6.10c What is the value of, and what are the social and community impacts of local community radio?

Background

As the radio and audio sector continues to evolve, DCMS wants to understand its growth potential going forward, the social and community impact of the sector (in particular local radio) and the economic and cultural influence of newer technologies such as smart speakers.

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Related UKRI funded projects

  • Archiving Community: Social Infrastructure and Small-Scale, Online Radio Stations

    There has been substantive growth among small-scale, online radio stations (SSORs) across the UK in recent years. The aim of this project is to investigate the impact and challenges faced by SSORs, to document and share ...

    Funded by: AHRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow

    Why might this be relevant?

    This project thoroughly investigates the impact and challenges faced by small-scale, online radio stations, aligning with the question's focus on the social and community impacts of local community radio.

  • Reform Radio: Audio Production Business Development

    Reform Radio is a creative social enterprise based in Manchester which aims to support underserved and underrepresented young people in accessing cultural opportunities, creative skills training and career pathways in th...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: REFORM RADIO COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

    Why might this be relevant?

    While this project focuses on audio production business development, it only partially addresses the question by indirectly supporting underserved and underrepresented young people in the creative industries.