Get a show

One of the main ideas behind community radio is (unsurprisingly) that the airwaves should be freely available to people from the community so that they can educate and entertain anyone within earshot.

At CJMP FM, we wholeheartedly embrace this idea. We want the airwaves to be buzzing from dawn to dusk (and well beyond) with the sound of the Upper Sunshine Coast talking to itself, playing the tunes it loves, finding its own voice and sending it our for all to hear.

If you have ever thought about getting on the radio, this is your chance. Our Programming Team is in charge of getting local talent on air and supporting them to create the best possible programming. Please take a look at our show proposal form. Fill it out. Send it in. We offer promotional support while also encouraging DJs to seriously consider obtaining sponsorships for their program or for the station to help support the station.

If a weekly commitment is too much, then consider a show every two weeks or get a buddy and split the show between you: one week you, one week them. There are many ways to think about it. Be creative! There are programs coming down the road that will require individual segments, research and reporters, so if this interests you, keep in touch and let us know. You may also pre-record your program or parts of it.

The Programming Team will take a look and do their best to get you on air, the Production Team will train you up, and the Promotions Team (POM) will help you promote your show, with the CJMP logo and poster specs.

You can also fill this info out through this online form, although we recommend that you think about your answers carefully, as though you were filling in something and then mailing it off…

Name of the proposed program (Required)

Your first name (Required)

Your last name (Required)

Your email address (Required)

Your full mailing address (including postal code) (Required)

Your daytime phone number

Have you attended an orientation session?
Yes No 

Have you recorded a demo tape?
Yes No 

Have you read and understood our policies on programming, particularly the sections on profanity, controversial content, balance of opinion, and defamation?
Yes No 

Do you have experience with any of the following:
Broadcasting  Musical performance Acting Public speaking Audio recording 

If so, add details (where, when, what, how long)

How long is your proposed program?
 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes Other

Please provide a detailed description of the program you are proposing. Include information about length, format and content. (Required)

What topic(s) are you hoping to explore? (Required)

What are the priorities, purposes, and goals of this program? (Required)

What type(s) of music would you like to play? (Required)

What resources will you draw on to help you prepare for your program (artist info, interviews, music research)? (Required)

What resources will you draw on to ensure that you can play the required amount of Canadian music during your program?

A quality radio program can require a lot of preparation time. How much time per week will you be able to spend preparing for your show? (Required)

Who is the audience for your show, describe type of listener or group? (Required)

From the point of view of someone in the audience you have described, please explain what they will like about your show and why they will tune in each week? (Required)

How will you provide variety in the flow and pacing of your show? (Required)

If your show is modeled on, or inspired by another radio show, please describe that show and explain what you like about it.

For promotional purposes, describe your program in one imaginative sentence. Maximum 20 words - this will be included in the programme guide. (Required)

For scheduling purposes, please provide times and days you are available to do your show.

For scheduling purposes, please provide times and days you are not available to do your show.

The following two questions apply only to spoken word programs:

Spoken Word shows require variety to be interesting. This means that you will need to include voices other than your own. How will you accomplish this with:

research:

differing opinions:

guests and interviews:

If your show has a spiritual, new age, or religious theme,
how will you provide balanced perspectives and avoid preaching?

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