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Xpress scoops a record ten award nominations

Monday 28th October / Free Word 729

Laura Bradbeer reports CARDIFF UNIVERSITY’S very own Xpress Radio has bagged an outstanding 10 nominations spanning seven categories in this year’s Radio One National Student Radio Awards. A massive 276 entries were received across 10 categories. However, Xpress Radio and Leeds Metropolitan’s LSR radio station, which got nine nominations, dominated the proceedings. Hiten Vaghmaria, Xpress Radio’s station manager, said,

“This record breaking run of nominations shows the determination and enthusiasm of the students who contribute to Xpress Radio. “We are proud to bring Cardiff to the forefront of student talent”. BBC Radio One announced the nominations last week on Student Radio Day, which was held across the UK. The National Student Radio Awards will take place at London’s Goldsmiths College on Thursday November 14. This is the award’s seventh year and it is being hosted by

The Voice of Cardiff Students

Radio One DJ, Emma B, for the third time. The judging panel will consist of 80 senior figures in the radio and media industry including Andy Parfitt, Head of BBC Radio One. He will be joined by highly regarded industry figures, from many major radio groups such as Virgin and Capital, as well as judges from The Radio Authority. DJs such as Tim Westwood and chart maestro Mark Goodier will also be on the panel. Xpress Radio has been nominated for categories such as Best Newcomer, Best Male and Female and the highly sought after Best Station award. Vicki Blight and Emma Gait-Carr, the former station manager, are both up for two awards each. The Station of the Year prize includes the opportunity to present on BBC Radio One. Xpress Radio is being challenged in this category by five other student radio

L-R: Vicki Blight, nominated for Best Female and Best Specialist Show, Emma Gait-Carr, for Best Female and Best Show, and Suzanne Carter, for Best Newcomer

stations, including Lancaster’s Bailrigg FM and Leeds Metropolitan’s LSR. 23 student stations are competing in the categories for the gold, silver and bronze awards. Winners can expect to gain huge experience and prizes offered by sponsors include a ‘Radio One Experience’ and placements at Justice Productions and BBC Radio Five Live. Hiten Vaghmaria XPRESS STATION MANAGER HITEN VAGHMARIA continued, “We are all so

“We are proud to bring Cardiff to the forefront of student talent.”

excited for the nominees and the members whose hard work has been deservedly rewarded. It’s a real testament to their talent and commitment”. Last year Xpress was nominated for eight awards, and at the awards ceremony scooped two gongs for Best Male and Best Newcomer. Winners Nick Simon and Jamie Dunbar were snapped up by Red Dragon and BBC Radio Wales following their

success. Xpress Radio has been broadcasting since 1996 and has expanded ever since. The station has a broadcasting licence for 28 days in March 2003 over a seven mile radius and reaching an estimated 40,000 listeners. Xpress Radio also broadcasts constantly in the Union building. The shows can be heard 24 hours a day on the internet at www.xpressradio.co.uk

Miss Congeniality gair rhydd enjoys the view as a Glamorgan student is crowned Miss Wales 2002 in Cardiff Michelle Bush: Miss Wales 2002

PHOTO: VICKY MOORES

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