2008 ON-AIR DATES ANNOUNCED
Have you noticed that the countdown timer has changed? It is no longer counting down to Bonfire - it is counting down to 7am on Saturday 11th October 2008, when Rocket starts broadcasting again via this very web site. We will be joined by our FM listeners on Saturday 18th October, and both web and FM will continue to bring you the best of local Lewes radio until the end of Thursday 6th November. Make a note of the dates now!
THE MUSIC
No official playlists - we aim to air every kind of
music and then some. Throughout the
Rocket run, presenters choose their own
music. Weekdays, you’ll find a mix of popular
music you just won't hear elsewhere.
Then in the evenings and at weekends,
you’ll find huge variety to please your ears.
There are shows full of Rock, Blues, Jazz,
World, Country, Classical, Americana, Soul,
World Beat, Folk, Showtunes, Nostalgia,
Guitar Music, Psychedelia, Rock & Roll,
Alien Soundtracks ... and that's all before we mention those individuals who refuse
to tie their shows down to one genre, but
promise hours of "interesting things" ...
Musicians often pop in to various shows
and play a song or two. And we welcome
back the Starfish Live and Unplugged sessions
- lots of bands and solo artists from Lewes's
amazing youth music project, live and direct
from Rocket's Global Broadcast Complex.
GET INVOLVED!
Rocket is run entirely by volunteers, and we
are always ready to accept (gratefully) offers of help of any kind,
whether your time or your money.
If you are able to spare a few hours each day (or only on some
days) to help with administrative tasks like answering the phone,
checking e-mails, welcoming guests, boiling the kettle (very important,
that) and so forth - please get in
touch!
If you have something you would like to talk about on air - an
upcoming local event, an adventure in foreign parts, memories of
Lewes past, anything that will be of interest to our listeners -
please get in touch!
If you would like to advertise your business on-air, or sponsor
a programme, it's not too early to plan for this year's run - please get in touch!
Our thanks to all the volunteers who assisted in the back office, answering the phone, checking e-mail, making tea, doing all the hundreds of things which have to be done while we're on-air. It may not be as glamorous as presenting, but we couldn't begin to operate without them. This coming season, they will have their own page of photos and bios, so that you know who you're talking to when you ring up - if you would like to be one of that number, then get in touch!
ROCKET ALL OVER THE WORLD
Every year we create a World Map to show where our listeners are - and they are all over the place (which must say something about something). Take a look at it and see if your country is marked - and, if it isn't, tell us about it!
MORE INFORMATION
Rocket FM Lewes is brought to Lewes and the surrounding
region once a year by the East Sussex
Radio Society, a collection of enthusiasts based in the local
area. Our mission is to bring you community radio, to entertain
you and to inform you.
 Running a community radio station on a Restricted Service Licence
costs quite a lot of money. You can help to support us in a number
of ways!
- Buy a Rocket T-shirt!
- Buy our latest CD, containing not
only the original play "The Trial of the Bonfire Boys"
but also highlights from our Bonfire coverage of 2002
- Advertise on the radio -
it doesn't cost a lot, and you reach the people you want to reach
- Sponsor a specific programme
each day, or each week
- Or, in not exactly the words of the Blessed Bob Geldof - just
send us the money! You can make a donation, safely and security, via Paypal - just use the button below.
SPONSORS' ROLL OF HONOUR
(Read the full list of sponsors here, and see our 2007 Report to Sponsors here)
Please take the time to look at the list of those wonderful firms
and organisations who sponsor
us. They're supporting us, and we couldn't do it without them,
so please support them! And, when you do deal with them, thank
them for sponsoring Rocket FM - then they might do it again!
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