Ah, yes. It’s that time of year again. The time when it gets cold and dark and exams are starting and you just want to crawl into bed and stay there until May. Fear not though, because all sorts of good things are happening at Trent Radio.
December 9, 11:59am.
The Fall Season Ends
Yes, the season ends in December, but it’s more of a hiatus. Like when Parks and Recreation stops playing for a few weeks and you get really worried that they might’ve cancelled it and start freaking out because how are you going to get your weekly dose of Ron Swanson but then it comes back in the same time slot to continue to delight you in the new year.
This means that if you’re a programmer you get a month to put together new shows for your listeners’ attentive ears. It also means that if your work or class schedule changes in the new year you should talk to James Kerr, Programme Director, about getting a new time slot.
December 9, 12:00pm.
The Good ‘n Country Radio Marathon Begins
This is a pretty cool event because the Good ‘n Country folks take over the studio and raise money for Trent Radio by hosting a marathon.
What happens is you call the station or drop by to request a song, and for every song you request you pledge to pay a dollar. Last year the marathon lasted for a good 24 hours, so you’ll have lots of time to make your requests.
Also, although it’s definitely country-centric, they might just play a non-country request if you ask them nicely/call so late at night that they are disoriented and confuse Lady Gaga with Dolly Parton.
December 10, 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Trent Radio’s Holiday Talent Show at the Garnet
Hooray! A talent show! The line-up is under wraps at press time, but organizer Jill Staveley promises that it will be live and local and that talent will be drawn from Trent Radio’s operators and programmers (and hopefully Jill herself, because she’s awesome).
Our Transmitter Fundraiser at the Cannery last year was amazing, and this show will continue the tradition. Plus the Garnet has delicious food and cheap beer. Why wouldn’t you show up?
December 12-December 23. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Entre Season Programming
What is the Entre Season, you ask? It’s a time between the end of the Fall Season and Christmas when you’re invited to try your hand at broadcasting. Have an idea for a one-time special? Want to experiment with a different musical style? Feel like talking about your cat for an hour? Contact Blake Redden ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) to sign up for a time slot!
December 24-January 8.
Trent Radio Goes to Sleep
You’ll still be able to tune in, but all regular programming is on hiatus so it’ll be Radio Free Peterborough all the time. A vast selection of local music with a few radio dramas and five-minute projects thrown in for good measure? I’ll be listening!
January 9. The Spring Season Begins
Back to class, back to Trent Radio.
In case you skimmed through the beginning of this article, I will re-iterate: IF YOU HAVE A SHOW NOW YOU WILL STILL HAVE A SHOW AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. PLEASE COME BACK!
Doesn’t all this great stuff make you feel a bit better about your life? It’s working for me. Happy lead-up-to-the holidays!
