Norwich teen Nora Whitehead learnt all about life on air thanks to Future Radio based in the city. Here, Nora explains what the day meant to her
Norwich’s community radio station has given 13-year-old Nora Whitehead a day to remember, after she experienced a real live radio show going out on air. Nora, a promising young radio presenter from Norwich, was treated to a Radio Show Experience for her birthday, by her Dad, Jon Whitehead. Nora picked her own songs, wrote her own script and recorded her show in Future Radio’s studios on Woodcock Road.
Her show was then broadcast in Norwich, Cambridge and Kings Lynn and added to Future Radio’s website for all to hear. Nora enjoyed the experience so much, that Future Radio invited her back to the station for an afternoon of hands-on live radio presenting with Drive Presenter, Richard Maun. Nora helped line up tracks, controlled the desk, and even went live! The experience gave her a front-row seat to what goes into producing and presenting a radio show.
Norwich’s Community Radio station has launched its new Radio Show Experiences as it identified that many people don’t have the opportunity to get involved in the creative and media industries in the local area. The station is always keen to support and inspire the next generation of broadcasters, and older people who have listened to radio all their lives and have wondered what it would be like to present a show.
Speaking about the experience, Nora said: “It was amazing to be part of a real radio show and see how it all works behind the scenes. I loved getting to talk on air and choosing the music – it made me want to do this even more when I’m older! If you’re into music or radio, I’d definitely recommend getting in touch with Future Radio. It’s been such a fun start to my journey!”
Christopher Remer, Business Development Manager at Future Radio, said: “We were absolutely delighted to have Nora join us for the afternoon. She brought great energy and passion to the studio. As Norwich’s community radio station, we’re always open to people’s voices being heard on air, and it’s exciting to support young talent like Nora.”
Future Radio’s Radio Show Experiences give people the chance to get behind the mic, learn the ropes of broadcasting, and discover the buzz of being on air – all in a fun and supportive environment.
More information about Future Radio’s Radio Show Experiences can be found at: futureradio.co.uk/radio-show-experience/
Featured image of Nora Whitehead and Richard Maun – supplied by Future Radio
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