Bristol independent radio station hopes to raise £70,000 to save its home

An independent radio station in Bristol is aiming to raise £70,000 in 30 days to save its home from redevelopment.

Noods Radio has launched its crowdfunding campaign to buy its home, Mickey Zoggs in St Pauls, after being told by the landlord that he would have to buy the pub or move. It comes as the radio station nears the end of its lease there.

Noods Radio has been broadcasting from Mickey Zoggs since 2021. The venue is described as “a vital hub for Bristol’s creative community”… “where local creators can come together to meet like-minded people, share and discover music nine. ‘. However, the team behind Noods say the future of the space is now at risk and if the station is forced to leave Mickey Zoggs, the building will be developed, the radio station “will not be viable” and its “community focus. the projects will be put on hold’.

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Leon Pattrick, co-founder and director of Noods Radio, said: “Bringing the station back to where it all started was something of destiny, a message from above! It was amazing to see how the space brought the community together and became a regular stop for music lovers and touring artists.

“While the thought of it all coming to an end in six months is heartbreaking, I believe we’ve been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to provide a permanent space for radio and ensure the space can remain for generations to come.”

The station has an “ambitious” target of raising £70,000 in the next 30 days, with all funds going directly towards securing a deposit at the venue, ensuring Noods Radio can continue to operate and support the local creative community, the team said . Since its inception in 2015, Noods Radio “has been a predominant outlet in Bristol’s cultural landscape, providing a platform for diverse voices and underground artists”.

The team behind Noods Radio runs various programs and initiatives aimed at paving the way for new and inclusive talent in the creative industries. From workshops helping women and non-binary people break into the world of broadcasting, to educational initiatives to help young people gain the skills and experience needed for lifelong careers in the creative sectors, the radio station aims to ‘give back to the community”. which keeps her alive’.

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Izzy Cross, director of Noods Levels, said: “This means more than purchasing a space; maintains a community built over the last three years of Mickey Zoggs’ opening; there are key projects, such as our broadcasting course, for non-binary women and aspiring broadcasters; keep Noods Radio alive. We hope that by purchasing the building, we can keep it in the hands of the community and continue to build on what we have already achieved.”

Timedance-signed Bristol artist Bruce added: “Needless to say, to experience yet another crisis of a crucial pillar of Bristol’s spirited music scene under threat of development is overwhelming. The irony, knowing that it is the work of our community that has a valid hand in increasing the value of the area, is nothing short of painful when it is ignored by those with the money and power to push us out.

“Mickey Zoggs is home to a radio station, two football teams, several gambling clubs, and a community of compassionate, like-minded individuals who greatly benefit from the space. and a diverse local community, providing a youth-friendly start while also being able to host some of the best artists and DJs from around the world.”

You can find out more and donate to the crowdfunder via this link.