UK - Launched this month, Backstage Radio is a new digital radio station dedicated to ‘the people behind theatre, live music, and live events’ has launched this month. Backstage Radio, created by the team at Show Works aims to give the crew, creatives, and technical teams of the live industry ‘a platform of their own’.
Broadcasting on DAB+ in London and streaming online nationwide, Backstage Radio mixes music, interviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes stories. The aim is to celebrate the people who make shows happen, from West End sound designers and touring riggers to festival stage crews and lighting programmers.
Oscar Thompson, director of Show Works and founder of Backstage Radio, said: “This started as a fun side project - a hobby that got out of hand - and now we're launching on DAB across London’s West End. Backstage Radio is a light-hearted, inclusive station with content from our industry presenters, podcasters, and contributors who all share a passion for live events. And we’re very proudly supporting Backup Tech as part of this new venture.”
The station has pledged to support the live events industry by donating any profits directly to Backup Tech. Backstage Radio officially launched on DAB+ on the West London multiplex on 1 November and is available, via smart speakers, app and at www.backstageradio.co.uk