FAQ
What is Amazing Radio?
It’s a new kind of radio, with 100% new music and 100% new voices. Everything is chosen by the audience. We think it’s the first interactive radio station in the world; it’s definitely the first one where all the music comes from unsigned bands, and where all the presenters are new too. And it’s the first national UK radio station to be based outside of London.
How can I listen to Amazing Radio?
In the UK, you can listen on DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) on a DAB receiver in your home, place of work or car. We’re just to the left of the BBC.
Globally, you can listen online at www.amazingradio.co.uk. At present, this requires iTunes (or Winamp if you prefer) to be installed on your computer. (Soon, we’ll change to a streaming service which doesn’t need iTunes).
Where does the music come from?
All the music on Amazing Radio comes from amazingtunes.com, the ethical website where artists get 70% of the download revenues. Since 2006 we’ve been gathering fresh music from unsigned artists. There’s now more than 15,000 songs, all of them new, all of them from unsigned bands.
How do I get my music/my band’s music on Amazing Radio?
It has to be new music and you have to own it. Go to amazingtunes.com and create a user account. Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions, then upload as many songs as you want as MP3s. Then tell your friends to buy, recommend, rate, tag and play your song. Our clever algorithm works out what’s popular and puts you onto the playlist. We also sometimes leapfrog amazing songs straight on the list to give people the chance to get on the radio faster.
How do I get to be a DJ on Amazing Radio?
Record yourself doing a demo link, or several links, into some songs chosen from amazingtunes.com that you like, imagining you’re already on the air. Email the link as an MP3 to info@amazingradio.co.uk. We’ll audition them and ask the audience if they want you on the air.
Who’s behind Amazing Radio
It’s a new company called The Amazing Media Group, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its founder Paul Campbell is an award-winning media entrepreneur who used to make radio & TV programmes for the BBC and elsewhere before he worked in new media. He’s also a musician. There’s a small team of clever people who are passionate about music, about breaking the mould and getting this right. The company is supported by a small number of high net worth investors, most of them based in the north of England, who believe amazing should become a global brand.