Source Radio was a radio station operating from Coventry, England. It was a division of the Coventry University Students' Union,[2] and broadcast to the Campus and beyond, online. It occasionally operated for short periods on FM and AM, complemented by a near CD-quality version of the output via the Internet.[3]
Known as "Source FM" from 2001 to 2005,[4] and "Phoenix Radio"[5] before that. The station has since rebranded back to Phoenix Radio.
History
#The station launched to the city on 1431AM on Monday, 5 March 2007[6][7] under the management of Kat Page, with a special programme presented live from the Students' Union nightclub, FiftyFour.
The AM launch coincided with the launch of 3G Smart Phones which could stream radio via apps such as TuneIn. This provided a means of listening on the move in a far better quality than AM. The young target audience are generally also quite "AM-resistant" and as a result, the 1431AM service never reached a particularly sizeable audience. The decision was taken to discontinue the AM service in 2009.
Flirt! and Source Radio
During the 2000s, Students Unions across the country participated in a national event called "Flirt!", a franchise for an evening entertainment event.[8] CUSU became the first union in the country to have its radio station simulcast the event live on its radio station throughout the 2004–05 academic year.
Phoenix Radio CU
Phoenix Radio CU logo and title screen as of 2022
In 2019, Coventry University launched a new station under the name Phoenix Radio CUSU, with the name being changed to Phoenix Radio CU in September 2022, Coventry's Biggest Student Station, playing all the biggest hits and throwbacks around the world. This station is run by students from Coventry University who have a variety of shows that run 24/7 which you can listen to via the Phoenix Radio CU App on all devices. Phoenix Radio CUSU has been involve in many big events in a short space of time such as The 24-Hour 1 Year Anniversary and Phoenix Radio's Children in Need which won a Bronze Amplify Award for Best Fundraising Initiative. Different shows include Indie, Techno, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo-Soul, and podcast-style radio, all hosted by the students at the University.
Over the last few years, the presenters and team have taken part in many different events, such as the First Anniversary where special guest Wynter Black performed and co-hosted, the 24-Hour Broadcast with Matt Jenkins, Phoenix Radio's Children in Need, Phoenix Radio's Commonwealth Games and Phoenix Radio's Special Broadcast for the announcement of Boris Johnson leaving 10 Downing Street which was aired the day of the initial announcement, led by Jude Avery and Maddy Griffiths, Kristof Kiss, Phoebe Lewin, and Jay Willz. Phoenix Radio also hosted a special broadcast regarding The FIFA 2022 World Cup Win, hosted by Jude Avery, Ellianna Skye, Ryan Kinnerlsey, Jay Willz, and Phoenix Radio CU Veteran Jake Barker.
In May 2023, it was announced that Jude Avery, Jacob Day, Ryan Kinnersley, Yinka Shokunbi, Jasmine Siddon, and Ellianna Skye would all be leaving Phoenix Radio CU. Jude Avery, Jacob Day, and Ryan Kinnersley were the longest-serving presenters at Phoenix Radio CU. In June 2023, Phoenix Radio CU announced that Ollie Green would be taking over from Ellianna Skye on the Award Nominated Phoenix Breakfast Show, Sam Clawley would be taking over from Jude Avery on the Award Winning Show, Phoenix Radio Unplugged and Katie Light would be taking over from Ryan Kinnersley on The Phoenix Radio Chart Show.
Current Presenters
Gisa Arumagarasa, Eddie Chadwick, Sam Clawley, Ollie Green, Maddy Griffiths, Mai, Harris, Didi Jitoboh, Phoebe Lewin, Katie Light, Rishi Pu, Haydar Rahman, Princess Sarker, Brandon Weir, Jay Willz, Jack Woolf
Current Behind Production Team
Charlie Fitzpatrick - Voice and Imaging
Roxanne Farias - Producer
Millie Hudson - Voice and Adverts
Previous Presenters
·Jude Avery, Jake Barker, Kazzie Bazzie, Will Brennan, Jacob Day, Louis Greaves, Matt Jenkins, Ryan Kinnersley, Kristof Kiss, Zahra Khan, Maxim Maddox, Aubrey Morandarte, Yinka Shokunbi, Jasmine Siddon, Ellianna Skye, Em Smith, Taiwo Oluwabusolami, Johnny Winterton
Mixcloud Charts
In 2022, Phoenix Radio CU joined Mixcloud so listeners can re-listen to shows that were live. The shows are released on Mixcloud after the shows are aired. Phoenix Radio CU featured on 14 Gloval Mixcloud Charts. The Global Acoustic, Global Interview, Global Indie Folk, Global Radio, Global 1990s, Global 2000s, Global 2010s, Global Indietronica, Global Alternative Rock, Global Indie/Dance, Global New Wave, Global Free Improvisation, Global Dance Rock and were first on the Global Dance-Punk Charts.
Alumni
Phoenix Radio CU was the home for many radio presenters who have since thrived over their years on the station, including, Author Jake Barker, ITN's Kazzie Bazzie and Global's Matt Jenkins.
Special Guests
Over the last few years, Phoenix Radio CU has had the opportunity to collaborate with well-known presenters across the United Kingdom. Many include Radio 1 Breakfast's Greg James. Capital's Chris StarkJordan North Ben Mundy, Pria Rai and Steve Holden. KISSFM's Sam Darlaston, Reprezent Radio's Mollie Finn and Magic FM's Will Short. CBBC's Joe Maw, The HIMALAYAS Band, Matt Goss and Grant Nicholas from hit band Feeder.
Awards
In April 2022, Phoenix Radio CU won Bronze for "The Amplify Awards Best Fundraising Initiative" for the fundraiser they created in November 2021, a week of fundraising in aid of BBC's Children in Need. From Monday 15th November to Friday 19th November 2021, presenters on Phoenix Radio CU came together to do special shows and challenges for Children in Need. On Friday 19th November 2021, they hosted a Live YouTube Television Special, "Phoenix Radio's Children in Need" hosted by Phoenix Radio Presenters, Jude Avery, Jacob Day, Kristof Kiss, Louis Greaves, and Maddy Griffiths, featuring guests such as Alex Hilton, Malu Molina, and Katus Myles. By the end of the week on the live show, the presenters revealed they earned £175 for Children in Need. In late 2022, Phoenix Radio CU was nominated for two awards at "The Student Radio Awards" Best Journalistic Programming and Best Station Sound. In early 2023, Phoenix Radio CU was nominated for five Amplify Awards, the most nominations ever for one event. On 4th April 2023, Phoenix Radio Won The Amplify Silver Award for Best Contribution to The Region for Phoenix Radio Unplugged.
Best Fundraising Initiative Amplify Awards 2022 - Won (Bronze)
Best Station Sound SRAs 2022 - Nominated
Best Journalistic Programming SRAs 2022 - Nominated
Student Radio Moment of the Year Amplify Awards 2023 - Nominated
Best Contribution to The Region Amplify Awards 2023 - Won (Silver)
Most Improved Station Amplify Awards 2023 - Nominated (Shortlisted)
Best Station Culture Amplify Awards 2023 - Nominated
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