GlitterBeam Radio

The station operates with a distinct format that combines anthems with a variety of speech-based content and topics. It positions itself as "different" and a community-driven project, emphasizing its role in playing "Music With Sparkle." The programming schedule features a range of shows, including "Breakfast Monday," "Morning Mix," "The David Horton Show," "The Eclecticsphere," "Sunday Session," "Tuned In," "The Weekly," "Music For Bubbles," "Debbie Darling," "The Saturday Beat," "Zest For Life," and "Glitter In T Blood." Originating as a community-led initiative, the station has expanded its broadcast capabilities significantly. It secured an Ofcom License in May, enabling its launch on DAB Multiplex. Initially, its DAB signal covered Tynemouth and South Shields. By the close of December, its digital broadcast footprint expanded to include Cambridge, collectively reaching an audience of over 600,000 adults. The station commemorated its DAB launch with an extensive 40-hour marathon broadcast, involving all its presenters and special guests. Beyond its regular programming, the station has demonstrated an engagement with specific cultural events. It received official accreditation to provide coverage of the inaugural DragCon UK. This included live reporting and interviews with prominent figures from "RuPaul’s Drag Race," such as Bianca Del Rio, Baga Chips, Sum Ting Wong, Asia ‘O Hara, Blair St.Clair, and BenDeLaCreme. This involvement underscores its commitment to diverse content and community connection.