Here is my vision .
if we can get 4 or 5 that can do the internet broadcast that would enough .
they wouldent need to comit to everyday .
There would be no djs after 6pm but we can repeat all the specialist shows from
last year . Jon B has everYthing still .
Also, maybe, some spelilist shows could go out live without remoting the
playout system . For instances Sarahs new Rock show .
we would all be folowing the playlist during the day . so when then is no dj
just music, the list continues .
Kerrang radio have 2x 2hour shows that has no dj during the day .
WHAT IM NOT SURE ABOUT IS how a dj can use their free choice as i don’t how
that would work , can you enlighten please Jon B .
Nick.
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From: Sarah Shirley
Sent: 26 March 2020 20:18
To: hrock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Hastings Rock] Re: Internet stream
** Hastings Rock Radio **
I think we are probably a bit ambitious if we believe that we can fill the
schedule up every day for 28 days on an internet based solution. Most
internet stations (including the ones I do shows for), just look to do live
shows (or even pre-recorded shows) when DJs are available to do them and for
the rest of the time their auto DJ kicks in. Either allowing requests or not
allowing requests depending on time of day.
The policy on Slammintunes is to jump on air if no show is scheduled and
nobody else has already jumped on, but only when there is a gap in the
schedule.
We do have to guard against people who want to 'hog' the air as well. For
instance, a wall to wall Phill The Bus would do my head in, so it has to be
controlled.
Specialist shows, I would suggest, can wait for the re-scheduled broadcast.
I know that there are going to be gaps in the schedule but these are
exceptional circumstances, and as I maintain, something is better than
nothing.
Sarah
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From: jon bird
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:59 PM
To: hrock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Hastings Rock] Re: Internet stream
** Hastings Rock Radio **
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ok.com>, Andy Gunton <andygunton@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes
Good work Jon.
I think there's a real basis for something that could work here,
although we'd obviously have to sort out the details before committing
to it.
I agree that we should sort out the streaming service asap, in case we
want to use it.
I do have a couple of points/questions though:
*How many people are going to be able to listen to any internet
broadcast? I understand it's only 50 at present? We need more
coverage than that. How much would that cost & is that easy to set
up?
*Is it only DJs in the second category that can use their own music
for free choices etc? I'm guessing so.
*As we're only looking to cover the daytime is it worth going down
the specialist show route? I suggest not & think we should keep
things as simple as possible & have everything playlisted, with
free choices as normal. Nick & myself are still working on
updating the current playlist btw.
*What are we intending to broadcast when a live DJ is not available
& for the hours outside of the daytime when we won't be live
anyway? I'm guessing Robojock wouldn't work.
*My main concern is the amount of DJs we will have to cover the 28
days. The last thing we want is to have the same DJs on all the
time. My fear is that many won't be able to be involved due to not
having the equipment, but mainly because many won't have the
space/environment/peace & quiet in their household to do a live
broadcast. Barking dogs & children playing in the background etc
don't make for good radio. Let's not forget that many more people
are at home than normal atm, a situation that is likely to get
worse before it gets better. Kids are off school & many are
working from home. I have doubts that I'd be able to do a live
show for those reasons. Not trying to be negative, just playing
devils advocate.