The crew from last week’s Positive Frequencies have done it again, providing us with a show dedicated to mental health. For #WorldMentalHealthDay, the members from the well-being focused project guided us on a journey of exploring the human condition through the character of X.
This project is supported by Manchester Adult Education Services. Listen to the full show below.
Free Range Youth (F.R.Y.) is a collective of aspiring creatives who have produced a radio show through Reform Radio’s Music Course that took place in our studios in September.
During the course, the group had an opportunity to take part in the creative writing, radio and music production workshops ran by Reform’s very own facilitators.
The participants used the skills learnt to create a live show showcasing their original music, spoken word and interviews with one another.
The F.R.Y. show explores the participants’ musical influences and passions, their motivation to pursue studying and producing music even after lockdown, as well as an active listening of original electronic pieces created by the attendees.
Listen to the show below.
Positive Frequencies is a week of personal development, creative writing and self-expression. The purpose is to develop positive self-expression and a toolbox of wellbeing skills to help take and sustain their positive next steps.
The participants of this project have created an hour long show called #BeeWell. #BeeWell Day is a collaboration between the University of Manchester and GMCA, to celebrate young people’s wellbeing and champions their voices as we come out of the pandemic. This radio show will be included in the #BeeWell programming which is in collaboration with 42nd Street.
The Positive Frequencies’ participants explore personal thoughts, poems and songs from the attendees. They were able to express themselves on different topics like self-love, self-reflection or mental health and offer a true piece of honesty.
Listen via the player below.
In one week, nine creative minds came together to produce a one hour radio show compiled of numerous short podcasts. Covering a multitude of topics, including Chicago Warehouse to the Jungle, muddy festival fields and even the football pitch.
The young people also honed in on their experiences of being on universal credit, shining a light on the spirit of the creative community who are fighting to prevail during this extremely difficult time.
This show was part of the one week podcasting course funded by Manchester Adult Education Service. Listen to the full show below.
We have another brilliant show coming straight out of our most recent podcasting course funded by MAES. Audio Antidote is an exciting new show featuring debut mini-podcasts from four podcasters fresh to the scene.
The show’s segments explore topics close to the creators’ hearts, venturing into Liquid D&B, hitchhiking, soundscapes and more. Audio Antidote takes listeners into our world for a brief moment and provides an oasis of tranquillity amid the chaos of everyday life.
Audio Antidote is also packed full of inspiration for budding podcasters. You can gain an insight into the podcasting world with tips from the APA’s 2021 winner of Best New Podcast Producer Olivia Swift, and the host of the insightful podcast series“Tea Talks”.
Listen to the full show below.
TW: Abuse
Charting Visions brings the future of music to Manchester and beyond…
For the past two weeks, we have been working collaboratively with a group of young people through in-person and online workshops delivered as part of our Music Course. The end result, seven super fresh tracks from a creatively diverse group of individuals.
In response to Mental Health Awareness Week, the young people created a radio show presenting their new music alongside segments covering self-care, writer’s block and musician support resources.This project was funded by Manchester Adult Education Service.
A group of unique individuals from our most recent Music Course have come together to combine their culture, expression and passion. Oh and how can we forget about their love for dogs; more specifically our esteemed mascot Baxter Beans…
This radio-show will help you visualise the participants’ individualism, yet highlighting the colourful tastes they share in all things music. Despite being distant and collaborating online due to COVID-19 regulations, the team managed to work together and produce a professional audio project.
Special thanks to Manchester Adult Education Service for funding this project.
Intro to Podcasting is a 1 week course that gives young people the opportunity to learn media skills while creating a radio show.
Here are a list of shows created through the project.
‘Still Thinking’, a podcast collective started by a group of young creatives, that you can listen back to by clicking the show image below.
By order of Reform Radio Ambassador, Annie Mac, the team joined together to master new skills within the art of podcasting. Big thank you to Manchester Adult Education for funding this project. Special thanks to Louise Mason, Tom Northey, and Dan, the Reform Radio wellbeing manager for joining the sessions.
From remote regions of Manchester, the team of ‘Still Thinking’ have collaboratively produced a radio show that has allowed us to explore topics of contextual and personal significance including Skincare, Creative Scenes, Diaspora & more.
Thanks to MAES, we were able to host two free online Facilitation Training sessions in November 2020. The workshops were an opportunity for freelancers looking to deliver their own workshops or those that were looking to become Youth Workers/Leaders in the Future.
The workshop explored topics such as radio in employment, how to work with partners, project planning, facilitation, funding and evaluation.
BuddyLine is a series of intergenerational telephone conversations between people from the Sonder Radio Community of over 60s and the Reform Radio Community of under 28s. Taking advantage of the technology available to us, the conversations were recorded from each of their homes during isolation.
Through these honest conversations, our listeners enter into an intimate and genuine meeting between two people who would not otherwise interact in everyday society.
We will match people with stories that will enlighten both the listeners and each other, and demonstrate that isolation does not have to be isolating, and can create long-lasting friendships.
This is a partnership between Reform Radio and Sonder Radio, funded by Audio Content Fund and continued support from the Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES).
Buddyline was set up in order to help combat loneliness during these tough periods of self-isolation. Our aim is to improve wellbeing through the power of communication by pairing two complete strangers and starting a regular phone conversation. Let have a look into some of these conversations!
Over the next hour, you’ll hear our first pair, Rachel and Stevie talk about many topics- from Gender Identity to Eurovision!
In this episode, Kitty and Graham discuss family history during the Second World War and the power of social media.
Our next pair of callers, Olivia and Sara, explore all sorts of topics – from their experiences as women growing up in different periods, to guessing what the other might look like!
In this episode, Tony and Michael dig into reggae music, their life ambitions, and the value in talking to new people.
The show covers music, famous DJs, a not so secret love for Harry Potter, thinking out loud about disability, Formula One and a journey through the Bass Time Continuum.
‘Still Thinking’, a podcast collective that is still thinking about thinking…still.
A group of young people came together to collectively dive into the world of podcasting, learning new skills and joining forces to create radio show. The lockdown hasn’t stopped them from sharing some ideas and stories through Reform’s very own airwaves.
This project was sponsored by MAES and Reform Radio.
Sound spark is a project created to ignite your curiosity by showcasing the identity of content and people.
Sound Spark explores multiple topics. Common misconceptions of Gaming, discussions around Cultural Diversity, Research, True Crime Stories and a discussion about the Art of Tea. One thing that all of these topics had in common was the passionate young people who wrote, recorded and edited them.
Rhythmshawe Festival reimagines the conventionally quiet space of the library, inviting Wythenshawe Forum Library visitors to try out songwriting, beat-making and DJing.
A group of young people from Manchester planned and delivered this project for Manchester International Festival’s Festival In My Neighbourhood series and Manchester Libraries’ Creative Spaces programme.
If you missed this wholesome festival don’t fret! We have a 2 hour radio show that will transport you right in the middle of this joyful micro-festival. Live music performances, dancing, radio broadcasts, and a special Stories in Sound section where everyone plays their favourite tune and shares the meaning behind their chosen song.
This festival was delivered with Creative City, and in partnership with Manchester Adult Education Service.
Listen to the full show below.
As a result of a two-week collaboration project, Reform Radio presents a valentines day special. But not as you may expect.
Good Vibes Friday is a fruitful hour of musical madness. Including messages of self love and care, the secrets of valentines, the madness of online dating, and the trials and triumphs of sisterhood.
Get ready to have your awareness expanded with Access Consultants. With a team of amazing and diverse young creators, you’re in for a solid hour of informative and entertaining content.
Dive into the perspectives of the younger generation with Gen Now. A group of young people from Manchester talk on the evolution of lifestyle, culture, music, politics, fashion & trends in this one hour radio show.
They have invited some exciting guests to join the conversation, including Emmanuel Jal and Manchester based artists Sandi Glowe, Kashi 47, Baby Flxcko & Anamelia. The group also stepped out of their generation and connected with Sara and Colin from our sister station, Sonder Radio. The two stations, Reform and Sonder, came together to understand and learn from one another.
This project was funded by Manchester Adult Education Service and European Social Fund.
Taste of Tomorrow explores the future of learning, creative spaces and artistic direction. The show investigates these themes through spoken word, music, discussions, podcasts and short stories.
To celebrate the Halloween Season, the latest participants of Reform’s radio course have created Spooky Sessions.
Get Preparing your toffee apples and pumpkin pies for a Reform Radio Exclusive. #Don’t Look Back
In this show, a group of young people explore the themes of refugee week through poetry song and debate.