Edinburgh’s Mix1 Radio

Posted on Feb 24, 2022 by Stockbridge

Edinburgh has a new, Stockbridge based community radio station, launching Friday 25 February, in the heart of the neighbourhood. Edinburgh’s Mix1 Radio will serve its listeners from it’s hub on Hamilton Place with entertainment and local information.

The Edinburgh neighbourhood of Stockbridge has a fabulous community spirit. You only have to walk along the main street of Raeburn Place to find that out. So, with the community in mind local broadcaster, musician and designer Sam Hinks decided the time was right to start a station.

a busy road with cars and people with a clock tower on the right and a church tower on the left

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

“Experience is very important in the radio industry, although enthusiasm and ability to learn are just as important. We want to attract the best people to entertain and inform the local communities as well as align ourselves firmly with the individuals, businesses and organisations that make up the surrounding area.”

Edinburgh’s Mix1 Radio’s most important job is to engage with its listeners and be involved as much as possible with the communities. To that end they have set up a basement studio in the heart of Stockbridge, with a meeting area and admin facilities for the station to grow.

Local events will also be a part of the station’s community role. They will be available to engage in outside broadcasts and live entertainment in Stockbridge and the surrounding neighbourhoods of Edinburgh. Contact the station for details.

Training is an aspect that will be very much embraced by the station. Local schools, colleges and individuals will be encouraged to get in touch.

If you feel you want to be involved with local radio, get in touch with Mix1 Radio. They are an all-encompassing company that will welcome you with open arms.

Look for the station on the internet, broadcasting via its website, mobile portal apps and on smart speakers (local Edinburgh city DAB to come soon).

Feature image: Station Presenter James Shields. James will be live between 12-3pm on Friday.