The full line-up has been confirmed for this year’s UK Community Radio Network (UKCRN) Conference, taking place in Bradford on Saturday, 25th October.
The annual event coincides with the 20th anniversary of community radio in the UK, celebrating two decades of local broadcasting, connection and impact, supported by headline sponsor Be Broadcast.
Hits Radio presenter Stephanie Hirst will share her personal journey in radio, reflecting on her career and the importance of community stations in engaging and empowering audiences.
A special anniversary panel led by Dom Chambers from Sound Vision will look back at how community radio has evolved over the last twenty years. Dom will be joined by Jason Rosam of Riverside Radio and other well-known figures from across the sector.
UKCRN Co-Founder Rebecca Steers will host a forward-looking session on the future of community radio, exploring new technology, legacy planning and the development of the next generation of broadcasters.
Other speakers include Kerry Cobb from Fix Radio, who will present a case study on serving the UK’s builder community while maintaining community values, and representatives from Be Broadcast, Cornwall Media Network and Ashdown Radio, offering insights into PR, collaboration and event-based income generation.
Industry suppliers including Promo Only, DHD Audio, Vortex Communications, Radio News Hub, RadioToday and The MediaSite UK will also be there throughout the day.
To support attendance, 20 bursary places covering both the conference and the Community Radio Awards have been made available, funded by Aiir, Be Broadcast, Steers Media, Broadcast Bionics, Rupert Brun, All In Media and UKCRN.
The weekend concludes with a Development Morning on Sunday, 26th October, providing hands-on opportunities for networking, demo feedback and skills development.
Tickets for both events are available via communityradio2025.eventbrite.co.uk.
More information on the bursary scheme is available at ukcrn.radio/bursary.