November 2011 - ICRadio-Announce

Welcome to IC Radio!
by Hayes, Aislinn 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Hey everyone! Thanks for signing up to the icradio mailing list– Imperial College’s student radio station. I'll try not to abuse my newfound emailing power too much, I know how quickly those inboxes fill up post-fresher's fair. Fresher's Fair is always a little hectic and I feel like not everyone gets the full benefit of what we have to say in person, so it's best if I put the full deal about our station in an email for your perusal. If you don't feel like reading it all, fair enough - just looks for the coloured phrases and see if any of them intrigue you! A little introduction First and foremost we are a student radio station; broadcasting online, 24 hours a day. We have a sustain service which plays out music from our massive library and people come in to do their own shows. Because we are student radio it is a lot more laidback than a commercial station. We have loads of different and varied shows; talk, dance, rock, pop, indie – anything goes. The important thing is to have fun and get to know more people at university. Because of our fantastic history (IC RADIO has been running for well over 30 years now) the equipment and resources that we have are pretty unbeatable, and, speaking as a massive radio nerd myself, I absolutely adore our facilities. Once you have joined the society the door is pretty much open for you to use our gear. Basically, if there isn’t a show on then you can come in and have a practice on the decks etc in the studio - much cheaper and convenient than buying your own stuff and carting it to uni each year. Radio isn’t the only thing that we do. We have a very well equipped recording studio which a team of previous members have spent the last 3 years setting up. This can be used for recording and/or broadcasting live sessions on the air or doing more involved jobs (band demos/radio plays etc etc). We are pretty unique to have such a facility as a student radio and we're planning on holding lots of live sessions this year. They are open for anyone to turn up to and watch, and are held in our “shared studio” (completely separate to our production and recording studios, and shared with Photosoc and Stoic). Some names we have lined up for this year include Tay Mos, Sam Gray, The King Blues, and Missing Andy. We have a compilation of the best sessions that we did last year, downloadable for free from: http://icradiorecordings.bandcamp.com/. Equally, if you are interested in getting involved with the recording side, then the best thing to do is email Rob, our Production Manager, production(a)icradio.com<mailto:production@icradio.com>. (Those of you of you who asked to be involved in this when signing up to the mailing lists have been added to the team's list!) A big part of being a radio station is of course the music that we play. We are constantly sent music from all the big labels (and also lots of independent artists) which needs to be listened to, reviewed and eventually put into our play out system - Cahal is our Head of Music and leads an army of avid music fans whose task is just that. We've also got lots of interviews that can be arranged with bands at all times of the year and you also get guest-listed to their gigs. For example: Kate McGill - 20th October -Haymarket Missing Andy - Wednesday 19th October - Barfly, Friday 28th October- BridgeHouse - Canning Town Adam Cohen - Sunday 13th November - Bush Hall - London Pop Will Eat Itself - Saturday 22nd October - Islington O2 Academy FutureProof - Saturday 22nd October - Barfly - Camden Sam Gray - Monday 24th October - Palladium - London The King Blues- Wednesday 2nd November - The Roundhouse It is an exciting but big job and he could use as much help as possible, if it is something that you think you might be interested in then please get in contact with him at music(a)icradio.com<mailto:music@icradio.com> (If you ticked music at fresher's fair you've been added to the music team list also!) We’re all at Imperial and so therefore geeks, at least on the inside. This might not be “cool”, but it does mean that our technical side to the station is pretty damn good! As you can imagine there is a lot of upkeep and challenges associated with keeping a radio station running. We also do things like outside broadcasts from the annual Varsity (Imperial vs. the Medics in various sports over a big competition) which are fun and a good experience to be a part of. In fact, we're planning on covering the RCSU science challenge in January if you don't believe me. If you want to find out more from the technical side email our Technical Manager, Oli, at technical(a)icradio.com<mailto:technical@icradio.com> We also make a point of hiring out our equipment to parties and events to make some extra cash so we buy new toys (and pay our license fees, etc), and there're always opportunities for budding DJ's to play some gigs. If you're keen to put your name down for this side of things, email our Disco Manager, Alejandro, at discos(a)icradio.com<mailto:discos@icradio.com><mailto:discos@icradio.com> “So I’m interested in finding out more, what next?” We are going to have our first social event from 7PM on Monday 10th October, our annual “Beer and Biscuits” night. This is a meet and greet where you can come along and have a chat to our committee and ask us any questions that you have. It’s basically our own version of Fresher’s Fair, just a little bit less hectic and with lots more free beer! (and other drinks) The event will be held in the Level 8 Physics Common Room in the Blackett Building, a really cool venue with a roof terrace and great views over South Ken (map included as attachment). Make sure that you come along if you can. We are student radio, and so part of the “SRA” – Student Radio Association. On Wednesday 12th October we have the "I Love Student Radio Training Day" follwed by the annual SRA Nominations Party. The training day is being attended by professional radio names like Mark Crossley (Absolute), Maddii Lown (Newsbeat), Emma Stephens (BBC Radio 1xtra), and the nominations party is where we'll find out if any of our entries from last year have been nominated for awards. The afterparty is being held in a Camden club and is open to any student radio guys – http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=149523271808165 This is another great chance to come along and meet our committee, especially if you are new to London and haven’t been to Camden yet. Depending on numbers and if people want to attend both the training day and party, etc., we might all meet up and go together. If you are thinking of coming along please email me (manager(a)icradio.com<mailto:manager@icradio.com>) so that I know numbers. It is a guest list event but if you click attending on the facebook link then you’ll be put on it automatically. If you are already convinced that you want to join our amazing society then get yo'self some membership at http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/radio-211/radio-membership/ Once you have done that and paid the little fee (which goes towards equipment etc etc) get in contact with me and/or various committee members before-mentioned and we’ll talk about the best way to get you involved. Alternatively, if you're gagging to get doing a radio show ASAP, email our Head of Programming, Sophie, at programming(a)icradio.com<mailto:programming@icradio.com> Honestly, it's an absolutely brilliant society to get involved in - radio is unbelievably fun, and because we're a London-based station, we also get the perks of free gig tickets and lots of band sessions, etc. Whether it's music, production, presenting, technical, DJ-ing, or even marketing that you're into, we've got an enthusiastic committee member who can help you out. =) Hope to meet lots of you soon, and thanks for reading! Apologies for spazzing out with the rainbow colours! Ashlynn Hayes Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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DJing this Saturday
by Hunter, Simon 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

Dear members of icradio, A friend of mine's putting on a charity rave at Metric this Saturday to raise awareness of AIDS. Problem is, his DJ has cancelled on him. So if you fancy DJing on the incredible rig they have over there between 11-2, get in touch with him ASAP on john.chetwood07(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:john.chetwood07@imperial.ac.uk> for more info. Take it easy, Simon (off of The Wave Asylum)

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Ticket Competition on Totally Wired
by Nutter, Jamie 28 Nov '11

28 Nov '11

FREE TICKETS GIVEAWAY! On this Thursdays Totally Wired you can win a pair of tickets to the ArtRocker Awards 2011 Afterparty, this Friday 8pm-3am at xoyo in London! Going to have a guess the intro based question to determine the winner. So get up to date with your Post Punk and New Wave music and Tune in this Thursday 12-1. There will be live performances from Gruff Rhys, Jim Jones Revue, The Computers as well as DJ Sets from Gary Numan, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ade Fenton, Tribes and More! For more information have a look at http://www.xoyo.co.uk/event/artrocker-awards<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.xoyo.co.uk/event/artrocker-award…>. Good Luck! Jamie.

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Recording Update
by Wilkie, Oliver 27 Nov '11

27 Nov '11

Hi guys, Just to let you know, we have made progress on the recording situation this weekend. As it stands, I am waiting for an old member of ICRadio to make some tweaks to our new Edizon Recording System. Hopefully the tweaks I've asked him for won't be too difficult and he will do it this week. I will keep you informed. FYI, If you want to record your show for personal use have a look at the VLC application which can record an mp3 stream. Get one of your listeners to do that and you will have your own copy of your show. Please note however that we cannot host your own personal copies on our website. Thanks and apologies it is taking so long. Oli Technical Manager ICRADIO PS. This saturday is JINGLES DAY! Email me if you are keen to come.

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Show Jingles Session - Dec 3rd Midday
by Wilkie, Oliver 25 Nov '11

25 Nov '11

Hi all, We will be running a show jingles session on Saturday December 3rd at 12pm. This is your opportunity to... Create new jingles for your shows (using microphones and sound effects etc) and to upload them to your own section on the studio computer!! You will also be able to upload beds for your shows. (Beds are instrumental songs that you play in the background whilst you are talking) SO.. If you want to come please reply to this email with your Show Name! The jingles session will be the best and quickest way to improve the quality of your show! For more info just get in touch. Thanks! Oli, (On behalf of the ICRadio committee)

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***NANDOS TOMORROW AT 6PM!***
by Hayes, Aislinn 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Hey everyone! We're meeting at Beit Quad entrance at 6pm sharp for our IC Radio social! To get you in the mood for some CHICKENNNNN... Ed Sheeran and Example. You know what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DussnqvJy1g See you tomorrow! Ashlynn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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Recording Server - 75% complete
by Wilkie, Oliver 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Hi everyone, Just a quick update on the state of ICRadio recordings. We've successfully installed new hardware into one of our newer servers so that it can do recording. We are currently in the middle of writing the software (from scratch) that will perform the records using our new hardware. I would say we are about 75% complete so we're getting there but please be patient! I *anticipate* to have recordings happening again sometime NEXT WEEK. I will let you know as soon as its ready. Cheers, Oli Tech Manager @ ICRadio

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***NANDOS SOCIAL NOM NOM NOM***
by Hayes, Aislinn 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

Heyyyy everyone! Thought it was about time for another cheery radio update! First thing's first - we are working on getting the recording server fixed - wait from an email from our resident tech genius Oli when we have it back up and running! But big news! IC Radio has secured a Student Radio Award! Bronze for Best Newcomer, to yours truly... I'll be sending out info on the Student Radio Awards later on next term, but if you want to have a look at the website, maybe we could be celebrating YOUR victory this time next year! (Entry is dead easy and you get endless fun telling people that you're amazing after you've won one :P) http://www.studentradioawards.co.uk/ BUT EVEN BIGGER NEWS! Our dear friends at Felix are having an awesome MUSIC NIGHT in Metric tomorrow FOR ONLY 3 QUID!! Check out KABLAAM facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289649254397857. The last I heard, one of our very own resident DJs Simon Hunter would be performing, so grab yo kids, grab yo wife, and go show some support whilst getting yo drink on. BUT THE BIGGEST NEWS! OUR INFAMOUS NANDOS SOCIAL RETURNS!! We're having our long-overdue Nandos social on Tuesday at 6pm... Be prepared for some serious chicken eating, banter, and undoubtedly a drink or two (or seventeen). Check out the facebook event for more info here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=307107079314955 A few more bits and bobs: * People have been asking about needles for the turntables - the story is that we DO have needles, but we keep the good ones (i.e. - the expensive ones) hidden so that they don't get broken and/or taken (by accident of course!). So, we're looking into investing in some relatively cheap needles for people to use and abuse. Finances have been a small bit rocky lately, but hopefully we will have the needles sitch sorted by the end of term! * Our Head of Programming Sophie has mentioned that she's still getting people for training sessions (because they missed/didn't turn up to previous ones, etc...). If you do get a session with her, please try and make it and not make her wait around for no-shows. The last batch of training sessions will be soon so if you still need one get on that ASAP! * Techie lad Oli has told me that some of you have been asking about removing your shows because "they sound bad" - I say, DON'T DO THAT! Student radio is all about practice and experience, so don't worry if you don't think a show went as well as you would hope! The method for removing shows is a bit long and tedious, so we ask that you only request this if you think there was something seriously wrong with the content in your show... And even then, it probably isn't as bad as you think it is. =) That's all folks! Enjoy the weekend, hope to see you at Kablaam! Love from your friendly neighbourhood station manager, Ashlynn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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Maintenance Work 8pm->
by Wilkie, Oliver 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Hi everyone, We will be beginning work on restoring the recording service this evening from 8pm onwards. During this time we will have to take ICRadio offline. Please do not try and use the ICRadio website during this time. I will send another email when normal service has resumed. Cheers Oli

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Technical Update
by Wilkie, Oliver 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hi guys, Just to let you know we are still without show recording. :-( A new soundcard etc has been bought which we will be installing onto a newer server, An old member of ICRadio is going to come and help me install the recording scripts onto our newer server but we have to work around him and his work! As soon as I have news about the recording situation, I'll be in touch again! Cheers! Oli Technical Manager of ICRadio On a plus note: I've fixed the server mailing problem which means that the lazy ones among us are going to be pestered daily to submit our playlists YAYYYY!

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