Rebirth Of Regional Radio In The UK | Magna - East Midlands | Studio Tour

Описание: Regional radio was once the soundtrack to everyday life in the UK. It woke us up in the morning, kept us company on the school run, made us laugh at work, and connected us to the places we called home.

This video captures something truly special - the launch and rebirth of regional radio, told through the incredible journey of Magna Radio.

In this vlog, we take you behind the scenes of the creation of Magna Radio’s brand-new studios, following the story from its very first spark of an idea right through to completion - cables laid, desks built, microphones tested, and finally… launch day.

It’s a rare and emotional look at what it really takes to build a radio station from the ground up in 2025, powered not by shareholders or algorithms, but by passion, belief, and community.

At the heart of this story is Mark Dennison, leading Magna Radio into life and pressing play on the very first song broadcast from the studio. That moment…simple, quiet, and hugely powerful - symbolises far more than just the start of a radio station. It represents a return to something many of us thought had been lost forever.

For decades, local and regional radio was part of the fabric of British life. But over time, consolidation by big radio groups stripped away local voices, local accents, and local stories. Familiar presenters disappeared. Connections were broken. Communities were left listening to stations that no longer felt like home.

Magna Radio steps in to take on that mantle - proudly, unapologetically, and independently….Headed by founder Tom Priestley!

This launch isn’t just about bricks, mortar, and broadcast equipment. It’s about giving great local broadcasters a second chance…voices that once meant everything to their listeners, voices that were edged out by “the big boys”, now returning to do what they do best: entertain, inform, support, and connect.

It’s about bringing back the laughs, the companionship, the shared moments, and that comforting sense that someone local is speaking directly to you.

Watching this journey unfold is emotional - especially for anyone who grew up with regional radio as part of their daily routine. You can hear it in the presenters’ voices, see it in their faces, and feel it in the room as Magna Radio goes live for the very first time.

This is more than a station launch.
It’s a revival.
It’s a statement.

And it’s proof that local radio still matters.

If you care about radio, community, creativity, and the power of local voices, this is a story worth watching and worth sharing.

Learn more about Magna Radio at www.magnaradio.co.uk

Welcome back to regional radio.

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