Purple Radio is currently off-air during the vacation period. We'll return at the start of term. Tune in anyway!
Welcome to Durham University's Student Radio Station

rightspeaker.jpgPurple Radio is an award-winning student radio station that broadcasts 24 hours a day during term time at Durham University in the North East of England. We have over 150 shows, 150 members and growing fast. We provide daytime entertainment shows, speech shows, daily news bulletins and specialist music shows in the evening.

The station is back online after Easter with our most comprehensive and diversified schedule to date with shows to suit all tastes from the best presenters Durham has to offer. Take a look at the schedule for this term to see what's on offer or listen now with our brand new Purple Player. If you are interested in getting involved or applying for a show, read on.

 
End of Broadcasting
  • Broadcasting will end this Wednesday (24/6/2009). If you have a show on Wednesday then that will go ahead as per usual but no shows on Thursday. This is so we have time to properly close down the station before the end of term.
 
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Your radio station needs YOU!

   Purple are saving up for a brand new mixing desk and we need your support.

Help us with our fundraising effort! 

Donate!

 
Joining Purple
Purple is always looking for fresh talent and new presenters to give something different to our listeners. Our schedule for this team is packed but we try to accommodate wherever possible. If you fancy being onpurple_headphones_smaller.jpg the air or would just like to know about the process, get in touch with our Head of Broadcasting, Andrew:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Don't worry about past experience, our team will ensure you are fully trained before going on air!

If you have an interest in any other areas of the station, such as the News, Music or Station Promotion teams, then please get in touch with our Deputy Station Manager, Bryony: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it who will be able to help.