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Phil Edmonds
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Community Media Technicist in Manchester, UK
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UK Community Radio Network conference and Community Radio Awards 2025

Over the past few years I've 'live tweeted' various conferences and events I've attended. Given that Twitter/X is becoming increasingly 'troublesome' and tweets are no longer publicly available (you need to have an account to…
UK Community Radio Network conference and Community Radio Awards 2025
Over the past few years I've 'live tweeted' various conferences and events I've attended. Given that Twitter/X is becoming increasingly 'troublesome' and tweets are no longer publicly available (you need to have an account to read.) I decided to use BlueSky instead for my live blog from the UK Community Radio Network conference and Community Radio Awards 2025.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
So just to round up The Community Radio Awards 2025 in Bradford. Was a good do.

#UKCRNconnect
October 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A trip to the beer bus ahead of tonights community radio awards @ukcrn.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last session Stephanie Hirst talking about her radio history.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Panel on the future of Community Radio. Jamie Pritchard Bro Radio, Javed Sattar CMA, Meah Howlett CHAOS Radio

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fix Radio events manager Kerry Cobb tells us about story of Fix Radio.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
From local airwaves to Big Brands with event sponsors PR firm Be Broadcast on their work with Community Radio

#UKCRNConnect
October 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Lunch and look at cool tech in trade show.

And onto the afternoon session at todays Community Radio Network conference

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Dom Chambers next with a panel on 20 years of Community Radio

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Final part of "morning" sessions now. With session from CHAOS and Cornwall community radio network.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Coffee and biscuit time in the break at today's Community Radio Network conference.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Alex Airnes from K107fm on alternative income streams.

Highlights Easy Fundraising site.

#UKCRNConnect
October 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Ian Wolstenholme deputising for Penny Southgate from My Earth Week event, organised by Community Radio Environment Network.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Gary King on diversifying income streams, as getting grants are hard.

Ashdown run business expo made £1,205 profit. Makes money but open advertising leads as well.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Connecting Communities 2025 National conference at Bradford Life Centre getting going with coffee and look round the trade show.

#UKCRNconnect
October 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
On the road to Bradford for UK Community Radio Network conference and Community Radio Awards today. #UKCRNconnect
@ukcrn.bsky.social

Updates throughout the day here.
October 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Hey UK train peeps. When did TrainPal start adding a "Spilt Ticket Fee" of a couple of quid?

Ended up going elsewhere for my tickets for journey this weekend.
I just searched the same journey this morning and they are not charging this fee (but the price has increased with no Advance Singles left).
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Community Media Festival 2025 – Live blog

Over the past few years I've 'live blogged' various conferences and events I've attended. I decided to use BlueSky instead for my live updates from the Community Media Association annual festival. Here's a copy of my posts.
Community Media Festival 2025 – Live blog
Over the past few years I've 'live blogged' various conferences and events I've attended. I decided to use BlueSky instead for my live updates from the Community Media Association annual festival. Here's a copy of my posts.
www.philedmonds.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#CMAFest25

Recognising the founding stations of access radio. Pictures of receiving the awards from Liam at Broadcast Radio later, but a couple of snapshots first....
October 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#CMAFest25

Announcement of new CMA ambassador Danny Lawrence
October 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Next speaker BB Manchester's Jason Hardy reviews his career in radio.

#CMAFest2025
October 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
AI on air next session with Lee Price from @aiir.com

"AI is just a tool" and here to stay.

#CMAFest25
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Next session "Wellbeing at the heart of volunteering".

#CMAFest25
October 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Reaching broader audiences is the next session with Mark Strippel. Giving some background as a DJ and getting into radio via Community Radio.

#CMAFest25
October 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM