Writing on Air has been a fantastic opportunity to learn more about creating and delivering a radio show—I got to talk with poets I really admire and share my interests with a larger audience.
Welcome to Chapel FM
This is the website for Chapel FM—the first-ever arts centre in East Leeds. You will be able to find everything you need to know about what is going on in the Centre; about how you can get involved and be part of it; and how you can listen and watch all the programming from our community radio station, East Leeds FM.
Explore Chapel FM...
Deaf Friends
Deaf Friends is a group of young people with hearing impairments from across Leeds, who visit Chapel FM every so often for lots of creative music and broadcasting fun
Cake on the Radio
Most people love cake and great conversations. Cake on the Radio combines the two to create a sweet combination for your listening ears, with each guest discussing their life and favourite cake
A year at Chapel FM
We are celebrating four years of creative activities at Chapel FM—the first-ever arts venue in East Leeds. Last year we had a massive 78% increase in the number of the visitors attending the Centre. This report should give you a quick overview of what has been happening in the last...
Lost Souls
Sat 6th October, 5:00pm
Live performance of a brand new play created by the Chapel FM Love Theatre group
I signed up on Open Day. I’d never done anything like it before but I got hooked to radio. It’s been the best year of my life. I’ve met so many brilliant people and it’s changed my idea of what I want to do in my life. I do everything I can at Chapel FM.
Grow…Cook…Eat
9th Nov '18 - 21st Dec '18
From growing on the Chapel FM allotment to Friday cooking group to eating!
That Sunday!
Local and regional musicians take centre stage with a selection of live performances and interviews
Electronic Open Mic Night
Fri 23rd November, 7:30pm
Laptops, synths, drum machines, loop stations, groove boxes, sequencers, samplers, iPads, keyboards...sorry no acoustic guitars!
Job Opportunity: Community Arts Worker (music)
We are looking to appoint a part-time Community Arts Worker to join our team who has a specific role in developing our music offer at Chapel FM.
Urban Selection: Acid Techno #2
Sun 23rd Sep '18, 5:00pm
The mash-up with Acid Techno part 2 with DJ Khaos
From The Bandroom #9
Today, 10:00pm
This month we travel to Huddersfield to the bandroom of Hammonds
I tried out all aspects of broadcasting and I’ve ended up doing a bit of everything. I’m in the tech group, the broadcast group and I even help out serving coffee and cake to studio guests sometimes.
Open Mic Night Sep 18—Scalarama Special
Fri 28th September, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night goes all filmic to celebrate Scalarama
40 Faces of St Gemma’s Hospice
Go behind the scenes of St Gemma’s Hospice during their 40th Anniversary year. Portraits of 40 people, photographed by Olivia Hemingway are now on display at Chapel FM Arts Centre. Patients, families, volunteers and staff all share their stories in this moving and uplifting exhibition. This is a chance to...
What Remains
Wed 10th October, 2:00pm
A film by Geoff Brokate and Verd de Gris Arts as part of the Love Arts Festival
Find Your Frequency
3rd Oct '18 - 20th Dec '18
A daytime course in radio production and life skills. Open to anyone and each participant gets individual support.
Amazing Yorkshire #5
Today, 9:00pm
Amazing Yorkshire in Radio Chapel FM! Heritage Open Days, National Parks in Yorkshire and many more!
Hot Flavours #37
Today, 7:30pm
In keeping with autumn’s approach we switch from light to dark - to Moonglow, as the new season features Hampton, Shearing, Rollins and Tatum.
Dave’s Dozen
An exploration of a dozen songs from different artists, genres and record labels presented by Dave Wrighton
Left of Leeds
John Toolan shows off his selection of left field jazz for the ultimate alternative Friday evening. Music with substance and style.
Common Ground
Jake Wright presents a musical exploration of the Commonwealth of Nations: the intergovernmental organisation of 52 member states united by language, history, culture and more
That Sunday! #6
Sun 23rd Sep '18, 4:00pm
This months show will highlight the local events that have been happening and will be happening in the next few weeks.
Next Generation
6th Nov '18 - 28th Mar '19
6-month courses for young people in broadcasting, music and theatre
Sunday Stressbuster #15
Sun 23rd Sep '18, 12:00pm
Linda returns to bust some autumn stress with special guest Christine Butterfield
Open Day
Sat 6th October, 2:00pm
Our autumn Open Day at Chapel FM where you can find out all about our Next Generation and other courses...
Comedy Up the Chapel
Fri 19th October, 7:30pm
Discount Comedy Checkout create a brand new comedy night for Chapel FM
Thanks to our funders...
