- Culture
- 10 Jun 09
There's one sure fire way to bring your music to the attention of the masses – and that's by getting it played on radio. Fortunately, Ireland has no lack of independently inclined stations out there – most of which play demos.
Regional Stations
1. U105
Homemade Jam, Sunday 6-8pm
Presenter: Kresanna Aigner
Rock, folk and blues, with in-studio interviews and performances. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Homemade Jam, Havelock House, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1EB.
Listen online: www1.u105.com/index.asp
2. RADIO ULSTER (92-95 FM)
Across The Line, Monday 7.30-10pm, Saturday midnight-2am
Presenters: David O’Reilly and Paul Hamill
Indie, hip hop and electro with a Norn Iron bent and regular studio sessions. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Across The Line, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HQ.
Listen online: www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/atl/
3. BBC RADIO FOYLE (93.1 FM) AND ULSTER (94.5 FM)
After Midnight With..., Wednesday midnight-1am
Presenter: Stephen McCauley
Oppenheimer’s favourite DJ prides himself on listening to all the demos he’s sent. Regular interviews and sessions by mainly local acts.
Contact: [email protected]
Listen online: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_radio_ulster
Electric MainlineThursday 7-8pm
Presenter: Stephen McCauley
An eclectic mix of old and new alternative music. Features unsigned local acts.
Contact: [email protected]. 8 Northland Road, Derry BT48 7NE.
Listen online: www.bbc.co.uk/radiofoyle
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4. COOL FM (97.4 FM)
Olga On The Z, Sunday 7-9pm
Presenter: Olga Kinsman
Indie and rock in all their myriad forms. Demos welcome, especially from local acts.
Contact: [email protected]. P.O. Box 974, Belfast BT1 1RT.
Listen online: www.coolfm.co.uk
5. CORK 96FM
The Green Room, Saturday 6-8pm
Presenter: Michael Carr
The best in new Irish music, with interviews and sessions. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Cork 96FM, Broadcasting House, Patricks Place, Cork.
Listen online: www.96fm.ie
6. CORK’S RED FM (104.2 to 106.1 FM)
Transmission, Friday 7-9pm
Presenter: Colm O’Sullivan
The very best in new music from indie and electro to hip hop and drum ‘n’ bass. Demos welcome, especially from local acts.
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.redfm.ie
Green On Red, Sunday 7-10pm
Presenter: Ashley Keating
The best in new Irish music, with acoustic sessions and interviews.
Contact: [email protected]. 1 University Technology Centre, Bishopstown, Cork.
Listen online: www.redfm.ie
7. SHANNONSIDE (97.2 FM LEITRIM SOUTH/ 104.1 & 104.6 FM WEST ROSCOMMON/95.7 FM BOYLE AREA)
The Baggy Jumper, Saturday 6-7pm
Presenter: Karina Charles
Irish and international indie, with studio guests. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Master Tech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford.
Listen online: www.shannonside.ie
8. LIMERICK LIVE 95
Limerick Green And Live, Friday 10pm-midnight
Presenter: Alan Jacques
100% contemporary Irish music, with interviews, sessions and live gig tie-ins. Demos welcome.
Contact: [email protected]. Radio House, Dock Road, Limerick.
Listen online: www2.live95fm.ie
9. i102-104
iTest, Sunday 5.50-8.50pm
Presenter: Josh Clarke
Indie and hip-hop, with studio sessions and interviews. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Unit 19, Wellpark Leisure Block, Wellpark, Galway.
Listen online: www.i102104.ie
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10. i105-107
Ar Eileamh, Monday-Friday 7-10pm
Presenter: Orlagh Donnelly
In both Irish and English, Ar Eileamh – it translates as ‘on demand’ – concentrates on the more commercial side of rock and indie with demos welcome.
Contact: [email protected]. Unit C, Monksland Business Park, Athlone, Roscommon.
Listen online: www.i105107.ie
11. MIDLANDS 103
The Best Of Irish, Sunday 10pm-midnight
Presenter: June Carley
Regular live sessions and studio guests, with the emphasis on local talent. Demos accepted.
Contact: [email protected]. Tindle House, Axis Business Park, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Listen online: www.midlandsradio.fm/default.aspx
12. BEAT 102-103
Irish Beats, Saturday and Sunday 6-8pm
Presenter: Rob O’Connor
Homegrown rock and indie, with studio guests and lots of local demos played.
Contact: [email protected]. The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford.
Listen online: www.beat102103.com
13. WLR FM (95.1 & 97.5 FM)
The Irish Music Show With...Friday 10pm-1am
Presenter: Roddy Cleere
The best in new and classic Irish music, with local acts regularly featured.
Contact: [email protected]
Listen online: www.wlrfm.com
The Secret Chord, Monday-Thursday 10pm-midnight
Presenter: Liam Merriman
The well-known local singer-songwriter plays the best of everything and always leaves room for new artists.
Contact: the [email protected]. The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford City.
Listen online: www.wlrfm.com
14. RADIO KERRY (96-98 FM)
The Pulse, Monday-Friday 10pm-12 midnight
Presenter: Abigail Bernard
Plays the top ten most requested chart songs, as well as personal requests. Also features interviews and new music. In addition, the show airs selected demo tracks from the Hot Press First Cuts column.
Contact: [email protected]. Main Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Listen online: www.radiokerry.ie
15. KCLR 96FM
The Eclectic Light Programme, Saturday 9-11pm
Presenter: Martin Bridgeman
Covers a wide spectrum of music, and features interviews with local and visiting acts. Plays selected demo tracks from the Hot Press First Cuts column.
Contact: [email protected]. The Broadcast Centre, Carlow Road, Kilkenny.
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National Stations
TODAY FM (100-102 FM)
Paul McLoone, Monday-Thursday 7-10pm
Presenter: Paul McLoone
The best in alternative with the genial McLoone, who moonlights as singer with The Undertones.
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.todayfm.com
Alison Curtis, Monday-Thursday 10pm-midnight
Presenter: Alison Curtis
A mix of alternative and chart hits.
The Last Splash, Sunday 8-10pm
Presenter: Alison Curtis
The best in new and classic indie. Demos accepted.
Presenter: Alison Curtis
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.todayfm.com
Donal Dineen Show, Monday-Thursday midnight-2am
Presenter: Donal Dineen
Electronica, indie and world music.
Contact: Today FM, Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2.
Listen online: www.todayfm.com
RTÉ RaIdiO Na GaeltachtA (90-92 FM)
An Taobh Tuathail, Monday-Friday 11pm-1am
Presenter: Cian O Caoibhan
Electronica, dream-pop, alt-folk, soundtracks and jazz.
Contact: [email protected]
Listen online: www.rte.ie/rnag
RTÉ 2fm (90-92 FM)
Cormac Battle, Sunday 9.30pm-midnight
Presenter: Cormac Battle
The finest indie sounds, as well as interviews, sessions and live recordings.
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.2fm.rte.ie
The Alternative To Sleep, Monday–Friday midnight-2am
Presenter: Dan Hegarty
Music from all genres, with excellent sessions and live performances also in the mix.
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.2fm.rte.ie
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The Annex, Friday 9.30pm-12am, Sunday 7-9.30pm
Presenter: Jenny Huston
Classic indie-pop and rock.
Contact: [email protected].
RTÉ, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Listen online: www.2fm.rte.ie
Dublin Stations
PHANTOM 105.2 FM
Plays the best of rock and alternative music 24/7. The station actively seeks demos and has specialist shows in the evening covering everything from goth and metal to industial and punk.
Contact: [email protected]. 73 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1.
Listen online: www.phantom.ie
DUBLIN’S 98
Totally Irish, Sunday 8-10pm
Presenter: Claire Connellan
New and classic rock presented as Gaelige.
Contact: [email protected]. Level 3, South Block, The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.
Listen online: www.dublins98.ie
Spin 103.8
Irish Alternative, 10.45-11.45am
Presenter: Eva Stack
Presented completely as Gaeilge with bands coming into the studio every week, and demos played.
Contact: [email protected]. Level 3 South Block, The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.
Listen online: www.spin1038.com
103.2 DUBLIN CITY FM
The Moshpit, Thursday 10-11pm
Presenter: Pam Duggan
Hard rock and metal show that plays as many demos as possible.
Contact: [email protected].
Listen online: www.dublincityfm.ie
Noise Annoys, Thursdays 10-11pm
Presenters: Gavin Kierans and Darragh O’Halleran
Irish and international indie, with plenty of band interviews and acoustic sessions. Demos actively sought.
Contact: [email protected]. Unit 6, Docklands Innovation Park, 128-130 East Wall Road, Dublin 3.
Listen online: www.dublincityfm.ie
90.3 NEAR FM
The Near FM Sessions, Thursday 7-8pm
Focuses on a different up-and-coming/unsigned Irish act each week. Welcomes demos for consideration.
Contact: [email protected]. The Near FM Sessions, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Dublin 17