Radio Shields

Radio Shields Official page for Radio Shields. Find out more via www.radioshields.co.uk We are a local radio station situated in South Shields.
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We pride ourselves as the 'voice' of the community and are proud to serve our areas South Shields, Tynemouth and beyond, broadcasting live from our state-of-the-art studios in South Shields town centre. The station broadcasts full-time, showcasing details of local events, news, and activities within our local area, mixing it up with the latest music from the charts, as well as music from the past

60 years. There's something for everyone at our station! Whether you're a listener or want to get involved... we'd love to hear from you!

Pride of the Tyne with Radio Shields ! 🚒We're excited to announce we'll be live onboard The Shields Ferry on August 26th...
10/08/2024

Pride of the Tyne with Radio Shields ! 🚒

We're excited to announce we'll be live onboard The Shields Ferry on August 26th for a very special fundraiser!

Join us for a full day of live music, interviews and broadcasts as we sail along the Tyne.

Great lineup of local acts keeping you entertained. Plus fun activities for all ages.

Come say hi to the team and help support your community radio station πŸ’™

More details on the timings are coming soon...

Save the date - August 26th is going to be epic! πŸŽ‰

Family fun this Saturday? Look no further! 🀩It's Cast Family Fundays at Boldon CA from 1-5pm. There will be loads of fre...
08/08/2024

Family fun this Saturday? Look no further! 🀩

It's Cast Family Fundays at Boldon CA from 1-5pm.

There will be loads of free activities for all ages 🀩

Swing by to say hi and maybe request a tune or two!

No need to book - just turn up and enjoy the afternoon with us.

See you there for a fun-filled fun day!

It's time for the Ocean Road Mela 2024 celebration! πŸŽ‰ Sunday 18th August we'll be live all day at this cultural extravag...
06/08/2024

It's time for the Ocean Road Mela 2024 celebration! πŸŽ‰

Sunday 18th August we'll be live all day at this cultural extravaganza, broadcasting the vibrant atmosphere and performances.

Tune in to Radio Shields for live audio from the main stage featuring musicians, dancers and entertainers.

Plus catch even more live acts on the two stages generously supported by Showbiz. 🎀

With workshops, food, crafts, children's activities and more - it's an educational and entertaining experience for all ages.

Swing by and say hi to the Radio Shields crew! We can't wait to spread the joyful vibes of this special event.

See you at the Mela next Sunday! 🎊

Radio Shields are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Anthony Darling OBE KC of Darling’s Pharmacy.Paul pl...
05/08/2024

Radio Shields are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Anthony Darling OBE KC of Darling’s Pharmacy.

Paul played a vital part in our application to launch Radio Shields on DAB Digital Radio. We will be forever greatful with his kind contribution.

A vital member of our community and our town.

Our thoughts are with Paul’s family at this time.

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04/08/2024

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🎀 FULL match commentary from 12:30pm on Radio Shields with Thomas, Morgan and Martin.
South Shields v U21
πŸ“ South Shields FC at the 1st Cloud Arena
⏰ 1pm KO

πŸ’· Donate to us if you can, via bank transfer or Paypal πŸ‘‡
www.radioshields.co.uk/donate

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FREE Day’s Out πŸ₯³Our friends at CAST are hosting their annual Family Fun Days - and it's completely FREE to attend!Join t...
04/08/2024

FREE Day’s Out πŸ₯³

Our friends at CAST are hosting their annual Family Fun Days - and it's completely FREE to attend!

Join them for a day packed with exciting performances, fun activities, giant inflatables, and more.

Don't miss out on this fantastic, family-friendly event. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! 🎑

𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐀𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 πŸ“’Are you looking to reach new customers in the North East? Radio Shields has the pe...
03/08/2024

𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐀𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 πŸ“’
Are you looking to reach new customers in the North East? Radio Shields has the perfect advertising and sponsorship opportunities available at competitive prices. All packages are 10% off for 6 months!

We can help your business:
🎧 Advertise on our website to target our large digital audience
🎧 Run on-air commercials to reach listeners across the region
🎧 Sponsor relevant shows to align your brand with specific demographics

Radio Shields is a highly effective way to get your message in front of potential new clients. Find out more about our advertising packages and rates by contacting us today!

Let's put the power of radio to work for your business. πŸ“»

02/08/2024

🚨 Attention, listeners! Radio Shields has some very exciting news coming your way soon. 🚨

You won't want to miss this, so make sure to stay tuned to our station and follow our socials for all the details πŸ”Š

South Shields FC Calls for Community Support After a Break-InMore below πŸ‘‡
31/07/2024

South Shields FC Calls for Community Support After a Break-In

More below πŸ‘‡

Happy Hump Day, Radio Shields listeners! 🐫 We're here to help you power through the second half of the week with an epic...
30/07/2024

Happy Hump Day, Radio Shields listeners! 🐫 We're here to help you power through the second half of the week with an epic lineup of shows.

Check out what's coming up today on your favourite radio station:

1am – Ska & Reggae with Catflea
7am – Breakfast
10am – The Morning Show
1pm – The Afternoon Show with Martin Haskin
3pm – Funfare with Risaria Langley (LIVE)
4pm – The Big Ride Home with John Clayton
7pm – Wednesday Wellbeing Show with Angela Todd
8pm – Get Over The Hump with Kathleen and Sean Farrell

Tune in all day for the best music, talk, and entertainment to get you over that midweek hump! πŸ’ͺ

Grow Your Business with Radio Shields πŸ“’Are you looking to reach new customers in the North East? Radio Shields has the p...
27/07/2024

Grow Your Business with Radio Shields πŸ“’

Are you looking to reach new customers in the North East? Radio Shields has the perfect advertising and sponsorship opportunities available at competitive prices.

We can help your business:

🎧 Advertise on our website to target our large digital audience
🎧 Run on-air commercials to reach listeners across the region
🎧 Sponsor relevant shows to align your brand with specific demographics

Radio Shields is a highly effective way to get your message in front of potential new clients.

Find out more about our advertising packages and rates by contacting us today!

Let's put the power of radio to work for your business. πŸ“»

Big Ride Home with John Clayton - Weekdays from 4-7pm 🚘Are you stuck in traffic or need entertainment on your commute? T...
25/07/2024

Big Ride Home with John Clayton - Weekdays from 4-7pm 🚘

Are you stuck in traffic or need entertainment on your commute? Tune in to Radio Shields weekdays from 4-7pm for the Big Ride Home with John Clayton. 🎧

For 3 hours of the best mix of hit music to keep you company as you make your way home. Plus regular traffic updates to help you navigate through those rush hour jams. 🚦

John will also be chatting with local celebs, taking your calls, and hooking you up with great prize giveaways. 🎁

So turn us on and join the company for the Big Ride Home! We'll make your commute fly by with the best music and show. 🎡

Only on Radio Shields - we keep the North East rocking all the way home. 🎸

We're so excited for Opening Night!! 🀩Radio Shields is heading to The Exchange 1856 tomorrow to see Joseph and the Amazi...
23/07/2024

We're so excited for Opening Night!! 🀩

Radio Shields is heading to The Exchange 1856 tomorrow to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for the opening performance!

There are still a few tickets left, so don't delay! Book now for what's sure to be an incredible spectacle bursting with colour and entertainment. 🎟 This classical musical is not to be missed.

https://bit.ly/Joseph-BookNow



Astravaganza Entertainment

Our friend and collegue Paul Anderson is down Bents Park this afternoon to see Jason Donovan and local bands Two Metres ...
21/07/2024

Our friend and collegue Paul Anderson is down Bents Park this afternoon to see Jason Donovan and local bands Two Metres Apart The Gaslighters and local artist Sophie Gordon Music

Thanks for the πŸ“· Paul!

Are you there?

South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Events

20/07/2024

Meze Mondzo Street Band

20/07/2024
πŸ›£πŸš†πŸš Planning your journey today? 🚲🚘Find out the latest road and rail information directly from Radio Shields.We're bring...
19/07/2024

πŸ›£πŸš†πŸš Planning your journey today? 🚲🚘

Find out the latest road and rail information directly from Radio Shields.

We're bringing you continuous live travel updates throughout the day:

🚦Real-time traffic conditions on all major routes in our region
🚧Any delays or disruptions on local train, bus and underground services
πŸ›‘Weekend road closures or diversions for engineering works

Tune in now or check our social channels for all the latest travel info to help you bypass any jams or disruptions.

We've got you covered 24/7 with up-to-the-minute travel updates from our local sources. Visit www.radioshields.co.uk/traffic-travel/ or listen live at bit.ly/RadioShieldsLive

Safe travels! πŸš—πŸšŠπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ

πŸ”˜πŸ“»πŸŽ™οΈIt's National Emoji Day! πŸŽ€πŸŽ§πŸ“‘To celebrate, we want you to join in the emoji fun on our social channels. πŸ“± Post your f...
17/07/2024

πŸ”˜πŸ“»πŸŽ™οΈIt's National Emoji Day! πŸŽ€πŸŽ§πŸ“‘

To celebrate, we want you to join in the emoji fun on our social channels. πŸ“± Post your favourite song in emojis and we'll try and guess them! πŸ‘

We'll start - can you guess ours? πŸ‘+❀+🀘+🧻

Post your songs below and we'll play the best on air later! πŸŽΆπŸ˜„

It's going to be hard to stump us - get those emojis rolling! βœοΈβ“

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Kick off your summer holidays in style with Radio Shields at the Summer Market this Saturday! πŸŽ‰Radio Shields is at the S...
16/07/2024

Kick off your summer holidays in style with Radio Shields at the Summer Market this Saturday! πŸŽ‰

Radio Shields is at the Summer Market on 20th July from 10am-3pm. We've got a jam-packed schedule of FREE family fun for all:

🌈 Crafts and face painting
🎢 Live performances from Melanie Moore's Dance Academy, Hope Harris, Harlie Music and Chloe Stanton
πŸ₯ An amazing street band Meze Mundo with their 8 pieces
πŸŽ™ And don't forget us! Your friendly Radio Shields DJs will be broadcasting live.

Thanks to Citizens Assembly South Tyneside, Big Rivers, South Shields Market Traders, South Tyneside Council and Affinity Media for bringing this fantastic community event to the town.

We can't wait to see you all down at South Shields Market Square. It's set to be a wonderful day of entertainment - we hope to see you there!

πŸ‘πŸ‘ It’s going to be a SUPER busy weekend for the team at Radio Shields!! πŸŽ§πŸ˜…This Saturday, we will be at the 1st Cloud Ar...
12/07/2024

πŸ‘πŸ‘ It’s going to be a SUPER busy weekend for the team at Radio Shields!! πŸŽ§πŸ˜…

This Saturday, we will be at the 1st Cloud Arena providing LIVE match commentary for vs . Kick-off is at 12:30pm - don't forget to tune in!

The team is so excited to be supporting ! He'll be rocking out to some absolutely banging LIVE music acts in the afternoon. Come say hey if you're there! πŸŽ€πŸŽΈπŸŽ‰

We can't wait to bring you all the action - guaranteed to be super fun!

Make sure you tune in on DAB, Smart Speaker or Live here - bit.ly/RadioShieldsLive for updates throughout the day.

Got a song you just can't stop singing?! 🎢We've all been there - when a tune is just constantly playing on repeat in you...
10/07/2024

Got a song you just can't stop singing?! 🎢

We've all been there - when a tune is just constantly playing on repeat in your brain.

Well now you can request it and we'll play it on Radio Shields! Just hit the link below and let us know what song you want to hearπŸ“»

Requests are open now so if there's a jam you need to hear, send it our way at bit.ly/TellUsYourTune 🎡

We had a sneak preview of the new South Shields FC kit yesterday at the 1st Cloud Arena! ⚽️Our Sports Reporter Thomas Sa...
09/07/2024

We had a sneak preview of the new South Shields FC kit yesterday at the 1st Cloud Arena! ⚽️

Our Sports Reporter Thomas Satturley spoke to Owner Geoff Thompson and Operations Director Carl Mowatt about the new design launching this Wednesday!

Catch up with the full interview on our website or listen back on the app πŸ“²

What do you think of the kit? South Shields fans can be the first to purchase it starting at 1pm on Wednesday!

A big thank you to Geoff and Carl for inviting us along to their VIP kit preview. We can't wait to see the lads sporting the new threads this season ⚽️

Lots of great activities happening throughout July in South Tyneside.🌈 🐢 πŸ‘‡
07/07/2024

Lots of great activities happening throughout July in South Tyneside.

🌈 🐢 πŸ‘‡

It’s a busy week ahead as we celebrate and every event is FREE!

You can check out the Flag in the Map exhibition at The Word which explores the rainbow flag in all parts of the world.

There’s a screening of the Times of Harvey Milk which documents the life of the amazing Harvey Milk and his political rise as an LGBTQ+ activist.

On Saturday we take over Hebburn town centre as we celebrate Pride in Hebburn with a brilliant day of activities, performances, market stalls and an extended food market. You can also get all crafty at our zining and placard making workshops at Hebburn Central with ReportOUT.

And on Sunday, it all goes to the dogs…..with Pride Pooches sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro and Lumo. Yes, it’s time to celebrate our four-legged events with a fun packed afternoon including a mini-pride with Curious Arts, crafting, market stalls, food vendors and your chance to win a rosette or two with your pooch in the pride arena.

Check out all the details at https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/weekly-events-south-tyneside

Join us for – celebrating pride in our community

South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Events NORTH EAST. EVENTS. UK North East Kids Kate Osborne MP Emma Lewell-Buck MP Pride Radio Radio Shields Shields Gazette Newcastle Chronicle

Today in South Shields, South Tyneside saw the start of the 'This is South Tyneside Festival' a month long of free enter...
06/07/2024

Today in South Shields, South Tyneside saw the start of the 'This is South Tyneside Festival' a month long of free entertainment across the the area.

The annual parade started at South Shields Town Hall today (Saturday) and marched down to Bents Park. The parade was delivered with Out North East and Cultural Spring and is part of the Pride in South Tyneside celebrations.

Entertainment in Bents Park throughout the afternoon included characters, stilt walkers, a silent disco, an aerial performance, live music from King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys & lots more.

TOMORROW
SUNDAY 7 JULY 12pm-3pm Entertainment along Sandhaven Promenade. including: giant puppets, an aerial performance, a puppet show and an interactive retelling of Alice in Wonderland.

SUNDAY 7 JULY, 3-5PM. Proms in the Park returns to Bents Park with classical performances and popular songs from South Tyneside Orchestra and guest singers.

If you spot anyone, make sure you tag them!

πŸ“·Photo Credit: Paul Rodgers

04/07/2024

We're providing you with extensive coverage of the UK General Election.

Jonathan Charles is live from College Green, London and Sam Lupton has the latest from across the North East!

We're working alongside Radio News Hub and Durham Onair - Local Radio for County Durham

Celebrate   with Tyne and Wear Metro and Lumo as part of   with Out North East It all takes place at West Park Jarrow on...
04/07/2024

Celebrate with Tyne and Wear Metro and Lumo as part of with Out North East

It all takes place at West Park Jarrow on Sunday 14th July from 12pm to 4pm.

Find out more details here: https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/south-tyneside-west-park-jarrow-sunday-14th-july-12pm-to-7pm

Celebrate with Tyne and Wear Metro and Lumo as part of

It all takes place at West Park Jarrow on Sunday 14th July from 12pm to 4pm.

We'll have stalls, Curious Arts will be holding a mini-pride for the kids, there's crafting, food vendors and a chance to win a rosette or two for your pooch in the Best Fancy Dress Competition, Waggiest Tale, Handsomest Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Best Dressed Dog & Owner and the Dog the Judges would take home.

And the best thing about it? It's a FREE event for all the family.

Find out more details here: https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/south-tyneside-west-park-jarrow-sunday-14th-july-12pm-to-7pm

Pride Radio South Tyneside Events South Tyneside Council South Tyneside College NORTH EAST. EVENTS. UK Kate Osborne MP The Customs House Radio Shields Stephen Corpe Stuart Hatton Jr.

04/07/2024

Pride in South Tyneside kicks off this weekend with a month long of events across three borough!

Check out our friends at Out North East for more

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02/07/2024

Hi it’s Tuesday so tune in to my music show tonight from 8-10pm on Radio Shields. I will be playing the latest stunning release from Eve Simpson called β€œMore Of You β€œ.

TONIGHT FROM 7PM!On Wellness Wednesday on Radio Shields. Tonight we have some of the lads from men’s support group A Ste...
26/06/2024

TONIGHT FROM 7PM!

On Wellness Wednesday on Radio Shields. Tonight we have some of the lads from men’s support group A Step Forward - South Tyneside will be joining Angela.

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ON-AIR - John Clayton has The Big Ride Home. We're currently looking for a new partner to support THIS show!Join John ea...
26/06/2024

ON-AIR - John Clayton has The Big Ride Home. We're currently looking for a new partner to support THIS show!

Join John each week day between 4pm and 7pm as he gets you home with the best mix for Tyneside, including the latest local information!

If you want to partner with us "Big Ride Home with YOUR Business"
Call us on 0300 302 0470 or email [email protected]

HOW TO LISTEN πŸŽ‰
πŸ“» DAB across Tyneside
πŸ“± www.radioshields.co.uk/app
πŸ”ˆ β€œAlexa, Play Radio Shields”
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πŸ’» www.radioshields.co.uk
☎️Call or WhatsApp Us: 0300 302 0470

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Pride Media Centre, Unit T1, Stonehills
Gateshead
NE100HW

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 2pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Radio Shields NE is a local radio station based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, a not for profit company established in 2019 with the aim of engaging the community in the medium of radio through training and experience.

We provide experience and training in broadcast and media skills, promoting education, pathways to employment opportunities and inter-personal skills such as confidence, team building and motivational skills.

We work with people from the community including the unemployed, lone parents, disabled, faith groups, vulnerable adults, schools, local businesses and start up companies, charities and social interest groups.

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