Radio show shortlisted for award
A CARDIFF-BASED show has been shortlisted for a prestigious Community Radio Award.
OB’s Saturday Sport Show broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM is in contention to win Sport Show of the Year at the UK-wide awards.
The show, hosted by Chris O’Brien, has been on air since July 2016, and is broadcast every Saturday between 2pm and 3pm.
More than 350 entries from 70 community radio stations were whittled down to form the 2017 Community Radio Awards shortlist. OB’s Saturday Sport Show is the only programme from Wales to be included.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday in Bristol.
Chris said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that the show is in contention to win Sport Show of the Year at the 2017 Community Radio Awards. It’s an absolute honour to be shortlisted.
“The show aims to provide a parity of platform to a vast array of sporting events and activities – ranging from Cardiff’s thriving grass-roots scene, to the city’s link with international events.
“We passionately want to give a voice to under-represented teams, sporting disciplines and passions, from in and around our capital city.
“Since hitting the airwaves, it’s been a pleasure to welcome dozens of guests on the show – ranging from major sports promoters, monster truck stars and Welsh football internationals; to volunteers running community clubs, independent sports authors and niche sport participants – like unicycle hockey.
“It’s such a privilege to be involved at Radio Cardiff – the only terrestrial station of any kind that broadcasts exclusively to Wales’ capital city. More than 100 volunteers make our station tick, providing a unique blend of programming.
“The show looks forward to continuing to provide a dedicated outlet for all aspects of Cardiff’s vibrant sports scene.”
Previous editions of OB’s Saturday Sport Show can be found on Mixcloud. The programme also engages with listeners, and the local sports community, via Facebook and Twitter.