Sunderland Music City Radio Launch

We are celebrating the launch of our radio station with an interactive and informative live panel discussion on 'music for radio'. The panel will kick off at around 5pm, followed by an informal Q&A.

Our own Frankie Francis will host this panel, featuring a range of industry experts.

Scott McGerty - Spark, Dance Revolution

Scott has been on the managerial team of Spark at the University of Sunderland for many years making it a breading ground for many radio stars and in recent times set up his own dance music themed station Dance Revolution, he presents regularly on both and still hosts the chart show on new music station Amazing Radio.

Shell Zenner - Presenter, New Music Tastemaker

Shell has a her fingers or should that be ears on the pulse of new music, she has helped break so many artists during her time working the BBC, XS Manchester, Amazing Radio and more. She is a recognised podcaster and voiceover artist. A great interviewer who has spent many chats with artists like Kae Tempest, Wolf Alice, Jacon Alon, Joshua Idehen

Shakk - Presenter, Musician

Shakk is the host of BBC Introducing in the North East. Shakk offers a unique perspective as he is a music maker himself who knows what it means to get your music on radio. With Radio One Big Weekend coming to Sunderland this year, Shakk's program will be spotlighting regional talent like never before

Keep sending us your jingle and music submissions to be played on our radio station, more details on musiccity.uk/radio