Rewind Radio is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting in Cornwall, established in 2021. The station is available in Cornwall through DAB and online.
Founded by Richard Woods, Shaun Ford and Jamie Reed,[1] online test transmissions for Rewind Radio began during England's 2021 COVID-19 lockdown, with the station launching on 7 October 2021. The station's presenting team included local presenters Victoria Leigh, Matt Rogers and Gavin Marshall.[2] From April 2024, Rewind Radio became the only local commercial radio station to serve the county following Bauer Media Audio UK's decision to merge Pirate FM with its national Greatest Hits Radio network.[3]
In November 2023, Jamie Reed announced his departure from Rewind Radio for health reasons.[1] Also, in November 2023, the station appointed Paul Fenton as its national sales director, and he took up the post on 1 December.[4]
In March 2024, Rewind Radio's managing director, Richard Woods, and commercial director Martin Saulsbury met local MPs George Eustace and Derek Thomas at Westminster as part of their campaign to make FM radio available throughout Cornwall, with both MPs giving their support to a county-wide FM frequency for local output.[5][6]
On 2 April 2024, the station launched a new weekday breakfast show presented by Josh Cornow and Laura Mac.[7][8] On 3 June, the station announced that it had hired former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley as programme controller and weekday midmorning presenter.[9] The station also appointed Mark Peters, the former managing director of Pirate FM, as AI Integration Specialist.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Rewind Radio co-founder Jamie Reed departs after health issues". Radio Today. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rewind Radio ready to launch a new service for Cornwall". Radio Today. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Cornwall digital radio station campaigns for new FM licence". Falmouth Packet. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rewind Radio appoints a national sales director to help growth in 2024". Radio Today. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rewind Radio meets MPs to discuss Cornwall-wide FM coverage". Radio Today. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Eyriey, Nick (25 March 2024). "Rewind campaigns for FM licence". Business Cornwall. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rewind Radio launches new breakfast show in Cornwall". Radio Today. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Brand-new Breakfast Show on Cornwall's Rewind Radio". St Ives Times & Echo. No. 5822. 29 March 2024. p. 2.
- ^ Collins, Steve (3 June 2024). "Former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley joins Rewind Radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Collins, Steve (3 June 2024). "Rewind Radio hires former Pirate FM Managing Director Mark Peters". Radio Today. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
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