January 2012 - 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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IC Radio Club Night Cancelled. BUT Big DJ job available.
by Allinson, Matthew 30 Jan '12

30 Jan '12

Hi everyone, So due to a lot of problems with poor management, which is almost entirely my fault, the IC Radio club night has been cancelled. However, All you DJs out there, if you want to make seriously easy money, Malcolm (guy in charge of union club nights) is Very keen on getting DJs for union club nights. Seriously, it's like £20 an hour for like 3 or 4 hours a week, If you're interested please let me know immediately or email m.macpherson(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:m.macpherson@imperial.ac.uk> Apologies again for the inconvenience caused with cancelling the club night, if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Cheers Matt

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ICRADIO AT METRIC SATURDAY FEB. 4TH & LAST CHANCE FOR HOODIES
by Hayes, Aislinn 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Grab yo kids, grab yo wife, and get down to Metric for some SERIOUS TUNES on Saturday! Also, this is the LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR ICRADIO HOODIE! Colours are attached, here's the link: http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/radio-211/ic-radio-zip-up-hoodies-3701/… Radio love! Aislinn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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IC Radio hoodies colours attached!
by Hayes, Aislinn 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Hey everyone! Apologies for spamming, just another reminder that hoodies can be bought HERE http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/radio-211/ic-radio-zip-up-hoodies-3701/… And the range of colours is attached to this email! Radio love, Aislinn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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Hoodies and National Student Chart Show
by Hayes, Aislinn 21 Jan '12

21 Jan '12

Hey everyone! Only two weeks left to get your custom-made IC Radio hoodie! http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/radio-211/ic-radio-zip-up-hoodies-3701/… Also, tune into IC Radio tomorrow from 3pm for the National Student Chart show hosted by IC Radio - it's going to be broadcast to all student radio stations in the UK taking part, and there's a special category in the Student Radio Awards for Best Chart Show. So have a listen and maybe next time YOU could be hosting! Radio love! Aislinn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY WITH BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB
by Hayes, Aislinn 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Send an email directly to rachael.devine(a)studentradio.org.uk if you want to avail of this incredible opportunity, ASAP!!! Radio rocks! Aislinn :) Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12 ________________________________ From: studentradio(a)s01.studentradio.org.uk [studentradio(a)s01.studentradio.org.uk] on behalf of Rachael Devine [rachael.devine(a)studentradio.org.uk] Sent: 19 January 2012 15:40 To: info(a)icradio.com Subject: Bombay Bicycle Club Bombay Bicycle Club Hi! I hope you're well. It's Rachael here, the Music Officer for the SRA. I've managed to organise an interview with the brilliant Bombay Bicycle Club. This is massive for us and I'm really excited about it. The interview will be available for all Student Stations and the interview is on 27th January in the afternoon in London. I can't do the interview as I'm based in the North East, so I'm offering it out to anyone who wants to do it. Ideally, you'll have interview experience, and even better if you're aware of the band and interested in them. If you can be in London on that date and would like to put yourself forward for this, can you email me back at rachael.devine(a)studentradio.org.uk ASAP please as I need to get someone confirmed for it. Thank you! Rachael [The Student Radio Association Ltd.]

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Recording
by Wilkie, Oliver 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Hi Everyone, Alas. Teething problems with the recording module! Im on it. O

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SRA chart show this weekend
by Chung, Michael 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

Hey all, I shall be hosting the SRA chart show in the coming weekend. I will be grateful if you could mention it in your show :) Sunday 3-5pm! As part of the chart show, there is a "showcase" section and we can play anything music-related "stuff" to showcase ICRadio's music bits. Anyone got any suggestions/snippets that I can play? (especially unsigned as there is an hour dedicated to unsigned music!) Also, do you have any artists/bands that you think will be the next "big thing"? That could be in London, or even better, someone at Imperial. Might do an interview if I have time before Sunday! Hope to hear from you soon! Cheers Michael ------------------------------------------ Michael Yat Kit Chung Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College, London, SW7 2AZ * michael.chung11(a)imperial.ac.uk ü Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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IC Radio Hoodies, iPhone app, and more!
by Hayes, Aislinn 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

Welcome back everyone! :) IC RADIO HOODIES!! Complete with the ICR Croc on the back and Imperial logo on the left front, these high quality hoodies will make you the envy of all your friends and strike fear into the heart of your enemies (if you're into that sort of thing). The set of colours available is attached, sizes range from small to extra-large, and are available here: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/radio-211/ic-radio-zip-up-hoodies-3701…. Orders close in the first weekend in February to give everyone time to decide, ONLY A LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE SO GET YOUR ORDER IN ASAP! Here's a sample picture. You will look like this: [cid:9f8b0357-0793-42d6-93c0-d5a9bc236807] IC RADIO iPHONE APP!! Available here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ic-radio/id491998751?mt=8. Listen to IC Radio anytime, anywhere! Many thanks to its creator Alexander Karapetian! If you don't have an iPhone, never fear! Android version (and possibly Blackberry) on the way! [cid:fee7ab93-ea3a-4ecd-92d7-dfd5cdb6bff1] IC RADIO AT METRIC!! Click "Attending" at the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/events/317708718251408/. It's gonna be a great night of music and drinking, with many of our own DJs giving us the best of cheese and Dubstep, and much more! Plus, it's dead cheap. WIN. [cid:f6ab7112-9cf6-449c-9fb6-390e4a67cf3e] AND... RECORDING IS FIXED!!!!! Happy days! A massive thanks to our technical team who have completely re-invented our show recording system - you guys are my heroes! As usual, any problems, questions, suggestions, feel free to email me, I got yo back. Love from your friendly neighbourhood station manager, Aislinn Station Manager @ IC Radio 2011-12

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~~~IC Radio Clubnight in Metric~~~
by Allinson, Matthew 04 Jan '12

04 Jan '12

Hi everybody, Dear all, First off, happy new year; I hope you either had a good Christmas holiday or got plenty of revision and coursework done depending (or both). Big news of this term is: IC RADIO CLUB NIGHT, Saturday 4th of Feb, Metric. So obviously first thing I need you all to do is come along and bring your friends! Facebook group is here https://www.facebook.com/events/317708718251408/ Tickets are £2 on the door and free for girls. More Importantly I need your help. We're going to need people who can · Make Posters (if you have Photoshop, you're mine) · Stick up posters · Hand out flyers · DJ - Any genre accepted (in fact we're going for as diverse a selection as possible) · Steward - won't be all night, we'll rotate it · Generally help out on the organising committee (that means you will probably wind up doing all the above jobs and more) Please get in touch with me personally (matthew.allinson07(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:matthew.allinson07@imperial.ac.uk>) if you think you're up for any of the above, or if you have any comments or suggestions about what you think we could do, we've got a month to make it really cool and would love hear what you think Cheers and best of luck with the new term, Matt Allinson

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