History | |
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Founded | 2018 |
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Website | ehfm.live |
EHFM is a community radio station based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The station was founded in 2018 by local DJs searching for a platform beyond the nightclubs to promote increased diversity and community in the capital's music scene. [1] Along with an online broadcast, all shows are recorded and available on demand through EHFM's website. [2] The station runs a three-tiered subscription model through the platform Patreon where subscribers receive access to a mailing list and discounts for local businesses. [3] The station previously broadcast out of the arts venue Summerhall prior to moving to a cafe in the area of Leith.
The station broadcasts 24/7 with a regular weekday morning show hosted by a selection of EHFM's resident presenters and a mixture of both live and pre-recorded shows normally ranging between 1–2 hours in length. [2] They frequently host special programmes and events both through their broadcast and in collaboration with the music venue Sneaky Pete's. [4] [5] The roster contains over 90 shows from local bands, DJs, journalists, venue owners and record labels. [6]