Gaydio
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Gaydio is a radio station for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community broadcast from Manchester
, UK. It is broadcast on 88.4FM in Greater Manchester and online through their website and the UK Radioplayer.
Following a test transmission at midnight on 14 August 2006 under an Ofcom
Restricted Service Licence
(RSL), the station officially launched on Tuesday 15 August 2006 at 0700hrs (GMT+1) with the "Abby and Ste breakfast show". It made several other successful RSL's before gaining a permanent licence from OFCOM.
Gaydio was relaunched full time on 18 June 2010 at 1800hrs (GMT+1), becoming the UK's first full time LGBT FM radio service.
festival, providing coverage of the Pride parade, the main stage acts and several events around the festival sites. It also had a show that broadcast from AXM bar on Canal Street
, who were the main sponsors of the radio station.
The first broadcasts were produced in Princess House, in Manchester's gay village
, from the offices of the The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
. This building also houses several other venues aimed at the gay community. The was station broadcast then on 87.7FM across central Manchester and online via the Internet.
Gaydio re-appeared for a second broadcast on World AIDS Day
2006 in a joint broadcast with BBC Radio Manchester
, taking over their DAB
frequency for most of the afternoon and evening.
A second RSL - this time for 28 days - commenced on 5 February 2007 and ended 4 March 2007.
Gaydio returned for a third RSL on 6 August 2007 (also for four weeks) with Chris & Emma at breakfast and Brian Day back again in the afternoons for an extended show. This period offered a number of new shows, including the Terry Longdon and Rowetta
drivetime show. Numerous outside broadcasts included the live broadcast of the Mr Gay UK competition from Blackpool. Some old favourites returned including The A.M.P. (Alternative Music Programme) and The Matinee with James Dean and Madame Aries (Showtunes).
Gaydio's final temporary broadcast and thisd RSL began on 4 August 2008 (another 28-day licence), and featured the return of several shows, including Chris and Emma at breakfast, Kris Herbert late mornings, and Brian Day in the afternoon. The Terry and Ro show continued, and at the weekend programmes included the Lazy Breakfast with Antony & Laura, Billy Grant and Alice late morning/early afternoon, Pride Live with Toby Whitehouse, Murry Murat and Matt Goddard, and the Matinee with James Dean and Madame Aries.
The group completed an OfCom application for a full term licence which was granted on 7 November 2008 when OfCom announced that Gaydio had been awarded a 5 year full time community service FM licence. This made Gaydio the UK's first licenced, full time LGBT station. It was allocated the 88.4FM frequency for Greater Manchester (and simulcast online).
The station launched full time on Friday 18 June 2010 at a few minutes after 6pm, with the first song being 'I Gotta Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas. The Gaydio studios are located at Portland Tower
in Manchester city centre, which is also the site of the transmaitter.
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, UK. It is broadcast on 88.4FM in Greater Manchester and online through their website and the UK Radioplayer.
Following a test transmission at midnight on 14 August 2006 under an Ofcom
Ofcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
Restricted Service Licence
Restricted Service Licence
A UK Restricted Service Licence , is typically granted to radio stations and television stations broadcasting within the UK to serve a local community or a special event...
(RSL), the station officially launched on Tuesday 15 August 2006 at 0700hrs (GMT+1) with the "Abby and Ste breakfast show". It made several other successful RSL's before gaining a permanent licence from OFCOM.
Gaydio was relaunched full time on 18 June 2010 at 1800hrs (GMT+1), becoming the UK's first full time LGBT FM radio service.
History
The station was conceived by Ian Wallace and Toby Whitehouse and was designed initially to accompany the 2006 Manchester PrideManchester Pride
Manchester Pride is the current name of the annual Gay Pride festival held in the city of Manchester in the North West of England in the United Kingdom....
festival, providing coverage of the Pride parade, the main stage acts and several events around the festival sites. It also had a show that broadcast from AXM bar on Canal Street
Canal Street
Canal Street may refer to:* Canal Street , England, UK* Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA* Canal Street , New York City, New York, USA...
, who were the main sponsors of the radio station.
The first broadcasts were produced in Princess House, in Manchester's gay village
Canal Street
Canal Street may refer to:* Canal Street , England, UK* Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA* Canal Street , New York City, New York, USA...
, from the offices of the The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation is a charity based in Manchester. It was formed with the merger of Healthy Gay Manchester and Manchester Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Services in April 2000....
. This building also houses several other venues aimed at the gay community. The was station broadcast then on 87.7FM across central Manchester and online via the Internet.
Gaydio re-appeared for a second broadcast on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an...
2006 in a joint broadcast with BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester is a BBC Local Radio station broadcasting to Greater Manchester in North West England. It broadcasts 24 hours a day from studios at MediaCityUK in Salford Quays via a transmitter at Holme Moss, with a small repeater at Saddleworth covering Tameside and Saddleworth...
, taking over their DAB
Digital audio broadcasting
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital radio technology for broadcasting radio stations, used in several countries, particularly in Europe. As of 2006, approximately 1,000 stations worldwide broadcast in the DAB format....
frequency for most of the afternoon and evening.
A second RSL - this time for 28 days - commenced on 5 February 2007 and ended 4 March 2007.
Gaydio returned for a third RSL on 6 August 2007 (also for four weeks) with Chris & Emma at breakfast and Brian Day back again in the afternoons for an extended show. This period offered a number of new shows, including the Terry Longdon and Rowetta
Rowetta
Rowetta Idah , also known as Rowetta or Rowetta Satchell, is an English singer. She was originally a backing vocalist for the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1991-2000...
drivetime show. Numerous outside broadcasts included the live broadcast of the Mr Gay UK competition from Blackpool. Some old favourites returned including The A.M.P. (Alternative Music Programme) and The Matinee with James Dean and Madame Aries (Showtunes).
Gaydio's final temporary broadcast and thisd RSL began on 4 August 2008 (another 28-day licence), and featured the return of several shows, including Chris and Emma at breakfast, Kris Herbert late mornings, and Brian Day in the afternoon. The Terry and Ro show continued, and at the weekend programmes included the Lazy Breakfast with Antony & Laura, Billy Grant and Alice late morning/early afternoon, Pride Live with Toby Whitehouse, Murry Murat and Matt Goddard, and the Matinee with James Dean and Madame Aries.
The group completed an OfCom application for a full term licence which was granted on 7 November 2008 when OfCom announced that Gaydio had been awarded a 5 year full time community service FM licence. This made Gaydio the UK's first licenced, full time LGBT station. It was allocated the 88.4FM frequency for Greater Manchester (and simulcast online).
The station launched full time on Friday 18 June 2010 at a few minutes after 6pm, with the first song being 'I Gotta Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas. The Gaydio studios are located at Portland Tower
Portland Tower
Portland Tower, previously St. Andrew's House, is a brutalist high-rise building in Manchester, England. The tower is located on Portland Street from which it is named...
in Manchester city centre, which is also the site of the transmaitter.
Current Presenters
Presenters at Gaydio include:- Chris Holliday (weekday breakfast 7-10 am)
- Kriss Herbert (weekday mornings 10am-1pm, Saturdays 6-8pm)
- Nicksy (weekday afternoons 3-6pm, Sundays 10pm-midnight)
- Carl Spencer (The Sessions Mon-Thurs 6-7pm, Wednesday afternoon 1-3pm)
- Ace Love (The Sessions Thurs 7-9pm)
- Meera Pattni (The AMP - Mondays 9-11pm)
- Billy Grant (Mon-Thurs 11pm-1am)
- Lydia Rullow & Laura Newington (The Groove - Tuesdays 9-11pm)
- John Ryan (The Loop - Thursdays 9-11pm)
- Annie Emery (Monday afternoons 1-3pm)
- Marc Hutchinson (Thursday afternoons 1-3pm)
- Toby Whitehouse (Tuesday/Friday afternoons 1-3pm)
- Saban Akincay (Friday 6-8pm)
- Nik Denton (Fri & Sat 8-10pm)
- Graham Park (Fridays 10-midnight)
- Dan Wood (Saturdays midnight-2am)
- Garry Fuller (Saturdays 7-9am)
- Andrew Edwards (Saturdays 9-11am)
- Antony Murphy & Laura Duff (Sat & Sun 11am-1pm)
- Darren Milby (Saturday 1-4pm)
- RowettaRowettaRowetta Idah , also known as Rowetta or Rowetta Satchell, is an English singer. She was originally a backing vocalist for the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1991-2000...
(Saturdays 4-6pm) - Fierce Angel (Saturdays 10-midnight)
- Emma Peate & Mark Eastwood (The Biz - Sundays 9-11am)
- Jeff Graham (Sundays 1-4pm)
- Simon Peel (Sundays 7-9am)
- Martin Turner (The Sessions - Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7pm-8pm)
- Andy Peacock (Sundays 4-6pm)
- David Dunn (Sundays 6-8pm)
- Gunny (Sundays 8-10pm)
- Kieron RichardsonKieron RichardsonKieron Mark Richardson is an English actor best known for playing the role of Ste Hay in Hollyoaks.-Career:...
- Bronagh WaughBronagh WaughBronagh Waugh is a Northern Irish actress currently playing the character of Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as well as appearing on T4 On The Beach as herself....