As we all know, Manchester is the centre of the musical universe. Long may it continue, but right now there is no radio station out there that is championing new music on a daily basis.
The Rev had interviews, acoustic spots, sessions and Mani's Manic Monday all to promote emerging talent.
With Radio Republic, we intend to go one better with bands in session and broadcasting live or as-live by hooking up to Vibe studios in Cheetham Hill. These sessions could also be downloaded online.
We believe that Radio Republic would provide this service to the people of Manchester to ensure that Manchester stays at the forefront of music in the future.
So, if you're in a band add us, tell your friends to add us. Let's hear it for Manchester!
Former presenters of 96.2 The Revolution, Phil Beckett, Martin Coogan, Cottee, Mike Joyce, Mani, Mick Ferry, Rob Riley, Scott Carey, Kati, Alex Carter, Graeme Hawley and Jeff Hordley, Mark and Leon, Tom and Gnash are intending to launch their own radio station soon.
This page is intended as a source of information and a point of contact for all loyal listeners of 96.2 The Revolution as it was before Friday 22nd August. ..
The playlist will be a mix of 60's to noughties tunes as before, everything from Motown to Punk, northern soul to indie, the common denominator being - cool tunes! Radio Republic is all about the music, not advertising revenue, not the same songs from soulless mainstream artists on constant rotation, with inane celebrity DJ's who are all about their ego...no sir, Radio Republic is about the music.
Extensive background work is ongoing and moving a pace! While we continue with the hard graft needed to ensure we can launch and maintain the station some of our DJ’s are currently doing ‘Radio Republic’ shows kindly hosted by other radio stations. We will keep you up to date with a weekly bulletin of shows and related events - make sure to listen in, enjoy the club nights and check out the stations kind enough to host our DJ’s.
Now what you can do:
1. Very Important: Please add yourself as a friend. Please invite your friends to join. We need large numbers to join the 'Republic' if we are to raise the necessary money to get it off the ground.
2. Spread the word, spread the love. Viva La Republic! (if in doubt see item 1!)
If you would like email news updates of Radio Republic's progress please send a blank email to:
radiorepublic.news@googlemail.com
Who I'd like to meet: People who are passionate about music.
People who believe Manchester needs a decent radio station.
People who want to be part of The Republic
WE NEED EVRYBODY TO PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE BY BECOMING A FRIEND NOW!!! PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO TELL THEIR FRIENDS TO ADD US THEN PUT US AS A TOP FRIEND.
hey guys, sounds like there's some great stuff going on in RR Land, JJ Feather is a local lad in my neck of the woods too, so nice to see he's on-board. let me know if you need anything. Meri x
CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE... NINE BLACK ALPS KID BRITISH WAVE MACHINES MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE THE TRAVELLING BAND TEN BEARS THE VORTEX THE MAYBES KARIMA FRANCIS THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP FRAZER KING CASIO KID GIDEON CONN THE GAY BLADES THE WHISKYCATS TEN BEARS ..... with around 200 bands over the weekend
**** CHECK THE MYSPACE BLOG FOR FULL MUSIC AND ARTS LISTINGS ****
Loved the radio yesterday - Cottee was amazing! Officer Kicks, Yellow Dog and Butler-Williams playing live, Carol Baton and Mark doing poetry, and lots of natter...
Mark & Leon from The Canteen getting ready to go right now!!!
Cheers for the add. You're just what Manchester needs. A decent radio station playing what the people want to hear. Hope all goes well with setting it up. Give us a shout if we can be of any assistance - Martin.
Great to hear that things are moving apace with Radio Republic. Can't wait to find out what's happening. I was hoping to be invited to take part in the survey but nothing so far :-( But hey, if the gaping hole in the airwaves is about to be filled, who cares ;-)
this sunday (8th feb) see's me do a 2 hour "beatles bonanza" ,... at - the 'l.m.r.c.a. club' on navigation road in altrincham. (the club is 10 seconds walk from the navigation road tram station)
aswell as me singing loads of rare beatles songs,... like this -
.... and the 'huge medley' from abbey road,...
.....i'll be doing -
** a beatles quiz,... with some "fab" prizes. ** show rare and unseen 8mm and 16mm home movies (including one with tony wilson and me being "beatle-ish in liverpool) ** there will be my usual stands selling stuff, which this month includes - 1960's beatle bubble gum cards, beatles monthlies, beatles books/mags and records, special beatle badges,... and loads more 'fab - gear' items. ** plus the usual raffle and the skiffle competition (bring your own washboard)
full details from mr. alston on 07966 189650 or 0161 652 1217 .... or see my 'shows' list...... and it's all for a credit crunching £4.95p (with free gazzoo).
best regards frank sidebottom www. franksworld. co. uk
p.s. it starts at 8pm and you can be on the tram on your way home at 10.30. that's verr good !!!
Firstly,cheers to everyone who made it down to,"Alternative Therapy" last year at The Brickhouse. Had some beltin' nights down there so let's try and carry on in'09...O.K... We'll be opening on Friday the 16th of January for the official Buzzcocks aftershow. The boys will be playing material from their first two albums, "Another Music in a Different Kitchen" and "Love Bites" at Manchester Academy...Then it's straight over to The Brickhouse for more music, but in a different kitchen! Expect to hear plenty of Buzzcocks rarely heard in clubs as well as Pete's solo stuff. Oh yeah, with the band coming down I'd strongly recommend getting your arses down there early so as to avoid not getting in
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