Welcome to Radio Free Brighton!
Radio Free Brighton is an entirely volunteer run community radio station, but as you can see our friends reach far beyond these shores… (More about us.)
The People
We broadcast music, news and discussion live 10am to 10pm and repeat overnight, 7 days a week.
We cover a wide range of topics by all ages for all ages:
- Eco issues, human rights and in-depth news (both local and global)
- Science, history, arts and poetry
- Stories, weekend live performances by Brighton musicians.
Brighton is full of voices : voices with knowledge, experience, humour to share, opportunities, ideas, creativity, imagination, and music. So let’s hear honesty, inclusiveness –respect for people and planet.



- Radio Free Brighton is a virtual and actual community centre.
- With the internet radio and soon video too, young families can join in baby music, workshops, story telling and other arts activities at home. We hope this will inspire them to come out to join us at Under the Bridge Studios, where sessions happen every Mon, Wed and Frid 11am and 2pm
- Local academics/ people with specialist knowledge share with the community through the radio.
- We teach others, in Europe/USA/Africa how we do internet radio and exchange programs.
- We learn the views and priorities of other communities across the world and find common ground. We share experience of how we handle issues within our communities.
- We work for a more peaceful and co-operative world.
Radio Free Brighton latest news
New Radio Free Brighton Shop — buy goodies online!
We know you guys love Radio Free Brighton. We know you want to support us. So here at RFB towers, we set our heads to pondering and decided to skin two cats with one mixed metaphor.
Introducing the new Radio Free Brighton Shop!
HARVEST SHOW. Tues 9pm.
www.harvest-bh.org.uk
On tonight’s show, Roberta and Vera from the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership will be stopping by to talk about food waste and composting. As part of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign, the Food Partnership is encouraging everyone to waste less food and to compost their unavoidable food waste if they can. Food waste costs us money and costs the environment dearly, so we’ll be hearing some simple tips and advice on making better use of our food, including some you may not have heard before! We’ll also be talking about community composting and other options for those who do not have space to compost on their property.
For more tips, resources and recipes from the Food Partnership: http://www.bhfood.org.uk/page.
Brighton & Hove City Council’s subsidised composter and wormery scheme: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.
Love Food Hate Waste national campaign: http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.
Harvest’s Successful Composting course: http://www.harvest-bh.org.uk/
LISTEN IN ON TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER AT 9PM.
Technology 4 Good finalists!
Radio Free Brighton are very proud to announce that we’ve been listed as finalists in the
Community Voices category of the 2011 Technology 4 Good awards.
Graduate Internships with Brighton UNIs CUPP Monday 5.30pm
On Monday at 5.30pm Dr. Juliet Millican will be joining us at Radio Free Brighton to discuss the brilliant graduate internship scheme which she run. Dr. Millican, author of books including Student Community Engagement — A Model for the 21st Century? (2007) and Finding Commonality Among Difference — Developing Emotional Literacy Through Experiential Work (2009) will be talking to our very own Jodie about the opportunities available for post grad and graduate students in the community.
Such as at Radio Free Brighton!
Tune in at half five on Monday to learn more about this exciting possibility.
Calling all Brighton Bands! Get in Touch!
Radio Free Brighton are making some changes..for the better! As of Feburary we plan to start playing local bands. Exclusively. To begin with, on our playlist between shows, but very soon, on all of our top music shows as well. Be you metal, rock, indie, electro, experimental, big band, choral, pop or whatever, we want to hear from you, and we want to play your music round the clock.
We’ve always strived to be a radio pushing local issues and music, by the people, for the people. And it fits perfectly with our mission to be promoting you, the local musical talent.
So drop us an email at jaki.chase@gmail.com, or give us a ring at Under the Bridge Studios on 07799 564 620 or 01273 601 804 because we’d really love to hear from you and get you out on the airwaves!
Follow Radio Free Brighton… Across the Web!
Thanks for visiting Radio Free Brighton, and we hope you’ve been enjoying our 24hr stream of the latest Brighton talk, music and news.
Did you know we can be found accross the web? Check us out on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Myspace. And “like”, “follow” and “friend” us! You know you want too…
Come To Our Gig Wed 1st Feb @ Psychosocial
Thanks to everyone who turned out to support local brighton artists last week! Under the Bridge are returning to Psycho Social for your weekly dose of local talent. This week we’ve got some of the hottest new Brighton bands in the club, and still not a penny on the door! ‘So why do you do it?’ you ask? For the LOVE.
Bands:
Spit Shake Sisters:
With a fresh and vibrant sound this band are one of the hottest things in Brighton right now. Check ‘em out on their facebook page.
The Vaudville
Describing themselves as “a band that like to write songs and play them to people using amplified guitars and a drum kit”, they’re always a real treat to see live, with boundless energy and a real stage presence. Have a listen on their myspace.
Bella Feud
An Under the Bridge fave Bella Feud have been making some noise on the Brighton indie circuit and played brilliant gigs across the country. You can find out more, and see what the deal is, on their myspace.
Check out Psychosocial here.
From 8 til 12. Feb 1st feauturing Bella Feud (8−9), The Vaudville (9−10) and Spit Shake Sisters (10−11)
Doors at 7pm — Free Entry
See you there!
Climate Connections Workshop, 28th Jan
Claimate Connections are running a free workshop on Saturday January 28th from 11am to 12:30pm at BPEC with the aim of exploring ideas
and actions around climate change. The workshop will be delivered by two
facilitators, aims to be very participative, will make extensive use of photos and
activities and very little text based presentations.
Individuals and groups will be encouraged to make the links between local and global stories around climate
change and to agree on actions or pledges that they can make, even if the action is to gain more awareness of the issues raised.
Refreshments will be provided and they can pay for a child minder or interpreter if needed.
For more information on Climate Connections please visit their homepage here.
If you would like to attend the workshop please email Paolo at
gpaolo.boldrini@bpec.org or call 01273 766610 to book a place.
Green Energy Switch Day
Last year, we were surprised by an amazing fact: Many people who support
green energy and are even willing to put their money in green community
energy schemes, haven’t switched yet to a green electricity tariff!
We made a survey to find out why, and the most common response was simply
laziness. And not knowing how to go about it. If that’s your problem, come
to the Green Energy Switch Day this Tuesday 24th January, 7:30PM at the
foyer of the Old Ship Hotel, with your latest electricity bills (and gas
bills as well, if you’re interested in dual tariffs), and we’ll sort you out
on the spot.
The survey also revealed a number of common questions people have about
switching, and we’ll be answering them as well. For a start, see below a
useful FAQ on green tariffs:
1. Aren’t green tariffs expensive?
Yes and no. Yes, the average green tariff is more expensive than the average
non-green tariff. But no, if you think that:
a. The difference is fairly small. And it isn’t impossible that you
find a green tariff that is cheaper than your current non-green tariff.
b. It’s cheaper to pay now a bit more, than to pay for the consequences
later.
c. It depends on how green is your idea of green. You may find that
the standard tariffs of some big companies are already green enough for you.
To help you with this very issue, we’ll be distributing a quick guide “Green
Energy – How to make it cheaper” at the event.
2. How green is the green energy?
That’s easy to answer: As green as you want it! Your options range from
companies that are committed to a 100% renewable energy policy, to tariffs
that have about 50% renewables, to standard tariffs by big companies that
have significantly lower carbon emissions than the rest. We’ll help you
navigate through the different options so you can choose what’s best for
you.
3. Can I get a fixed plan with a green supplier?
Not currently, but we can advise you on which companies are greener,
relatively speaking, within those that offer fixed plans.
4. I have a key meter. Does this mean I can’t switch?
You can switch to another tariff, however you are limited in your options.
We can advise on which of those options are greener.
5. I really like my current supplier. I don’t dare switching to a
different supplier and be disappointed!
If you are a customer of one of the big companies, all of them currently
have green tariffs. You can stay with your current company and simply switch
to their green tariff.
6. How do I know if the new supplier’s service will be good?
Thanks to the Internet, there are customer’s ratings on all tariffs
nowadays. You can avoid tariffs with low customer ratings if that’s your
concern.
7. What’s in it for you? Are you getting commission from selling us
green tariffs?
Now that you mention it… yes, we are. If you switch to Good Energy,
Ecotricity, Green Energy UK or Coöperative Energy, you will have not only
the satisfaction of contributing to the development of renewable energy, but
also the satisfaction of making a small contribution to a local community
group dedicated to the promotion of eco energy (that is us).
If you have any other questions, and/or are already excited at the prospect
of switching to a green tariff, please come to the Green Energy Switch Day
this Tuesday 24th January, 7:30PM at the foyer of the Old Ship Hotel, with
your latest electricity bills (and gas bills as well, if you’re interested
in dual tariffs), and we’ll sort you out on the spot. And bring any friends
with you that should also switch their electricity tariff.
One Day Workshop For Strings
The workshop is on Saturday 3rd March, 10am-4pm, at the Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road (next to Palmeira Square).
We’ll be covering topics such as acoustic looping, isorhythms and improvisation, scordatura tuning & extended technique (& much more) — if you’re new to these areas all the better! Being able to read music isn’t essential — just bring your instrument.
This Brighton String Workshop is facilitated by Lizzy Carey & Bela Emerson, both experienced and enthusiastic music leaders & tutors, as well as professional contemporary string players.
Cost: £40 advance (£30 concessions/if you book before the end of January) — £50 on the day.
See attached flyer for more details.
Queer Anti-Valentines Night Benefit
For those of you looking for something different to do this Valentine’s, the Cowley Queer Collective are presenting a delicious 2 course candlelit meal with all your queer family, followed by DJ’s and dancing! Whether you’re single, a couple, or wotever, come down and hang out at the cowley, make some new friends and have a good time, without the pressure and comercialism normally associated with the day!
“This Valentines; escape from all the hetero-normative blandness of the city and other establishments on this night, and make your way down to the Cowley Club for an evening of queer lavishness!”
£5 (for the meal), open from 7pm… get there early!
Décor and visuals.
Dress code: Dress to impress!
All money raised will be going towards local communtiy causes.
www.facebook.com/cowleyclub
www.cowleyclub.org.uk
Solicitors Advice On Radio, Sunday, 8pm
Debuting on Sunday at 8pm Radio Free Brighton are happy to announce the launch of our new legal advice show, featuring profesional solicitor Martin Bryan.
This is a talk-show to enable you to get legal advice on a range of legal issues, from Employment Law to Family Law to Contracts to Landlord and Tenant Law, Immigration Law or General Legal Advice. Just send your question by email (studio@radiofreebrighton.org.uk) to or on our facebook or twitter and we will select those questions which we feel have the broadest appeal to answer on the show. This will help people get the expert legal advice they need to know where they stand on a legal issue.
We are giving general legal advice but we will not be liable for any action which may or may not be taken as a consequence of this advice. If you need detailed advice on your particular legal issue contact the law society for a list of available solicitors.
Important Upcoming Events Jan/Feb
Hello Brighton! Here are a few dates for your calendar coming up in the next couple of months -
Thursday 26th Jan Council Meeting Lobby on Music Service Cutsgoes to Council Time to be announced later by Trades council.
LONDON, 31st January The New Green Team: Local government, sustainable energy, jobs and skills, 11–2, TUC, Congress House Great Russell Street. Speakers include Caroline Lucas MP, Leader of the Green Party Frances O’Grady, Deputy General Secretary, TUC Cllr Richard Williams, Opposition Leader, Southampton Council Solar industry representative Mark Bramah, Assistant Chief Executive, APSE Union speaker. To register, please visit http://thenewgreenteam.eventbrite.co.uk/
Brighton and Hove Urges Rethink on Plans to Cut Solar Energy Tariff
“Plans to reduce financial incentives for solar electricity threaten ambitious plans in Brighton & Hove to generate solar power to help cut fuel poverty and reduce CO2 emissions.
The council has urged the government to rethink plans to reduce the Feed In Tariff – which determines payments for organisations that generate their own electricity and sell solar power back to the National Grid.
Brighton & Hove City Council warns that the proposed change of FIT rates will have a negative impact on development in one ofhe UK’s few growth sectors and curtail the opportunity to create more jobs. The proposals also put council plans to potentially roll out solar PV across 1,600 council house roofs and other public buildings at risk.
Changes in FIT were originally proposed to take place on 1 April 2012 but were brought forward to 12 December.
Previously, Solar PV panels that are installed have earned their owners 43 pence per kilowatt-hour generated plus 3p per kilowatt-hour when surplus power is exported back to the grid. A new category for multi-installation is proposed for after 31 March next year, which means that those registered for a multi-installation of Solar PV panels would see FIT rates cut by more than half.
Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet Member for Finance Cllr Jason Kitcat said: “This short-sighted proposal could be a killer blow for the growing UK solar energy industry — not least in Brighton and Hove. Local firms installing solar panels had been looking to expand and take on staff but because of the government’s proposals they now expect to cut jobs.”
This year around 20 solar panels have been fitted to council homes in Brighton & Hove. Cllr Kitcat added: “We hope to install many more solar panels to council homes because solar power will help us support people on lower incomes by reducing their energy costs and keeping them low as well as helping residents live healthier lives. It will also cut the city’s carbon footprint and create jobs in the city.”
Read the full submission to the Department of Energy & Climate Change FIT consultation here”
“Born In Flames”, Feb 5th
Born In Flames (Lizzie Borden, 1983), the famous feminist cult sci-fi film, will be shown in a rare screening at the Duke of York’s Picture House on Sunday the 5th of Feb.
Exploring a vision of American society living with the broken promises of their corrupt revolutionary government, in a country rife with inequalities and told through the voices of two underground radio DJs Born in Flames is a must see for anyone with an interest in politics, feminism or film, and also for anyone wanting to see a gripping movie!
This screening is part of a larger calendar of events taking place in Brighton for LGBT History Month.
For more info check out Zhoosh Brighton, and to book tickets please visit the Duke of York’s homepage.


















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