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[edit] About GTFM

GTFM was established in 1999 by the Glyntaff Tenants & Residents Association in Pontypridd as a community project working with local radio enthusiasts. GTFM broadcast in 1999 & 2000 for a month at a time using a Restricted Broadcast Licence (RSL) issued by the Radio Authority. The station has been hugely successful in attracting a large following of loyal listeners. GTFM has the support of local politicians and community groups and celebrities such as Cerys Matthews, Iris Williams & Bonnie Tyler have taken part.

The University of Glamorgan has a strong track record in running Media courses but ventured into the world of "live" Radio in 1999 and 2001, involving students, local school pupils and other young people in its broadcasts. The station "Fusion" won 2 BBC Radio 1 awards for excellence in student radio.

[edit] Access Radio

In 2001 GTFM joined forces with the University of Glamorgan and was chosen as one of 15 groups around the UK ( and the only one in Wales!) to take part in an initial year long Government pilot project, organised via the Radio Authority, to see if it is feasible to set up Access Radio on a permanent basis. The pilot has proved successful and a full evaluation is now underway. The pilot has now been extended to December 2003 and subject to the passage of the Communications Bill we expect GTFM to be granted a permanent licence. The essential difference between Access Radio and other radio is :-


It is run on a "not for profit" basis
It is run by volunteers who receive training in essential skills
Individuals and community groups are actively encouraged to take a role in the station to ensure that it succeeds in terms of community development and capacity building.

GTFM is also fun and entertaining and the programmes we broadcast include all types of music, local news, information and topical issues.

[edit] How GTFM Is Run

GTFM is run by a voluntary management committee, who have extensive experience of management, local radio and community development. The University of Glamorgan funds the evening programmes and Radio training courses. GTFM is run on a day to day basis by the Station Manager. In addition there is a full time Administrator plus the new posts of Community Liaison Officer & Part Time Finance Assistant.

The University of Glamorgan employs a Community Radio Tutor and two part time Administrators who co-ordinate evening broadcasts and Radio training courses. Many volunteers are involved of all ages and from a wide variety of backgrounds. All types of music are catered for on air and as well as presenting programmes, volunteers are involved in producing, researching and administration. GTFM has built up a loyal and growing audience in the area. Previous volunteers have gone on to have successful careers in the BBC and commercial radio.

Contact GTFM
[1] 01443 406111

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