Livewire (radio station)
Radio station in Norwich, England
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Livewire 1350 (more commonly referred to as simply Livewire) is a student radio station run by students of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, Norfolk.[1] The station is part of the UEA Media Collective, which consists of Concrete (student newspaper) and UEA:TV.[1]
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| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Format | Music, news and local entertainment |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Union of UEA Students |
| History | |
First air date | 1990 |
Former frequencies | 1350 kHz |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History
Livewire began broadcasting in 1990, making it one of the longest-running student radio stations in the UK. It was launched by John Peel, but founded by Stephen Howard.
In 2016, the station was rebranded with a new logo and website.
In 2023, Livewire and Nik Richard released "Spread The Joy", a charity christmas single, with vocals provided by members of the station. All proceeds were given to the charity Nourishing Norfolk.[2]
In 2025, former station manager turned BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James visited the station while touring his book All The Best for the Future, and was interviewed by station manager Nathan Winterford and deputy station manager Autumn Gowers.[3]
Structure
Livewire broadcasts online from 08:00–23:00 on weekdays, 9:00-23:00 on Saturdays, and 12:00–19:00 on Sundays.
Committee
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | 2026/27[4] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Manager | Lauren Aarons | George Cooke | Harrison Cable | Nathan Winterford | Edie Davies & Nathan Winterford |
| Deputy Station Manager | Izzy Millen | Libby Corrie | Lucy Potter | Autumn Gowers | Moe Jennings |
| Treasurer | Abbie Thorne | Abbie Thorne | Edie Davies | Martha Turner | Martha Turner |
| First Year Rep | Lucy Potter | Edie Davies | Moe Jennings | George Hill | TBC |
Notable alumni
- Greg James - BBC Radio 1 DJ[5]
- Jay Lawrence - Absolute Radio DJ[6]
- Issy Panayis - Radio X DJ[7]