I've not written on this thing for ages. The main reason is that this term has been so busy. Firstly I'm Head of Specialist programming for Burn FM, which is our student radio station. Our committee team has been working really hard this year to move the station forward and we've done a great job in the short space of time we've been there. We successfully have the radio playing in the University's catering area for the Vale Village which is home to thousands of students, increasing the exposure to an unprecedented level. We successfully organised an acoustic set by one of the country's best new bands; Bombay Bicycle Club on campus, which was also broadcast live and also been nominated for 'Most improved student group" at the SU's awards which are next week. The website is looking better than ever and it features show profiles, podcasts, sports results and the news headlines from university before any other source. All in all, the radio station is better than ever and everyone who has contributed has worked extremely hard to ensure that the station is as recognisable and prominent in student life as it possibly can be
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Check out the Burn FM website and www.burnfm.com
The fact I also have 8,000 words to write for next Tuesday may also have a small part to play in the lack of blogging, but I'm burnt out today, so I figured I'd write a post.
So, there's a lot to catch up on. Liam Gallagher making a mockery of the Brits puts him down as a complete knobhead or a hero rock star not giving a shit about a cheap award (winners included JLS, I'm just saying) depending on which camp you fall into. Personally I'm the latter. I know Liam Gallagher is an absolute twat, but the Brits....really? They're pretty worthless in my opinion and to be honest the best performance of the night came from two Americans. Anyway the night was overshadowed (again) by the ridiculous Lady Gaga. Stick to making pop music love. I don't care if you're wearing a sheep's skull on your head or covered in fake blood.
Elsewhere, the Rage against the X Factor campaign has lead to the band behind the song declaring a victory party in Finsbury Park on the 6th June this year. Luckily I managed to get tickets which is a pretty big deal to me. I'm a massive Rage fan and although they might not be all that in the political arena (Tom Morello wore Nike trainers last time I saw them) they're very very good live. Plus the gig is 3 days before I turn 21, so what better way to celebrate.
It's shocking that I haven't seen any live music this year yet, but the Gaslight Anthem and the King Blues are on tour, so I may go and see them.
Anyway back to writing these 8,000 words.
