Who started it?
SMUC Radio was set up in October 2008 by Eamonn McCrystal. The first show was broadcast at 7am on 19 February 2009 and was launched by a host of SMUC Radio presenters.

Where are the studios?
The studios are based at St Mary’s Students’ Union building. All of the equipment was purchased especially for the station.

Who’s the boss?
The station is a voluntary organisation run by students and staff. The station is an integral part of the Students’ Union and is a department within the SMSU. Although the station aims to broadcast the students' own shows and give them total control, it does have a station manager and technical manager.

How and when can we listen?
SMUC Radio broadcasts at www.smucradio.com 24 hours a day 7 days a week across the world online!
The presenters are students or staff, who volunteer to put time and effort into the success of the station.

Why should we listen?
As well as playing the best in pop, rock and dance music SMUC Radio carries a whole range of information about events and developments within the University and student community as well as information jingles on student health and welfare issues and news items targeted at students.

Is it successful?
If you can measure sucess by the amount of celebs that have already popped in to say “hello”- then YES it is very successful when you think that we have spoken to people like Josh Hartnett, Lily Allen, Aisylene Horgan Wallace, Judi Dench and Goldie Lookin’ Chain to name a few!

SMUC Radio has won Radio Awards in the past years, and aims to win many more of these in future: watch this space!

Can more students get involved?
There are plenty of jobs to do in radio so you don’t have to be a presenter to take part. SMUC Radio are always eager to hear from students who want to take part. Become a member for just £10 today!