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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...

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BCfm 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...

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Water 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...

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IT'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...

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Tim 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...

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Paul 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...

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BCfm 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.

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St 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...

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Brazil 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...

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BCfm 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...

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So Proud of OUR BCfm team

Whilst many organisations struggle just to survive and function. BCfm Radio go the extra mile, infact 5693 miles twice!

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More 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...

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Our 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...

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ShoutOut 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

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BCfm 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...

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BCfm 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...

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New 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!

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BCfm10 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.

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SLAVE 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...

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Bristol2Gether 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...

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BRISTOL 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...

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Diversity 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...

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SHORTLISTED 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...

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BRISTOL 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...

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WINNERS 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...

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RADIO 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.

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BCFM 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.

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BCfm 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...

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YES 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...

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Benjamin 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...

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BRISTOL 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. 

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LISTEN 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...

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New 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...

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St 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...

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MAIN 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...

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VOLUNTEERS 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...

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STUDIO 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...

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NEW 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...

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Unlocking 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...

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WE'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...

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Black 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

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TRIBUTES 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...

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BCfm 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...

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Bcfm 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...

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BRISTOL 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...

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WE 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 

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GET 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,...

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New 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...

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BCFM 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...

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NEW 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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