Schedule Page available on our website
You can now instantly check what's coming up next, or later this week, on our new Schedule page at Bigearradio.com.
You'll also be able to get this on the new phone App, (on its way) along with other features too.
Big Ear Radio - always improving itself!
We want you to have the very best experience on every level so we will always be striving to make improvements to the whole experience.
Of course it takes time to get everything right, but with your feedback and interest, we can do a much better job, so don't be afraid to get in touch with your suggestions, we are, after all, the station that listens to you....
Gremlins!
Sadly, we are still having problems setting up our PayPal donations account... For some reason it doesn't want to allow us to accept the support of our listeners...
We'll get it sorted!
But, we do hope we are getting close to resolving the issue and we'll be able to start our campaigning to support all those we are here to help.
Technology, it can be so annoying!!!
Raising Essential Funds
Spreading the Word - Big Ear Style
This week our Founder, Trevor Krueger, was invited as a dinner guest speaker with Rotary International, a long standing global organisation dedicated, as we are, to helping, those most in need, all around the World.
Big Ear Radio is always a popular topic of conversation and Trevor's passion runs deep and true which earned the station a healthy donation and the promise of some essential equipment, not to mention, a very pleasant lunch. Thank you Rotary, we are immensely grateful!
Essential Funding
Raising funds is essential in these early stages of our development as there is plenty to pay for before the public gets fully behind us. So another invite to talk at a future event was also welcomed, there's nothing the boss enjoys more than talking about Big Ear Radio and he never misses an opportunity.
We're currently still experiencing some technical issues with our PayPal donations portal on the website, but as soon as it kicks in we'll be delighted to welcome your donations too.
If you'd like to get behind us, we'd love to hear from you, just drop Trevor a line via the website.
How unique are we?
We've been trying to think of another charity that does so much to entertain its supporters 24 hours a day, but we can't think of one... can you?
Jodie Brough Joins Big Ear Radio
This young lady is mighty special
We are absolutely delighted to introduce yet another new Presenter to Big Ear Radio and she will further cement our commitment to showcasing new indie artists and music to our loyal listeners.
Jodie told us, "I was aware the station is very disability led and as I have a disability myself I am especially excited to be joining the family! I was born with Spina Bifida so I deal with the issues of that on a daily basis but it hasn't stopped me from having a career in the industry I love and being able to do this show.
The show is a fortnightly 60 minute broadcast and I will showcase a number of acts from our Liberty Music roster, as well as offering unsigned artists the opportunity to submit music for airplay.
Shows will be fortnightly and last for an hour. I'll all genres from Pop, Urban, World Music, Jazz, Soul, Rock, RnB. It's 100% radio friendly and all tracks are clean.
Interviews too!
On occasion I'll be including artist interviews and pre-recorded live sessions.
As part of the Liberty Music PR Radio Team and someone involved in community radio for over a decade, I will love being part of the Big Ear Radio platform, supporting and championing new music and emerging artists.
Another great new team member - meet Rupert Palmer
Big Ear Radio gets better and better
We are delighted to report that our search for talented Presenters is turning out to be very exciting and amazingly productive.
Meet Rupert Palmer, he's joined Big Ear Radio, to present his World Mix Radio Show, a superb smorgasbord of music selected from right around the World. He brings a variety of genres, which is exactly what we pride ourselves on delivering here at Big Ear, a variety of tracks many listeners would probably never get to hear if we didn't provide our platform to ensure they reach far beyond their countries of origin.
So who is Rupert?
Rupert Palmer is no stranger to radio, having learned his trade at several Hospital Radio stations in the south of the United Kingdom before moving onto Viking Radio, working under the wing of legendary broadcaster Tim Stewart.
From there he was head-hunted to West Africa to manage Sierra Leone’s first privately run commercial radio station, ABC FM 94, hosting the flagship breakfast show broadcasting to an audience reach of over 1.5 million listeners.
Rupert remains involved in all matters radio, whilst presenting his World Mix Radio Show.
We are very lucky to have him and delighted to welcome him to our team.
New Platform Now Live
The new Big Ear Radio platform is now live and broadcasting in real time. This replaces our previous 20+ hour loop of programs and allows you to tune in to listen to your favourite features at an exact time every day.
10am to 10pm Schedule
Our shows will run from 10am in the morning to 10pm each evening and then repeat the main slots through the night for listeners around the World.
Building an audience
For many months we have been putting out content to build our brand and awareness, we hope the listeners we have attracted will quickly move over to the new link and stay with us. You can always link via this website of course.
New Phone App arriving Soon
As I type this, our engineers are building the new App for you to download to your devices so you can always stay in touch wherever you are. More features than before and ensuring Big Ear Radio is right up there with the best!
Our Official Launch has been moved back to the 18th of March to give us more time to let people know we are coming. Meanwhile we will be fully operational and putting out lots of content as normal, to show we are here for everyone and in "No Way Cliche". Something for everyone and definitely always interesting and ear catching.
Join Us Now!
So please, go and find the new link on our home page on this website and join the growing international Big Ear Radio Family. There's lots to look forward to and enjoy and we don't want you to miss anything...
See you there!
Join us in welcoming our latest team member - Catherine Williamson
Catherine will be presenting "Gobsmacked!"
Catherine has been a successful Executive Coach for over two decades. During this time, she has worked with many highly successful business leaders supporting them to unlock both their
potential and that of the individuals they lead.
Catherine was previously the National President of the Association of Speakers Club. A nationwide organisation with over 1000 members.
Current President of the Soroptimists of Leamington.
Non Exec Director on the Board of Cherished, a charity focusing on vulnerable young girls and boys. Providing mentoring and training in the areas of trauma and adverse
childhood experiences.
Podcaster and Author of Gobsmacked!
Woman of Achievement Winner 2023 with Ladies First Professional Development.
She is going to be presenting some amazing guests for Big Ear Radio, so be sure to watch out for first show - coming soon!
Big Ear Connects with the Kurious Production Facilities in Sheffield
Our Production Facility Home in the North
We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with an excellent creative studio facility in Sheffield, that will greatly assist Big Ear Radio with all kinds of creative endeavours, from sound recordings to film making, podcasts, not to mention access to great many independent creatives with a plethora of skills to bring to the table.
The Kurious is a creative studio with post-production suites supplying film, audio, podcasts & more with a BAFTA, RTS and IMVA winning Creative Collective.
So, Big Ear Radio is already making great alliances as we spread our reach out across the World and, what better place to start than with the excellent team at Kurious.
Big Ear Radio - working hard to make a big contribution to change for the better - around the World.
Big Ear Radio to cooperate with the World Economic Forum Community
The World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does.
Their activities are shaped by a unique institutional culture founded on the stakeholder theory, which asserts that an organization is accountable to all parts of society. The institution carefully blends and balances the best of many kinds of organizations, from both the public and private sectors, international organizations and academic institutions.
Shared objectives
They believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change... and so does Equal Ability Radio.
There is much to be achieved by working together and sharing a wide variety of news emanating from the global members. Our Big Ear Radio platform will be ensuring you are kept aware of any and all important developments.
Community Focus are Coming to Big Ear Radio
True to our Word, Big Ear Radio Listens to You!
We are delighted to announce that this great initiative is soon to present a weekly bulletin on Big Ear Radio, giving us their take on life and the latest news. Make sure you listen out for them on Sunday mornings starting - early March!
Community Focus Inclusive Arts is an Arts Centre for adults and children with disabilities. We run an exciting selection of creative and wellbeing courses and workshops for students with disabilities, autism and anyone who feels they may need extra support. We are based in Friern Barnet, North London but our Arts at Home Zoom classes mean we are capable of reaching you anywhere in the world!
Our tutors are all working artists who bring their individual skills and experience to our classes. We design and deliver creative lessons so our students can fulfil their full potential, learn new skills, gain a sense of achievement and socialise in a safe, friendly environment.
Our accessible studios are based in the beautiful Friary Park where we run our three main programmes;
Short Breaks (10 - 18 years)
ARTiculate Futures (16 - 25 years)
In-house (18 years and above)
We are also highly experienced and expert in managing outreach programmes in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, colleges and a wide range of community groups.
We are very proud of our friendly, creative welcoming arts community and have been described as a “life-line” by many of our students.
We look forward to welcoming you to Community Focus and supporting you in your creative journey!
If you'd like to know more, contact Andrea at this email address: Andrea@communityfocus.co.uk
