Volunteer

Start your own radio show on Harrogate Community Radio

If you care about music and your community, we want to hear from you. Anyone aged 18 or over with a genuine connection to Harrogate and district can apply to make a programme. There is no charge.

Harrogate Community Radio is an online station made by the town and the people in it. You can listen on phones, computers, smart speakers and internet radios. If it connects to the internet, it can play us.

We are always looking for new voices, new shows and new ideas. The one condition is that you have a genuine link to Harrogate - or that you are part of the Harrogate diaspora. We ask this because it gives our listeners something they cannot get anywhere else: a station that is specifically about here.

Who we are

Harrogate Community Radio is built on a simple belief. A town can bring people together through music, conversation and shared culture.

Our shows highlight local music, gigs, events and stories. They are made by people who care about Harrogate and the scenes within it. Presenters lead the station, not algorithms or playlists. We broadcast online and keep things open, friendly and community-led.

Who we are looking for

We need broadcasters to help fill and grow the schedule. If you are:

• Obsessed with a genre, scene or era of music
• Keen to discover and share sounds you love
• Interested in interviews, discussion or spoken word
• Keen to be part of something local and independent

Then I would love to hear from you. Music shows and talk shows are both welcome.

Show format and commitment

To keep the schedule workable, shows need to be one of the following lengths:

• 30 minutes
• 1 hour
• 2 hours

Shows can run weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

You do not need professional radio experience. You do need a clear idea and the determination to follow it through. If your idea is right for the station, we will help you understand the recording process and get your show on air.

How the station works

Harrogate Community Radio is run by volunteers. Presenters, organisers and the management team all give their time because they believe in community radio. The station exists for the town, not for profit.

Next steps

The first step is simple. Bring your idea.

If you have a strong connection to music, want to tell local stories, or feel you have something worth sharing - and you have a link to Harrogate or the Harrogate diaspora - please complete the form below and tell me about your show.

Or email us at info@harrogatecommunityradio.online.