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WRITING ON AIR 2023

Writing On Air is back again for 2023! This years theme is MISSING.
Come listen in and join us live for our largest Writing On Air festival yet.
Spanning over 7 days and including over 80 programmes, live events and workshops.

SHINE ON

📻 🎧 SHINE ON 📻 🎧 : A radio show capturing the voices of older people in our community.

A monthly magazine style show discussing lives, loves, travel, opportunities, interviews, stories and poetry. Radio for the young at heart, developed with older people for older people...

Global Leeds

A new radio and podcast series about Leeds' links to the wider world created in partnership with the Leeds Department of International Relations.

We Are Seacroft

Stories about people doing amazing things in our community, useful information, history, art, activism plus how Seacroft is connecting with the wider world.

Leeds Sister Cities Conversations

Stories about projects and cultural connections between Leeds and its sister cities around the world.

WRITING ON AIR 2022

Writing On Air is back! Writing On Air is a literature festival on the radio. Now in its 8th year, all programmes are conceived and created by upwards of 200 writers, readers, and performers from across Leeds and West Yorkshire, supported by the Chapel FM team.

Home From Home Snippets

Here are some favourite audio clips from Chapel FM's evolving "Home From Home" audio archive and radio hour show.

We Can Make: The Build

At 55, John found himself living in a shed in a yard full of engine parts. So when We Can Make asked him if he wanted to pioneer the first home of a revolutionary sustainable housing project, he jumped at the chance. Join John as he finds the land, designs his house, pushes it through planning permission and finally starts to get his hands dirty...
And if this sounds like something you'd be keen to do yourself, listen closely and get in touch, as We Can Make is only growing…

Take A Bite Out Of This

A delicious slice of chat about food, baking, cooking and what it means for friends, family and communities

Festival Pass

A radio show featuring all things festival with current news, reviews , interviews and info on local up and coming events. Complemented by themes for discussion about festival related stuff.

Each show will feature a band line up from a past festival along with some historical facts from the event in between, but that’s not all they’ll be hot festival topics like how long are you willing to wait in the cue for that food truck .

So be at the front of the cue for everything , no need to wade through mud for the loo and have your very own VIP pass for the main stage sounds tune into the Festival Pass show with Kevin O Donnell every 4th Sunday of the month between 1.45 - 2.45 on ELFM.

Blue Owl Performance Loft

An open mic for under 25s entirely run, hosted and focused on young people's performances

Sound It Out: Youth Radio Projects

A series wildly inventive radio broadcasts by young people inspired by explorations of Yorkshire places as part of Chapel FM's summer 2022 Healthy Holidays broadcast and arts programmes

Time Tunnel

Have you ever wanted to experience the wonders of time travel without leaving your living room? Wanted to delve through decades of magical memories from your armchair? Then join our host Ed as each episode he takes us through the Time Tunnel with two guests from East Leeds, each selecting three tracks from across the years that mean the most to them. There’ll be reminiscing, there’ll be rumination - there may even be some regretful choices - but this is an hour of recollections you will never forget.

“Home From Home” Audio Archive

Chapel FM is working on a long-term project to gather oral histories about the idea of "home from home" – the shared spaces where people come together to connect and be part of something bigger.

Below are some of the first programmes in our growing archive:

Unsung Sports

Unsung Sports is an arts project celebrating non-mainstream sports in Leeds. Phase 1 was funded by Arts Council England. Phase 2 is a Leeds 2023 project, produced by Peter Spafford with Space 2 in collaboration with Chapel FM Arts Centre.

First The Cursed

Gemma Wilson and her family move to a new town and discover a chain of deaths with no apparent cause or reason. Gemma takes it upon herself to solve the mystery.

The Story of Fem FM

3 part series paying tribute to the 30th anniversary of the UK's 1st womens radio station, Fem FM.
The Story of Fem FM is a Sound Women Bristol production in collaboration with University of West of England Community Fund and Regional History Depart. Huge thanks to Libby Sharp, the student lead whose fascination and interest in Fem FM sparked this project.

Politics Could Never

Co-created by TheatreState and Tess Seddon, whose unlikely journey into politics in 2017 inspired new musical Say Yes to Tess, 'Politics Could Never' is a playful 5-part podcast series by a bunch of 6 teenagers from Seacroft in Leeds, who are on a journey to understanding the behind-the-scenes of UK politics. Join Peace, Cheryl, Nicole, Kiyarah, Arthur & Hannah as they try to find out why young people are not involved in the decisions that affect them most - with plenty of laughs, hurdles, blunders and discoveries along the way!

Not The Ukulele Show

Previously known for tunes and songs that feature the ukulele, the Cameron Collective now bring you music that features a different instrument every month with Not The Ukulele Show.

Chat At The Chapel

Open to anyone across East Leeds to come down and share a story. Help fill in our Film Map by telling us about your favourite film, or take part in Song & A Story and share some music that matters.

We want to hear your gardening tips, your cooking advice, your travel diaries or your passions and hobbies.

Whatever you want to chat about, the choice is yours! come down to Chapel FM for 5pm and we’re live at 6.15pm!

Think Global Act Local

Local discussions on confronting the climate crisis both at home and around the world.

Vandal Factory

Those loveable legends Henry and Natalie team-up to explore those magic moments where art meets activism. Featuring interviews, chat, vibes, theatre and music (bangers only). Join the Vandal Raptor crew!

GREAAT

The Gender Rebalance Equality and Advisory Team are here to discuss music, from producing and playing to performing and writing.

Writing on Air 2021 Part 2

Writing on Air is a festival of words on the radio broadcast on East Leeds FM. The theme this year is Vision and features a host of programmes including radio dramas, readings, live music, all created by local writers and also mostly live from the Chapel FM Arts Centre Studios.

Good to Go

Chapel FM Reopening Community Celebration: September 23rd – October 9th
During the past year, despite the global pandemic, Chapel FM Arts Centre underwent an exciting expansion and renovation, adding new spaces for arts, broadcasting and community activities as well as a new café and other features. To celebrate our return, we invite you to join us for the following special events…

Have A Go: Radio In A Day

Once a month we make a brand new radio show! Find out how to get involved through our Course page!
https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/education-training/courses/2021/06/have-a-go-make-a-radio-show-in-two-days/

The Disabled Table

Join Harry and Juwairia for a brand new show all about disabled stories, art and humour.

Armed Forces Day Radio Broadcasts 2021

We present six hours of reflections on life in the Armed Forces, including in-depth oral history conversations with current and former service members, music, poetry, news and more.

Care To Air

Care to Air with Leeds Age UK 📻🎧: A radio show capturing the voices of older people in our community.

Sports Talk

Sports are about much more than winning and losing. This new radio show from East Leeds FM brings the stories, sense of community, emotions, history, poetry, pain, humour and the joy of playing every type of sport imaginable.

Women Make Sound

A monthly celebration of women in sound. Tune in to hear some great music and chats exploring different themes each month, by women and other marginalised genders, for everyone!

International Women’s Day 2021

It’s International Women's Day on March 8th and we will be celebrating with a day of radio programs for women, by women! Let's celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.

Loudspeaker

LOUDSPEAKER is a Leeds based Spoken Word radio show co-hosted by Sarah Autumn and D3. The show explores the topics of our times through Spoken Word whilst showcasing talent from Leeds and Yorkshire.

Stay Close Seacroft – Conversations and Stories About Community

Special radio features about the past, present and future of Seacroft in East Leeds and nearby communities.

Radio Plays – Rethinking Health Experiences and Active Lifestyles of British Chinese Children

A series of three short radio plays curated by Dr. Bonnie Pang of the School of Sport – Leeds Beckett University.

See below for more information and production credits.

Red Kite

How do young people from East Leeds and beyond see the world in unexpected ways? A radio show and podcast made by the Chapel FM Next Generation youth groups.

Tune in to Chapel FM's youth radio show and podcast for conversations, music, audio documentaries, creative writing, visits to other youth programmes and more.

It's all about seeing the world from above, from the edges, from outside the status quo!

Armed Forces Day Radio Broadcasts

East Leeds FM partnered with Leeds City Council to present original interviews, music and special radio features to celebrate Armed Forces Day during.

Cath’s Chat

Our roving radio conversationalist, Cath Hollingworth, gathers stories from life under coronavirus lockdown fro residents across Leeds.

Community Conversation

Join Katy Hayley as she talks with local people and organisations based in Leeds; tackling issues such as loneliness, period poverty & mental health. Please note these episodes were created during the time of the coronavirus lockdown as part of East Leeds FM's 'Keeping a Distance, Staying Close' daily radio broadcasts.

Leeds Irish Music Programme

Host Owen Spafford and Des Hurley from the Irish Arts Foundation in Leeds showcase the rich history of Irish music in Leeds and the wider world, featuring oral history interviews and exclusive music performances.

Generation 21: South Asian Arts-UK Podcast

Join early-career Meera and Mohammed as they talk to artists and arts leaders about how they made it into the industry. Generation 21 is the podcast by South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk), a performance arts organisation specialising in Indian classical music and dance.

From the Potting Shed

Welcome into the ELFM virtual potting shed to talk all things to do with growing, in the garden and on the allotment

Passing the Time

Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown the young people from the Chapel FM's Next Generation youth groups take over the airwaves with stories, music, interviews and more.

To learn more about our Next Generation and other youth groups in Broadcasting, Music, Theatre, Writing and more, scroll down.

Jazz Unlocked from Jazz Leeds

Fed up with all this lockdown? Let’s unlock some jazz instead – a new monthly radio show all about jazz in Leeds, Leeds clubs, musicians and jazz fans. Welcome to the new weekly Jazz Unlocked programme on Chapel FM.

Leeds City Walking Tours

Join geographer Rachael Unsworth on a series of lively explorations of Leeds' history and built environment. These treks into our city's past were created during the time of the coronavirus lockdown as part of East Leeds FM's "Keeping a Distance, Staying Close" daily radio broadcasts.

More information on Rachael and her tours can be found at LeedsWalkingTours.co.uk

Prison Bag

When Josie Bevan’s husband was jailed for nine years, a window opened on to a whole new world. East Leeds FM radio is pleased to share this new series that speaks to our time created by Falling Tree Productions.

Ways to Pass the Time…

Stuck at home during lockdown? Looking to pick up a new hobby? Need some ideas on how to spend your time? Tune in to 'Ways to Pass the Time' broadcasting weekly as part of ELFM's 'Keeping a Distance, Staying Close' programme.

Learning From Life with Linda Sage & Guests – Podcast

Lively exchanges with extraordinary people from all walks of life, finding out how and why they have overcome obstacles and barriers in their lives and what they have learnt from their journey.

UNION

Radio shows from UNION: The Northern School for creativity and activism

Developing new ways to train people in the union between social activism and creativity

“Art is travelling without travelling. Art is a language that does not need Western translation. Art is a mini-scale revolution.”

Talking to the Wider World

East Leeds FM's daily conversation with people all around the planet about life in the time of coronavirus.

The A-Z of Emotional Resilience by Linda Sage

ELMF host and wellbeing counsellor Linda Sage shares tips on staying resilient in these unusual times.

Living Room Concerts – from “Staying Close” ELFM Broadcasts

Here's a collection of the "Living Room Concerts" recorded by musicians from around Leeds and beyond during the spring 2020 coronavirus quarantine. Curated by Chapel FM Community Music Worker Sian Ashby.

Wordybirds

A collection of stories, poems, essays and other literary treats presented on East Leeds FM broadcast as part of our "Keeping a Distance, Staying Close" broadcasts. Curated by Peter Spafford.

“Keeping a Distance, Staying Close” East Leeds FM Covid-19 Pandemic Special Broadcasts

East Leeds FM has been gathering stories, useful information, music, original writing, soundscapes, oral histories and much more during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

Below are our daily "Keeping a Distance, Staying Close" radio broadcasts that aired daily on 94.6FM from March through June 2020. 

Football Fanatics

Welcome to Football Fanatics! Join Sam and Kian as they talk through all things football over the past month.

Alternative Sundays

Let Jamie Carnie broaden your tastes as he curates an hour of the best of alternative and independent. Featuring new, old and unsigned music, not-quite-the-weather and a mysterious trip to The Darkroom...

Find Your Frequency 19/20

Writing on Air 2016

Chapel FM hosted a raft of great writing from across Yorkshire for four days during spring 2016. This was the first ever Writing on Air festival. All these broadcast are from our old website.

Leeds Lit Fest Podcast

What makes writers from our corner of the world here in Leeds, Yorkshire in the north of England unique and delightful? Scroll down to listen to the Leeds Lit Fest podcast.

Writing on Air 2017

Chapel FM hosted a raft of great writing from across Yorkshire for four days during spring 2017. This was the second annual Writing on Air festival, with the theme being "Walls" . All these broadcast are from our old website.