I make a point of asking stations I visit about local talent. Generally they’re really positive. Some are really proud of their local musos (you should have heard them in Bulgaria). But that’s as far as it goes – most stations have a problem with embracing and using local material.
Category Archives: Localism
Local Heroics – part 1 0
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I like all kinds of radio. I really admire great networks like Radio 2, with their top production and great presenters. Their stuff is brimming with imagination (sometimes) and confidence (pretty much all the time). But I’m also a huge fan of localness, with its raw edges. I like arriving somewhere and getting [...]
Categories: Localism, Production, Programming