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.
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.
Granada Television became famous for its ground-breaking creativity and ambitious ideas. To kick off the series is Episode 1 which focuses on the studios on Quay Street and three specific characters…
EP2: Let’s Go On a Tour
Granada Studios is a slightly mythical place. The big red letters on the studio roof beaming across Manchester City Centre invites curiosity.
Inspired by the Granada Studios Tour, episode 2 takes the listener around the building to find out more about where the magic takes place.
EP3: From Quay Street to the World
The final episode of Tales from Granadaland dives into some of the studio’s game-changing programmes and maverick ideas. The listener will also peek BTS of the nation’s favourite soap and learn about Granada’s influence on music across the world.
Awakened Roots is a show based around identity. Identity mainly in relation to the Longsight community, the Manchester Literature festival and MCR creative spaces.
“Go With The Flow?” is a variety show featuring comedic plays, discussions, stories, music, quiz shows, and games provided by Manchester’s young talent.
The show explores themes of being free-spirited and following crowds. Should people follow current trends or find their own path?
“Drive your dream” is a live show that combines music, humour and stories from young dreamers.
Jamie and Demetrius are the hosts of this episode. The two interview artists and entrepreneurs, exploring what motivates them to keep chasing heir dreams.
The show also features two interesting podcasts on how build a life and a career in something you’re passionate about, music created during the course and live music performances on the day.
‘Reset, Rebuild’ was created in honour of international read-a-book day, alzheimer’s month, and the new studio space for Reform Radio.
The show is a collection of individual projects that help focus on the topic of a new beginning. This show contains original content produced by Manchester creatives. Expect podcasts, kazoo-based games, book reviews, to live music from the duet of Emma and Jake, A.K.A – M-Z Squared.
June was packed full of events raising awareness on important issues, including Mens Health Week and National Safety Month. Influenced by these events, the participants have created a show surrounding topics of wellbeing, safety and community.
Expect original music, thought provoking podcasts and some interesting interviews from the team.
The momentum of Mental Health Awareness week has continued and inspired the young people in the most recent digital traineeship. Resulting in the creation of Mind Hive, a show focusing on wellbeing.
Mind Hive showcases interesting debates, thought provoking podcasts, original music and poetry.
This project brings together young parents from Gorton in a show that covers issues including homelessness and wellbeing. Expect hard hitting discussions, original music and podcasts.
The participants for this Radio show have been working very hard over the past couple of weeks to create the best show that they possibly can for the enjoyment of all listening.
Expect comedy, discussion, a variety of music and much more.
This is a show based around prejudice and hate crime.
Creative takes on negative and positive experiences in the Greater Manchester community. The participants also explored how healing and wellbeing can bring us together.
The Undersound Collective was curated and produced by a diverse group of individuals aiming to spread the message of self love.
“We think that the root of all that is good comes from knowing who you are and being damn proud of it! After you have love for yourself, you are then free to love others and take care of those around you.”
Featuring a vast range of content including a debate about social media, a documentary about homelessness, live music and poetry and much more. All these topics relate to how we look after ourselves and in turn, our community.
PH7 was curated and produced by a group of 10 women over 5 weeks.
The show explores issues such as; mental health, gender identity and tampons! PH7 is jam packed with music, spoken word and discussion and special guest poet, Keisha Thompson.