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Resonance FM: Radio Art's Radical Underground
20 Jun
Summary
- Resonance FM began broadcasting in summer 1998 from a South Bank attic.
- It champions 'radical hospitality,' offering a platform to diverse voices.
- The station's archive is an extraordinary resource for radio art.
Launched in the summer of 1998, Resonance FM began as a guerrilla radio station operating from a small attic on London's South Bank. Its early broadcasts mixed experimental programming with improvised music and community voices, fostering an atmosphere of broadcasting freedom.
Nearly three decades later, Resonance FM continues to broadcast worldwide, celebrated as a beacon of radio art. It champions radical hospitality, offering a platform to unheard voices and pioneering community radio in the UK.
Comedian Stewart Lee delves into the station's unique history, exploring its founding concepts and extensive archive. He connects with past and present broadcasters, founders, artists, and volunteers who contribute to this exceptional audio institution.
