iTunes and TuneIn. Shows are broadcast from our two studios, one situated in the Student Media Centre at the University of Kent, and one situated on the Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road campus. We are also proud to be the first student-led community radio station in the country to be awarded a Community FM license, now 1 of 8.

The station is predominantly volunteer-run, made up of both students and members of the local community. Anyone aged 18 or over can join the station and benefit from the many opportunities we offer to our members including gaining experience in; presenting or producing a radio show, creating engaging and informative content, planning and producing events on one of the University campuses or in the local area, maintaining our vast amounts of equipment and sophisticated I.T. systems, conducting interviews with local artists, researching music, developing marketing campaigns and much more! For anyone aged under 18 years old, we offer a programme called The Youth Academy which is free to register on.

CSR FM formed through the merger of two student radio stations; UKCR (University of Kent) and C4 Radio (then Canterbury Christ Church College, now Canterbury Christ Church University.) The stations combined forces when both sought to apply for a Community FM license as they served a very similar audience. The station is proud to be recognised as the first of 8 student-led radio stations in the UK to be awarded with a Community FM licence, due for renewal in 2022.

As a means to effectively manage the new partnership between the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury Youth & Student Media Ltd (or CYSM for short) was born – a holding company comprising of a Board of Directors which oversees the management and governance of the station.

The CYSM Board of Directors is comprised of members of the University of Kent, Kent Union, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Christ Church Students’ Union, as well as three external directors, and four student-directors who form a portion of the five-student executive committee that runs the station; the Station Manager, Deputy Station Manager, Communications Manager, Programming Manager, and Technical Manager.

The Executive Committee lead a larger committee consisting solely of CSRfm volunteers, leading a number of different focuses of the stations output and internal operations from technical elements (outside broadcasts, studio management, training) to a communications team (marketing, advertising, events, social media, outreach, community) and programming (music research, show production, presenter and producer development).

The station is also supported by two full-time members of staff, both under contract by CYSM Ltd to assist in the running of the station and to help drive both its members and its volunteer committee to continuing success.

CYSM Ltd, and in turn CSRfm is funded by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, as well as their associated Student Unions by way of annual donations. Any income generated through membership subscriptions, advertising or otherwise is injected straight back into the project enabling us to improve our equipment, facilities, to create more opportunities or to improve our marketing and communications with our audience.

Please find below links to some documents that you may find useful, including our Key Commitments (as agreed with Ofcom), our approximate coverage map showing the area our FM broadcast will reach, and our Wikipedia page where you might find more useful information.

Past Shows - www.mixcloud.com/CSRfm/

CSRfm Strategy Guide 2015-18

CSRfm on Wikipedia

Ofcom Community Radio Licence: Key Commitments (CR066)

Ofcom Community Radio Coverage Map: CR066