FAQs

Q: What are the most popular programme genres?
A: Here’s the results:
There are 166 Features in the archive, which makes it the most popular genre by far. International is second with 68 , followed by Drama with 64. There are 56 Music programmes, 45 in Comedy and 37 Experimental programmes. The least popular genre is Sport with just 13 programmes. This probably says a lot about the kind of people who run BIRSt. Check out Wednesday Afternoons by Matt Collins to find out more!

Q: Why can’t I see the play button?
A: Adobe Flash Player is not installed.

BIRSt has recently moved to a flash-based media player. You will need to download Adobe Flash player to listen to the programmes on BIRSt.
It can be found here.

Q: How can I join BIRSt?
A: You could be running BIRSt next year!

The MA in Radio Production is currently recruiting for its next cohort. The course, which has the support of prominent production houses within the Radio industry runs the Bournemouth Internet Radio Station (BIRSt) as part of its assessment programme.

The MA Radio Production runs over a year, from October to September, and is taught by Radio professionals under the direction of Professor Sean Street, an active programme maker in his own right and Britain’s first Professor of Radio. Previous students are currently working in a wide range of Radio jobs, and Bournemouth Media School’s international reputation for innovation and pioneering technologies ensures that students are equipped to enter this fast-changing profession with a highly relevant training.

We make primarily Speech Radio, but your year by the sea in Bournemouth includes all aspects of Radio broadcasting including music Radio, scheduling, branding, presentation and writing for Radio. If you would like to know more, we will happily send you information. Please contact us, or visit the website for full details and an application form.

The Programme Administrator
Bournemouth Media School
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
Dorset
BH12 5BB
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965745

Or email the
Programme Administrator

Or Visit the
Media School Website

 

 Q: Who were the most prolific producers?
A: Here’s a ‘league table’:

Pos    Name            Progs    
1      Michelle Farley  11
2=     Alan Brown       10
2=     Andrea Miller    10
2=     Crystal Zhang    10
3      Matt Collins      9
(individual productions only, excludes non-audio postings)

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