Elected Mayor Apologises to One Love Breakfast
Bristol's Elected Mayor George Ferguson made an apology via twitter this morning thanks to our very own One Love Breakfast Show after being involved in a controversial exchange on the social media site...
View ArticleBCfm in the news again!
A nice insight into Bristol's first community radio Station from Bristol 247http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/people/interviews/the-dri...
View ArticleWater Fight in Bristol
Hundreds of people have taken part in a giant water fight in the centre of Bristol.The event, organised by the Bristol Smile Instigation Collective, saw thrill-seekers armed with squirt pistols, water...
View ArticleIT'S A YEAR SINCE RIO DE JANEIRO
One Year ago Community Radio Broadcasters from the award winning BCfm Radio arrived in Brazil to broadcast hours of live programming to Bristol, capturing the atmosphere and the excitement of the Fifa...
View ArticleTim Lloyd Yeates
It is with great sadness that BCfm report the passing of our friend and BCfm family member Tim Lloyd Yeates. Tim was an integral part of our Silversound programme on BCfm and also appeared regularly...
View ArticlePaul Stephenson Honoured Again
Two men who had a significant impact on the profile of black people in Bristol, the UK and beyond were honoured in a special ceremony to mark Black History Month.Paul Stephenson, who led a boycott in...
View ArticleBCfm Radio supports Afrika Eye & RYMA Awards
Bristol's first community radio station serving all communities of Bristol are proud to be supporting the 10th Afrika Eye Film Festival & the Regional Youth Music Awards.
View ArticleSt Peters Hospice's support of Black History Month Massive Success
Bcfm's unprecedented & extensive coverage of this years Black Hisoty Month 2015 has been hailed as a massive success thanks to support & sponsorship from St Peters Hospice.Thanks to financial...
View ArticleBrazil To Bristol - Pledge Now!
Things are moving really quickly with our Brazil To Bristol fundraising campaign. Not only do we have an amzing gig on 31st March at the lantern (Colston Hall) but we've also launched a crowdfunding...
View ArticleBCfm Radiothon a MASSIVE Success
The BCfm 10 hour radiothon was hailed as a massive success by organisers as the Brazil2Bristol campaign moved closer to its £5000 target. at the time of writing the campaign had just exceeded £4000...
View ArticleSo Proud of OUR BCfm team
Whilst many organisations struggle just to survive and function. BCfm Radio go the extra mile, infact 5693 miles twice!
View ArticleMore training for BCfm radio Volunteers
We might be Bristol's leading community radio station with no less than 2 Sony Gold Radio Academy awards and a string of other local & national accolades but we can't rest so we continue to strive...
View ArticleOur CEO Pat Hart honoured at Thank You Awards
Last Thursday (20th October) saw the Up Our Street Thank You Awards take place at the Trinity centre with over 50 local people being awarded for their work within the local community including BCfm...
View ArticleShoutOut Listeners Awards 2017
The ShoutOut Listener Awards 2017 are now open for stage 1 of nominations. Listen to ShoutOut on BCfm Radio every Thursday at 7pm for more details or log onto www.shoutoutradio.lgbt
View ArticleBCfm Radio awarded new 5 year FM licence
Bristol Community FM have been granted an new extention of their licence which was due to expire in March 2017.The double Sony Gold Radio Academy winning station had to illustrate to ofcom a new 5 year...
View ArticleBCfm 10 Celebrations
It’s our birthday and you’re invited!10 years, 10 events, £10kCelebrating a decade of double Sony Gold Award winners, BCfm Radio, and our city's diverse culture Remaining Line up 23rd March: BMS...
View ArticleNew Weather Sponsor Bristol Window & Door Repairs
Many thanks to Paul Hawkins of Bristol Window & Door Repairs for his constant support of BCfm Radio & thanks for being our new weather sponsor!
View ArticleBCfm10 Birthday Celebrations and Bristol Diversity Awards
After a whirlwind of events in March to mark 10 years of broadcasting from BCfm Radio, the station is just about to take a breath before zooming full steam ahead into its next big do.
View ArticleSLAVE TRADER NAME REMOVED FROM HALL
The name of slave trader Edward Colston will be removed from the concert hall run by the Bristol Music Trust when it re-opens in 2020Years of campaigning have finally made a difference following a...
View ArticleBristol2Gether for Grenfell
Following the horrific Grenfell Tower tragedy witnessed on Wed 14th June 2017, the Bristol community have come together in solidarity to offer help and support for those affected by the devastating...
View ArticleBRISTOL DIVERSITY AWARDS MASSIVE SUCCESS
All pictures Credit: @joncraig_photosBristol’s first community radio station BCfm launched the inaugural Bristol Diversity Awards as part of their tenth anniversary. The glittering celebrations held...
View ArticleDiversity Awards announced for 19th May
Diversity Awards announced for 19th MayThe 2nd annual Bristol Diversity Awards ceremony has been announced for Saturday 19th May to be held at Mecure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa. Last year...
View ArticleSHORTLISTED NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 DIVERSITY AWARDS
Here's The Nominee Shortlist for the 2018 Bristol Diversity Awards. Winners to be announced at the ceremony on Saturday 19th MayThe Nominee Shortlist - Bristol Diversity Awards 2018 We all need Role...
View ArticleBRISTOL HERO’S TO BE HONOURED AT DIVERSITY AWARDS
Organisers of the 2nd Annual Bristol Diversity Awards have announced three special awards that will be given at the main event on Royal Wedding day Saturday 19th May.Alongside over 75 nominees who will...
View ArticleWINNERS ANNOUNCED AT SOLD OUT BRISTOL DIVERSITY AWARDS 2018
The Mecure Holland House Hotel in Redcliffe was probably not the obvious place to hold an awards ceremony aimed at being inclusive and welcoming as 26 diversity awards were given out to an audience of...
View ArticleRADIO SHOW FAN TRAVELS FROM DOWN UNDER TO MEET BCfm’s OLD GITS
Robin Trulock loves listening to his favourite radio show broadcast weekly on Wednesday lunchtimes across Bristol from BCfm, the city’s first community radio station.
View ArticleBCFM MEDIA TEAM WINS BRISTOL CENTRAL TOURNAMENT
A football team representing BCfm & E-Com Media entered and won the Bristol Central Youth FC Funday tournament on Bank Holiday Monday 28th May.
View ArticleBCfm Radio Partner Bristol Post for Carol Concert
Bristol's most diverse radio station have been selected to partner the 2018 Annual Lord Mayors Christmas Carol Concert in association with The Bristol Post. Bcfm Radio now in it's 11th year of...
View ArticleYES YOU CAN! AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE LIVE OB
On Saturday 3rd November, BCfm Radio teamed up with Avon Fire & Rescue service to broadcast live from their recruitment day at City Academy in Bristol. You can listen live to the broadcast...
View ArticleBenjamin Bird - Statement
Ben Bird - Statement from BCfm Radio 20.00 Wednesday 20th February 2019 With reference to a BBC online story released today relating to Benjamin Bird and a Professional Panel outcome of the Teaching...
View ArticleBRISTOL DIVERSITY AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENDED
The 3rd annual Bristol Diversity Awards ceremony has been announced for Saturday 18th May to be held once again at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Bristol.
View ArticleLISTEN TO OUR BBC RADIO SHOW
Did you know you can tune in to The Best of BCfm on BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Somerset via the BBC Sounds app online. Pat Hart, Ivan Jackson & Harriet Robinson bring you a weekly mix of our...
View ArticleNew Creative Producer Role
Bristol Community FM (BCFM) wishes to appoint a Creative Producer who is passionate about heritage and community radio, and keen to make a difference for underrepresented groups and communities in...
View ArticleSt Paul's Carnival Broadcast with BBC & Ujima
Once again Bcfm Radio, Ujima radio & BBC Radio Bristol broadcasted together for a three hour "tri-cast" across the regions from midday from various vantage points across the event. Pete Simpson, DJ...
View ArticleMAIN BCFM STUDIO DEVASTATED BY FIRE
We are devastated to announce our studio and most of our broadcast equipment at Easton Community Centre has been destroyed. The fire broke out during a live broadcast of our Silversound Show at approx...
View ArticleVOLUNTEERS NEEDED
12 Communities 1 Bristol - A Local Heritage Project Fancy helping to make a radio documentary?Would you like to help create a podcast?We need volunteers to help produce audio content on the oral...
View ArticleSTUDIO 1 TO REOPEN AFTER FIRE
Press Notice30th January 2020 BRISTOL RADIO STATION RE-OPENS STUDIO AFTER DEVASTATING FIRE Bcfm Radio have chosen Bob Marley’s Birthday to re-open their main studio following a devastating fire in...
View ArticleNEW LOCKDOWN SCHEDULE
Bristol’s first Community radio Station launches emergency schedule in light of Covid 19 lockdown Bcfm Radio has acted swiftly following new emergency restrictions for members of the public during the...
View ArticleUnlocking Our Sound
THIS COULD BE FOR YOU!Fancy making a podcast and radio show?Would like to start a career in the sound and audio industry?If so, this could be for you!Get involved in an exciting new project, Unlocking...
View ArticleWE'VE LAUNCHED A NEW ORAL HISTORY PODCAST
Bristol is more than Brunel, balloons and toppling statues of Edward ColstonBCfm last week announced that we are launching ‘12 Communities 1 Bristol’ - a new local oral history podcast from Marcus...
View ArticleBlack History Month 2020
Once again this year Bcfm Radio will be releasing short video information films for BHM 2020 highlighting past & present iconic Black figues both historic & present day
View ArticleTRIBUTES POUR IN FOR CHRISTINA
Tributes have been flooding in following the death of Bcfm Radio's Christina Robino on Sunday 18th October 2020.Bristol Community FM’s CEO Pat Hart made the announcement on social media yesterday after...
View ArticleBCfm to offer free DAB radios for over 50s to help tackle loneliness
BCfm is offering free DAB radios to vulnerable older people living in Bristol.** Update 26th Jan 2021 - These have now all been claimed** It comes as hundreds of thousands of people in the city are...
View ArticleBcfm broadcast first Mayoral Hustings
Bcfm's One Love Breakfast hosted on FM radio & Youtube/Facebook live the four main party candidates for posisition of elected Mayor of Bristol : Alastair Watson - Conservative, Sandy Hore-Ruthven...
View ArticleBRISTOL RELIEF EFFORT FOR ST VINCENT ERUPTIONS
Following the recent volcanic eruption on the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines, 18 year old Shelena Artman has spearheaded a campaign to help the Islanders who are fleeing for their...
View ArticleWE CONTROL OUR DIGITAL FUTURE
Bristol's Community Radio stations are going digital, and bringing many more new digital radio stations to Bristol and South Gloucestershire with them. 2nd June 2021
View ArticleGET INTO RADIO AND PODCASTS AT BCFM’S OPEN DAY
THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 30TH AUGUST‘Bristol’s Finest’ is the theme as BCfm opens its doors to aspiring radio presenters, newsreaders and podcasters, as well as local musicians, singers, personalities,...
View ArticleNew Unlocking Our Sound Heritage for Oct 2021
YOUR FINAL OPPORTUNITY THIS YEAR!Fancy making a podcast and radio show?Would like to start a career in the sound and audio industry?If so, this could be for you!Get involved in the 3rd edition of...
View ArticleBCFM RECOGNISED IN NATIONAL COMMUNITY AWARDS
BCfm Radio has been recognised at the 2021 Community Radio Awards. A Gold Award for Innovation of the Year and Bronze Award for Podcast of the Year was presented for our local oral history podcast 12...
View ArticleNEW BCFM ORAL HISTORY TRAINING WORKSHOP
BCfm is offering a free, fun and practical introduction to oral history in partnership with UWE Bristol and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.You will learn through teaching and group activities how...
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