Subcity Radio - Overview

Overview

Subcity is run by volunteers and has over 200 weekly contributors from all over the city. Contributors include current students and staff of the university, students from other institutions, former students and others from the local community. Many previous contributors have gone on to jobs at commercial and BBC radio stations most notably: Laura Sayers (BBC Radio 1), Dougal Perman (Radio Magnetic), Annie McGuire (BBC Scotland) and Adam Uytman (XFM). In addition to those who have gone on to high profile careers in radio, many Subcity contributors already had or went on to achieve fame in other areas most notably: Hudson Mohawke, Optimo, Boom Monk Ben, Slam (band) as well as many other Glasgow clubs and DJs.

Subcity has no playlist, instead each show is largely autonomous from station management and presenters have full choice in what music they play as well as the format sound and branding of their shows. The station does not broadcast during the summer holidays and at the start of the new broadcasting year takes applications for shows (also requiring all existing shows to reapply if they wish to continue). Applicants are invited to submit proposals for a radio show with an outline of what music would be played and what style and format the show would take. Musical specialism, non mainstream music and under-represented musical styles are encouraged. This contributor autonomy is extended to most areas of the station's output including podcasts, reviews, design, photography, comedy and current affairs output.

It is a part of, and partially funded by, Glasgow University Students' Representative Council. It is one of four student media organisations who receive support from the SRC, who provide both a service and opportunities to students at the University and to the wider community. Subcity is also a former member of the Student Radio Association.