Radio Academy: Ben Cooper in conversation with Matthew Bannister

On July 8th, the Radio Academy (Midlands Branch) held an event at The Mailbox which featured the current Controller of BBC Radio One, Ben Cooper, being interviewed by one of the station’s former controllers, Matthew Bannister. Here is the teaser from the Radio Academy event page:

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John Myers – Radio Secrets in Birmingham

John Myers talks radio secrets

On Monday 29th October in Birmingham John Myers will be revealing all his secrets about a life in radio and some of the madcap moments from his long and illustrious career. He will be in conversation with Orion’s Phil Riley from 6.30pm (venue to be announced). This is the day

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Beryl and Betty – oldest ever Sony winners!

The Sony Awards are the Radio Oscars, however never before have two ladies been the recipients of the award for their sparkling wit and repartee on BBC Radio Humberside. Beryl and Betty scooped the award for Best Entertainment Programme at this year’s ceremony, beating Frank Skinner and Adam & Joe to win the prize.

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Radio in the 21st Century – a special treat!

Trevor Dann will be the special guest at the next Creative Networks Meeting on 31st May. His story is below but let me know if you want to come as attendance is invitation only!

Trevor Dann is one of theUK’s top media personalities having worked across a variety of media including radio, television and

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Radio Academy at the Metro Bar

The Midlands branch of the Radio Academy got together on Monday to discuss the future of local broadcasting in the region. haired by Mike Owen, with special guest speaker Phil Riley of Orion Media, the lively discussion featured contributions from the BBC, community radio, ITV Central, Global, City TV and many other local organisations

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