CSRfm - Canterbury's local Community & Student Radio Station: Recent Episodes
CSRfm - Canterbury's local Community & Student Radio Station
CSRfm is Canterbury's multi-award-winning local Community & Student Radio Station, broadcasting 24/7 online worldwide via http://csrfm.com, and on 97.4fm to the local Canterbury area.
Founded in 2007, CSRfm was born through the merger of UKCR (University of Kent Student Radio) and C4 Radio (then Canterbury Christ Church College Radio, now University).
The station is completely volunteer-run, and is governed by Canterbury Youth & Student Media Ltd, the holding company that was created to formalise the four-way partnership between the station's founding partners; Canterbury Christ Church University, Christ Church Students' Union, the University of Kent, and Kent Union.
Despite being predominantly student-led, the station holds a Community FM licence and welcomes members of the community to join and take part in the project.
On Friday 13th October, Giacomo spoke to Herman Li of DragonForce, prior to their headline show at Camden's Electric Ballroom.
They spoke about their current world tour, differences between crowds in different countries, keeping the writing/recording process fresh, superstition and more!
CCSU's Education and Wellbeing VP Jordan Howard, and Kent Union's Sports VP Fraser Inglis answer the questions of Freshers coming to University in Canterbury this September.
Giacomo of 'Sounds Like Teen Spirit' caught up with Dead! at Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes, towards the end of their headline UK tour.
Are you currently going through the clearing process to study at University in September? Freshers Friday on CSR caught up with Canterbury Christ Church University's Clearing Service to understand how it all works.
Jack Hadaway-Weller had a sit down with Japanese five-piece Crossfaith at this year's Slam Dunk Festival and this is what happened...
This contains some strong language.
I spoke to The Cruel Knives before their EP launch show, upstairs at The Garage in London, on 26th July 2017 about their formation, touring with The Pretty Reckless, crowdfunding, and more!
This contains some strong language.
Interview #EP #Radio #TheCruelKnives #Rock
Jack Hadaway-Weller, of 'The Ten O'Clock Mosh', spoke to Bad Sign at this year's 2000trees festival.
This interview does contain some strong language.
Jack Hadaway-Weller caught up with rising London outfit The One Hundred at this year's 2000trees.
Jack Hadaway-Weller, of the Ten O'Clock Mosh, had a backstage chat with Leeds five-piece Fizzy Blood at 2000trees 2017.
Jack Hadaway-Weller, of the Ten O'Clock Mosh, spoke to Weirds at this year's 2000trees. Check it out!
Giacomo spoke to The Xcerts, backstage at this year's 2000trees festival. They spoke about The Breakfast Club, a potential (?) collaboration with Architects, all about the new music they have to offer and more!
Contains some strong language
Giacomo spoke to Hamish, Jason and Colin of Scottish four-piece band Vukovi, whilst backstage at this year's 2000trees festival. They spoke about tour life, glitter, their debut album, the circus and more!
Contains some strong language.
Giacomo spoke backstage with Decade at this year's 2000trees festival. They spoke about Liam Gallagher, summer plans, the growth of British rock music and more!
Contains some strong language.
Photo: TLBrooker Imagery
Giacomo spoke to Ren, vocalist of Petrol Girls, at this year's 2000trees festival. They spoke about the band's formation, their view on whether politics/activism has a place in music and how they prepare from show to show...among other things!
Contains some strong language.
Political stances do not represent the views of CSRfm.
Photo by: Isha Shah
CSR's Jack Hadaway-Weller caught up with newly elected Labour MP for Canterbury, Rosie Duffield at Pride 2017
Gogglebox star, Sandi Bogle stopped by the CSR studio for a chat about her debut single, Casanova and talks in more detail about her latest venture - Check it out!
We've thrown together a podcast of our time at City Sound Project 2016, featuring clips from our live broadcast at the Secret Garden, interviews with acts such as Mystery Jets and BB Diamond as well as tracks by the artists interviewed.
CSR's Jack Allcock caught up with BB Diamond after her performance at #CSP16, and ahead of headlining at the CCCU Summer Ball. Give it a listen and find out more about an upcoming music sensation!
The social media sensation Discoboy (Lee Marshall) invaded one of the CSRfm radio studios yesterday, interrupting a live show to party with the city of Canterbury on 97.4 FM.
VARSITY 2016 IS COMING. Tune into CSRfm over the Varsity period for news, interviews, and live broadcasts from Canterbury's ultimate sporting competition.
Just a few of our highlights from the Canterbury Food & Drink Festival in September 2015 - we broadcast live from the Dane John Gardens all weekend - speaking to thousands of local people and hundreds of businesses who all contributed to our massive prize hamper!
George chats to Winter Olympic Gold Medallist Lizzy Yarnold at the @CCCUSport scholarship awards about her Skeleton career.
Sport on CSR chat to Canterbury City FC's new signing, Jamie Bosio. They discuss adapting to life in the UK, along with making an international debut for Gibraltar against world champions, Germany.
I had the absolute pleasure of conducting a phone interview with one of the founding members of punk rock legends, The Sex Pistols... I chatted to Glen Matlock about The Sex Pistols, his thoughts on the role of politics in music, what Iggy Pop said about his house and more!
Giacomo had an in-depth chat with the Scottish singer-songwriter who famously sang about wanting to be a punk rocker with flowers in her hair. They talked about Liverpool FC, her innovative way of getting herself known, life as an indie artist and much more...
George Dagless, host of CSRfm's Saturday Sports Show, interviews Ben Smith, Canterbury City FC Manager.
CSR News went down to the Canterbury Christmas Lights Switch On to talk to some of the revellers and vendors.
Giacomo had the pleasure of chatting to singer-songwriter, Frank Turner. They chatted about Iron Maiden, his ventures in the world of music, vinyl sales and more...
CSR News went to the UKC Careers Fair, as part of the Employability Festival hosted by UKC, to chat to some of the exhibitors about what they can offer graduates; and what they're looking for from candidates.
Elouise Mitchell joins Anna Louise on Drivetime to talk all about The Employability Rewards Scheme, tells us how University of Kent students can get involved and reveals amazing opportunities! @EmPoints @AnnaLouiseRadio @CSRfm
I had a phone interview with rising comic, James Acaster; a familiar face of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and endless panel shows, James will be playing Canterbury's Gulbenkian Theatre on 14th October 2015.
I had a phone interview with geordie comic, Chris Ramsey! A familiar face of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and BBC's Mock the Week to name just a couple, as well as the leading actor of BBC sitcom 'Hebburn'. Chris will be playing Canterbury's Gulbenkian Theatre on 4th October 2015.
Martin Bird interviews a few chaps from the Wise Words Festival about their latest campaign, #GotTheStories; a kickstarter fund to support the construction of a brand new yurt for the festival. Emrys Plant and Luke Paul Jackson perform their original piece, 'Got The Stories' for CSRfm.
Interview conducted by George Dagless with KentSnow's president, Martin Wood, for CSRfm's UniSport.
Martin Bird interviews Mark Thomas before his show at the Gulbenkian 'Cuckooed', a comedy of betrayal and the true story of how Britain biggest arms manufacturer (BAE Systems) came to spy on a comedian.
Interview conducted by Jack Hadaway-Weller from CSRfm's Loud at 11 show at Canterbury's HMV store, shortly before their gig there.
Interview conducted by Will Butler at London's Brixton Academy, shortly before the show.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the University is supporting a number of staff and student initiatives, including Pat's involvement in The Italian Job rally in October. Pat, based in Enrolment Management Services, and her husband Stephen will be competing as Kings on the Run in their 1971 classic rally Mini, which Stephen is painstakingly rebuilding from scratch.
CSR meets the driving force behind the project at the 50th Anniversary Opening Ceremony on October 1st
CSR's Gigs, Interviews and Press Accreditation Coordinator - Samar, interviews Nathan from the band Darlia
Rob, Den and Darcy bring you all the info you need regarding Freshers Week events, Clearing and we answer your questions. If you are a new student to Canterbury Christ Church University the Freshers Friday is here for you, tune in every Friday from 4pm on CSRfm www.csrfm.com
EXCLUSIVE: Midge Ure performs Ultravox classic "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes" live at Voewood 2014. Acoustic and soulful, the crowd fell silent to appreciate Ure's brilliance.
Recorded by Dave Cocozza
In advance of her festival debut at Voewood 2014, 16 year-old singer and songwriter Sacha Luffman speaks chats to Dave Cocozza about her journey, the future and her latest EP. Find out more on her Twitter @sachaluffman
Fresh from their Lounge on The Farm 2014 set, English-rockers The Subways chat to Dave Cocozza about the gig, Iron Man and writing songs down the pub!
Con catches up with kent-based Singer/Songwriter, Will Varley ahead of his biggest ever headline gig at the Bush Music hall in Shepherd's Bush.
The Saturday Sports Show talks to former Chelsea and Scotland midfielder and BBC sport pundit Pat Nevin about his thoughts on the World Cup in Brazil. Recorded 7th June 2014
Con talks on the phone to Jay AKA Beans on Toast ahead of his headline gig at Woodysfest.
CSR interviews City.Sound.Project headliner and BBC Sound of 2014 shortlist George Ezra.
Con flicks through the Biblical tabloids and gives us a brief summary of the stories featured in the papers on Good Friday.
Who says soul music lost it's way at the turn of the Millennium. Blam Jam will attempt to defy that myth tonight after 7pm with a bit of help from Bluey from Incognito.
John's managed to compile today's SkyBeats into a one minute teaser. Here's what it sounds like.
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury - Week Beginning 31st March
John from SkyBeats previews tonight's show in a minute.
Interview with Khov and tracks from Hoodlem, Roots Manuva and more!
Tun in from six for the best in brand new electronic chillout.
@csrfmSkyBeats
Matt Gray caught up with CoCo and the Butterfields after their gig at WorldFest 2014. Listen to what the band have planned over the next summer!
Joe failed to turn up to the beginning of his show today so Con decided to leave him a message on his voicemail.
We went out and asked the students of the University of Kent why they voted. Here's what they had to say.
Ex Chelsea and Reading midfielder Paul Canoville discusses his latest project recorded on the 1st March 2014
Interview conducted on 18th December 2013 with Ex Chelsea and Reading midfielder Paul Canoville on his career and on racism in football
Head to https://www.kentunion.co.uk/elections/ (Kent) or https://elections.ccsu.co.uk/ (ChristChurch) to voice your voice.
Meet the candidates for the Kent Union Leadership Elections. Here are the candidates for VP Welfare. Voting opens 6th March at 1PM
John got the opportunity to catch up with Nathan Penlington. They chatted 'Choose Your Own Documentary', the accompanying book and psychic spies.
http://www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/theatre/2014/March/2014-03-06-choose-your-own-documentary.html
Meet the candidates for the Kent Union Leadership Elections. Here are the candidates for VP Welfare. Voting opens 6th March at 1PM
Meet the candidates for the Kent Union Leadership Elections. Here are the candidates for VP Welfare. Voting opens 6th March at 1PM
Meet the candidates for the Kent Union Leadership Elections. Here are the candidates for VP Welfare. Voting opens 6th March at 1PM at www.kentunion.co.uk/elections or in The Venue Polling Station.
Meet the candidates for the Kent Union Leadership Elections. Here are the candidates for VP Education. Voting opens 6th March at 1PM at www.kentunion.co.uk/elections or in The Venue Polling Station.
Con reviews the Fez Comedy Club Night live at the Gulbenkian. The next event is on the 25th March.
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury - Week Beginning 3rd March 2014
Clare from CCCU tells us about the upcoming Christchurch Jobs Fayre, why you should attend and how you can prepare for it. Jobs Fayre is on Thursday 27th February in Christchurch's library centre and is open to UKC and CCCU students and graduates.
For more details head over to www.canterbury.ac.uk/JobFair
With Kent and Christchurch Union's leadership elections coming up, we sent our Head of News Rachel Cribbin and Inquire's Chris Heron to find out what being a Sabb is really like.
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury - Week Beginning 10th February
Jess Thom, co-creator of Touretteshero, came to the University of Kent to give a talk on her experiences and campaigning with a unique idea. CSR sent along Dave Cocozza to interview her and Jonjo Brady, Students with Disabilities Officer for Kent Union
csrevolution
eighty two hours of special revolution broadcast compressed into mere minutes.
Thank you to all sixty six members who took part!
We sent our head of news Rachel Cribbin to chat with a representative from the LGBT society.
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury - Week Beginning 27th January 2014
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury - Week Beginning 9th December 2013
The next series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury
Sat in a backstage toilet at Heaven, London, Giacomo interviews up-and-coming band, The Family Rain, accompanied by his researcher, Rebecca Vaughan.
The first of a new series of newsbeats based on local, national and international news; brought to you by CSR 97.4 FM in Canterbury.
Jon managed to catch up with Mark Watson at End of the Road Festival 2013 where they chatted about the state of comedy, shouting in the woods and their universal love for Radiohead.
(Half-way through the interview they got booted out of the comedy arena where they were sat. That's in there too!)
Lingering about at the comedy stage, Jon had a chat with Robin Ince about festivals, music and all things twee.
Jon managed to speak to Elizabeth Morris and Paul Rains from Allo Darlin at End of the Road festival 2013
Jon had a chat with comedian Chris Coltrane at End of the Road Festival who talks about sexuality, politics and protesting
CSRFM talk to Matt from The 1975 about supporting the Rolling Stones, rowdy crowds and Breaking Bad vs Game of Thrones.
The 3 Students team's report on the Canterbury World Naked Bike Ride, that passed through the city on Saturday 15th June 2013.
To give this a little context there has been somebody e-mailing the station under the moniker 'Detroit Dave' for quite some time, Con and I decided to get to bottom of just who it is.
The CCSU Summer Ball sing along to The Killers - Mr Bright side at the Silent Disco June 2013
Dan and Jenna from Wednesday afternoons talk to Frank Turner and invite him to be the second famous member to join the #csrbookclub
Frank Turner decided today that he will be the second famous member to join CSRfm's book club. #csrbookclub
I spoke with the Deputy Chair of UKC's LGBT Staff Network, Dr Joseph Brooks, to find out about their preparations for IDAHO.
I spoke to the Deputy Chair of UKC's LGBT Staff Network, Dr Joseph Brooks to find out about their preparations for IDAHO.
I spoke to the Chair and Deputy Chair of the LGBT Staff Network to find out how they were preparing for IDAHO.
Con interviewed The Hoosiers... and I gave the interview the Ryan Bartrop remix treatment!
This was the moment Christ Church women's cricket team sealed their victory with 8 balls to spare as broadcast by Hanni and Joel
This was the moment the Kent team got the final wicket to clinch the Varsity crown. Phenomenal cricket by both sides!
After beating Canterbury Christ Church Men's Cricket Team, Will Shillibier had a chat with the victorious Kent captain Freddie Hulbert
Will Shillibier interviewed the legendary BBC broadcaster Henry Blofeld, ahead of his show "Memories of Test Match Special" at the Gulbenkian on Sunday 12th May 2013
Interview with Chris Cox "The Mind Reader who cant read minds" ahead of his show Fatal Distraction at The Gulbenkian on Friday 17th May 2013
CSR's Dan Gibson met Miles Kane, where they discussed his early career and the NME tour. They also talk about his up and coming album and whether he will make more music with Alex Turner.
Here is the full line up for the CCSU Summer Ball 2013 -Heel - Tich - Huw Stephens - The Hoosiers - Pendulum - Wiley
Winner of Canterburys Got Talent we spoke to Ben Stroud who will be playing at the CCSU Summer Ball 2013
Playing at the 2013 CCSU Summer Ball will be The Hoosiers. Listen to the interview here
We shall be announcing the line up to the 2013 CCSU Summer Ball on Friday 26th April from 8pm #CCBall
Rally your mates to vote for our Spotify playlist at voteforourplaylist.com. It’s our chance to win that big campus night. #spon
Rally your mates to vote for our Spotify playlist at voteforourplaylist.com. It’s our chance to win that big campus night.
spon
Jose Cuervo Tequila and Spotify are looking for the best University playlist across all Universities in the UK. The playlist with the most votes will win the ultimate night out on campus on Thursday 16th May 2013. Vote for our Spotify playlist at voteforourplaylist.com. It’s our chance to win that big campus night #spon
CSR shall be announcing the CCSU Summer Ball 2013 Line up on Friday 26th April from 8pm
Ahead of the 2013 summer ball relive the line up reveal from last year. CSR exclusively revealed the line up and gave away tickets!
The FINAL DAY of voting is today and we gave the candidates running for President the chance to convince you to vote for them. Tonight CSR has live coverage of the elections results from 8pm (22nd March 2013)
KentVotes
With only a few days left to vote why not have a listen to what the candidates for VP sport have to say... #KentVotes
Everything that you need to know about what is coming up on CSR FM today! (Friday 22nd March 2013)
If you don't know how radio works I shall explain... Music, talking, the time/ date and station name. Don't expect any more or any less from me!
A new week and this time we talk to the Kent Union Candidates. We gave the Welfare candidates 20 seconds, have they done enough to win your vote? #KentVotes
We put together a short opener for the Kent Union elections opening at 1pm in the Plaza today. You can now vote online - www.kentunion.co.uk Thanks to Jessie Martin for the VO.
The final part of our Christ Church elections exclusives we hear from the candidates running for SU President
Day 3 of our audioboo exclusive talks with the CC election candidates. Step up the candidates for VP Student Activities, 20 seconds to impress... GO! Voting is now open and we will upload the final position tomorrow.
Here is the 2nd part of our audioboo exclusive chats with the CC Candidates. This time we gave 20 seconds to the Welfare and Education candidates.
As part of CSR's coverage of the Students Union elections 2013 we gave the candidates 20secs to say why you should vote for them. We are uploading a different position everyday, today the VP Sports candidates. Hear what they have to say and then cast your vote!
From Monday exclusive to the CSR audioboo channel you can hear 20 second clips from the candidates who are running in the union elections. Focusing on a different position everyday make sure you find out what they have to say!
Highlights from CSR's commentary of Men's football 2nd's match in Varsity 2013. Commentators - Mel Lewis & Dan Gibson. UKC 1 - 2 CCCU 2nd Goal was incorrectly named by commentators and was scored by Sam Eastgate not Bradley Dawson
Promo for CSR's coverage of Varsity 2013. Catch 10 days of coverage on 97.4FM across Canterbury
Throughout Dan's show, a common theme arose. Have you ever heard of Michael Jackson's song Butterfly. Well Elliot found the song and here it is!
Scruffy takes to the air with KTV, while CSR take control of the cameras. We find out how big of a task this whole event is from the side of KTV, while Jessie and Ryan find out that moving a camera isn't as easy as it seems!
Helly joins Jessie and Ryan for a game of adult Hide and Seek in the Attic. Ryan was hiding and Helly's job was to seek. Do you reckon she found him or is he still hiding?
James Waters and friends join Jessie and Ryan and they decide a song is in order. This one is for Ryan and takes an odd turn at the end.
James Waters and friends join Jessie and Ryan and they decide a song is in order. This one is for Jessie.
You can still donate to Catching Lives. Jessie and Ryan are on air for another 19 hours. Here is a montage of what a donation from you can achieve.
We find out first hand who your money can help and why this is such a worthy cause. This is a real eye opener.
Ben and Ruggy B join Jessie and Ryan for an explosion of visual content. They donned fake moustaches. The first person that lost their moustache had to donate, much to Ruggy B's dismay.
Do you want to donate money for Catching Lives? Not sure how to do it? Well look no further, here is a quick run down on how to donate.
Elliot Crush goes in search of some Take Me Out contestants to have a little chat with. It then turns creepy. Listen to find out why. "Heeyyyyyy Jesssiiiieeeee"
James Waters joins Jessie and Ryan and takes to the plaza where he performs his world famous song "UniBus" What's your opinion? @csrfm
Joe and Con join Jessie and Ryan bringing 79p's worth of a Stevie Wonder instrumental for a session of karaoke, little did Joe and Con know, Jessie and Ryan had never heard of the song.
Dan joins Jessie and Ryan bringing with him your voicemails. We had fictional characters and even someone from the future. It got a bit too much for Jessie. You can still send voicemails of support or pretend to be someone else. The number is 03300 614515
20 hours in, Jessie plays a brain game with Shona and does surprisingly well. 19 hours awake.
Shona Eyre and Jessie get a tired Ryan to shout at people on the UKC plaza. 20 hours without sleep.
This time it's Ryan's turn to find out all about himself in this round of the CSRfm Game of Your Life
Helly tells Jessie all about herself based on a questionnaire Jessie filled out earlier.
Milli Takes on Sean in their regular feature named brilliantly after themselves. Ryan took the side of "Team Milli" Whereas Jessie took the side of "Team Sean" In this Valentines Special it was Beyonce Vs The Darkness, who would you have chosen?
Jessie, Ryan, George, Alec and Alex talk about why they are staying awake for 48 and why they have chosen Catching Lives as their charity of choice!
Jessie and Ryan take to the airwaves for 48 hours. What a huge amount of time but for an incredible cause!
CSR's Lounge on the Farm broadcast is coming...! #2012 #csrfm #jingle #lotf #lounge #promo
James Waters gives Daniel Gibson a challenge live during Keynestock. Remember to listen live all the way up until 11pm tonight at www.csrfm.com
Win a poster signed by all of the acts performing at Keynestock 2012, we also celebrate opening the gates.
Dan Gibson takes to the stage to talk to one of Keynestock's judges whilst James Waters has other ideas