FEISTY
RADIO SHOW F.A.Q.
Why did Feisty end?
Is
there an online archive of the shows?
What
was the playlist policy?
Any
tips on how my band can get on the radio?
Is there still a live Feisty e-mail address?
Why did Feisty end? - TOP
Feisty came to a close
at the end of 2004 because of its regular DJ emigrating from England. This site remains as an archive of the show,
including playlists, MP3s of featured interviews and links to other sites in a similar groove.
Is there an online
archive of the shows? - TOP
Sadly, no. Bradford Community
Broadcasting was only able to offer live streaming during
the year of broadcast and, for copyright reasons, full
shows cannot be archived here. However, several audio interviews with bands are available for download at
this site and some of the music featured on the show is
available as MP3s
from band's own sites - check our playlists section for details.
What was the playlist policy? - TOP
Feisty's aim was to promote women music-makers,
especially those working in a broadly indie/alternative
vein and who were not signed to major labels. As the show's
name suggests, tracks with bite, attitude and a punky
edge were favoured. The playlist generally restricted
itself to original music written and performed by female
artists. While accoustic tracks figured on occasion,
electric was very much the norm.
Any tips on how my band can get on the radio? - TOP
There are some suggestions on trying to secure airplay
below and you'll find details of similar radio shows to
Feisty in our links
section.
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Do your
research. Don't be too speculative to start with
- find details of radio shows that your music
definitely seems to fit with, listen to them and/or
check past playlists. If you have a demo rather
than a full release, try and assess if the show
will play demos.
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When you submit music, send
your CD with any shrink wrap removed (makes life
easier for lazy/busy DJs).
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Add brief written
information about your band and its music -
ideally an eye-catching single sheet, including a
photo, band logo, etc. Tailoring this sheet to
the show and DJ is always a plus, e.g. adding a
note of any tracks you particularly think would
fit the playlist. This will help a DJ feel that
you've taken an interest in their particular
programme and also gives a pointer to where they
might start listening.
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Don't forget to include a
phone number / e-mail address / website details
for the band plus details of any dates you have
coming up in the show's area of coverage.
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Don't
expect immediate results - be prepared to accept
that your CD may stay in a pile for a while. If
you do decide to follow up a CD you've sent, don't
let yourself appear be over pushy.
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Whatever
happens, believe in yourself and your music. If
other people don't get it, that's their loss!
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Is there still a live Feisty e-mail address? - TOP
Yes, you can get in
contact by writing to mail[at]feisty.plus.com
- NB replace [at]
with @.
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