[{"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "An Insight into Xpress Radio"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Xpress radio is an entirely student-based radio broadcasting service. It was founded in 1996 and has won multiple awards. Entirely independent, Xpress radio provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in broadcasting, producing and even DJing."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "The radio station is very proud to broadcast in both Welsh and English, this includes welsh music as well as the shows. They provide a welsh-language show every day of the week including a breakfast show, so whether you are a Welsh speaker or are looking for innovative ways to learn Welsh \u2013 Xpress Radio has you covered!"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "As previously mentioned, the team is made up entirely of students. This includes presenters, producers, interviewers, audio engineers and station managers."}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "To learn more about the workings of the radio station, I interviewed one of this year\u2019s Station Managers \u2013 Andrew Locke-Scobie."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "This year, I am head of music and deputy station manager. I will have the same responsibilities in the music section, while also having the responsibility of pushing the station further in many other aspects too. I have the role of micromanaging smaller teams and initiatives, combined with helping out where needed to ensure that Xpress keeps producing high quality content."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "We are in an odd time in relation to Covid-19 but we will be taking this in our stride. We have the opportunity to shape Xpress Radio in any way we wish, with no rules or boundaries limiting us. One thing I would like to focus on would be pushing for a more intensive training plan for new members wanting to get involved. This would allow us to nurture students in a comfortable environment for future roles as presenters and producers of the UK radio business."}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Aside from the radio work, what is the social side of the society like?"}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "Xpress Radio has interviewed bands like Kasabian and London Grammar. Out of all the interviews you\u2019ve done, which was your favourite?"}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "No matter what year you\u2019re in, Xpress radio is a great opportunity to get stuck in with radio production. It allows you to gain invaluable experience, interview incredible people and be part of a close-knit team"}]