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Radio producer courses with The Erewash Sound Academy

Are you person who is good with communication and management skills who wants to achieve a dream of becoming a radio producer? Luckily for you, Erewash Sound provides a radio producer course that will set you up with the skills and experience you need to become a producer, behind every successful presenter is a successful producer! BRANDING and its importance both on-air and off-air CONTENT CREATION through finding and researching ideas WRITING FOR RADIO and how communicating differs from other […]

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Hit For Six Festival: Nashville Nights 2027: West Hallam – Sunday 30th May

Organisers of an outdoor Country Festival in West Hallam have announced just some of the line up for the 2027 event to be staged on Sunday 30th May, hosted by Erewash Sound presenter, Ian Perry. The event aims to celebrate all that is great and good about country music; outstanding and award-winning solo and full band tributes, live bands, line dance and, in association with the British Country Music Association, the BCMA Horizon Hour with three BCMA 2027 award nominees. […]

13 October 2026 11

Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 10th October 2026

We've teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to £25,000 by playing for as little as £1 a week in their weekly draw. Prizes start at £25 for three matched numbers, £250 for four matched numbers, £2,000 for five matched numbers and if you can match ALL six numbers, £25,000 is yours! Match two numbers and get three extra tickets for the following draw! The winning numbers for Saturday 10th October 2026 are […]

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Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

The latest episode of the Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast is now available. Hosted by Sally Peacock, the podcast explores the stories behind businesses across Erewash — and the people who run them. In this episode, Sally talks to Binder and Wayne from Orange Box Self Storage, sponsors of Erewash Sound Drive. They share how the family business has grown over 15 years, how the storage industry has changed, and why, despite all the technology, people remain firmly at the […]

6 October 2026 178

Erewash Sound's radio car - Melody at West Park - Long Eaton

Borough Wide

Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

Erewash Sound was front and centre as a spectacular new curved bridge with a soaring arch was formally opened in Long Eaton – as residents got a chance to join in the celebrations with an outdoor party. The eye-popping landmark – named 'West Park Bridge' - one of the most dramatic results of Long Eaton’s £25million Town Deal – began taking shape earlier in 2026. Its giant arch was craned into place over the Erewash Canal just before England’s first […]

19 September 2026 153

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We Are Young – every Friday from 7:00pm

Freshly graduated from The Erewash Sound Academy, a new generation of radio presenters has taken to the air to present We Are Young on Erewash Sound! It is the show for the young and the young at heart, with the latest hit music, plus features, news, showbiz, chat and more for young people. Tune in to get to know and hear just some of the new team behind the microphones – Isla, Jake, Livvi, Millie, Tallulah and Vinnie every Friday […]

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Station News

Presenter Training Course – Starts 21st September

Our Presenter Training course is designed to help you develop strong presenting skills that engage audiences and leave a lasting impression. Through practical guidance and hands-on experience, you will learn how to structure your content effectively, project confidence and connect authentically with listeners. This course is ideal for aspiring presenters, content creators, broadcasters, and professionals who want to improve their presentation abilities. Whether you are taking your first steps into presenting or looking to refine your existing skills, our experienced […]

21 August 2026 138

Jari Luoma (credit) with his listening equipment in Finland.

Borough Wide

Scandinavian Sound – Erewash Sound reaches far afield in Summer months

Warmer Summer weather has left local people reaching for ice creams, cold drinks and fans but in Scandinavia, it has led one radio buff to reach for his listening equipment. Jari Luoma contacted Erewash Sound from Southern Finland, having picked up 103.5 FM broadcasts on two occasions, in what he described "an exceptional moment for UK radio reception", adding that he was thrilled to receive our low power signal. Jari, a radio DXer who operates a remote listening station using […]

17 July 2026 63

Borough Wide

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Saturday night – as the country basked in a heatwave – saw venues packed with revellers watching the crunch clash. A giant outdoor screen was set up at Ilkeston Town FC’s New Manor Ground – where ecstatic crowds saw Harry Kane and his men beat […]

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Station News

Radio producer courses with The Erewash Sound Academy

Hit For Six Festival: Nashville Nights 2027: West Hallam – Sunday 30th May

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 10th October 2026

Listen to the latest Erewash Sound Business Show Podcast

Erewash Sound leads a party in the park as Long Eaton’s stunning bridge is opened.

We Are Young – every Friday from 7:00pm

Presenter Training Course – Starts 21st September

Scandinavian Sound – Erewash Sound reaches far afield in Summer months

Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues

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