FromeFM launched onto the airwaves on Saturday with a flight aboard a rocket ship complete with NASA style countdown and blast off to an evening with the stars.
The launch took place at the Assembly Rooms in front of an invited audience of 150 and was broadcast LIVE on FM radio and also world wide on the internet.
The countdown show was hosted by FromeFM station manager Phil Moakes. It included clips from historic broadcasts and trailers for future FromeFM programmes.
Our house band The Bad Detectives played during the event
The Live show began with host Sam Phripp chatting with musician Luke Leighfield. Luke created the familiar ‘FromeFM’ jingle 5 years ago, which he has now refreshed it for the FM launch. He is now promoting his latest album New Season.
Next Sam chatted with actor Mark McGann and his wife Caroline who told stories from stage and screen including fascinating tales from the early days of music video, when Caroline worked with The Who and the Sex Pistols.
Folk singer Cara Dillon and her husband Sam Lakeman completed the line up. They are working on a new album and have recently recorded a track that is being used at the 20th anniversary of Disneyland Paris. They will be performing at the Village Pump Festival at the White Horse Country Park, Westbury on 20th-22nd July. Sam is also producing an album for folk duo Winter Mountain.
FromeTV filmed the event which will be available shortly or search frome.tv on Facebook for their photos of the event. Thank you to FromeTV for this picture of Phil Moakes taken at the event.
Station Manager Phil Moakes said “It was a great night. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen, and in particular to the Memorial Theatre who moved heaven and earth to make our launch a success”
After the launch show we returned to the studio for “Sport Pie” with a packed line up of sporting guests, followed by “Nocturnal transmissions” and “Come on Lets Rock”.
Tune in to 96.6 for a fantastic listen.