Pure FM

Yes, after months of planning and preparation, the big move from our current "Tower" into a shared complex with the rest of UPSU Media has officially begun!

We met at 6pm in the Waterhole bar, where Laurence, our station manager, led a quick briefing on the activities that were to come over the next couple of days. I'll try and explain the existing set up, but if you got any questions, then just ask away ;)

Pure FM currently broadcasts from one main studio, which is where our DJs present their shows from. There is however, a desk and soundboard (with mics etc) in our office, which functions as a second studio in the event of an emergency. 

It's been another busy few weeks at the station. This is our last week in our current studio/office, which is actually proving quite emotional.  I remember first arriving at the station and getting trained on the  14th November 2007 (yes, it's sad that I remember the date, but there you go!), and then doing that nerve wracking first show a week and a half later! 

Now thinking back to it, we've all spent a lot of time in the "tower", be it in the studio, or in the office (working/socialising) or even just chilling by the stairs whilst all the "important people" were in the office. 

Many people have described it as the end of an era, and I guess that's a fair way of describing it. 

So here we go! 2010 has landed and tonight is the first Rock Steady Eddy of the new decade!

On the show tonight, we'll be chatting to London based Journalist Neal Collins about his latest book "A Game Apart", which is his take on the 2010 Football World Cup which takes place in South Africa this summer. Neal, who is currently in South Africa following the England cricket team in their test series, has kindly agreed to talk live on Pure FM so be sure to tune in for that! 

And if you can't listen for whatever reason, we'll be putting the interview up as a Podcast soon!

Im writing this live to you from my room after just getting in from a night out...

No it wasnt at Purple Wednesday but in fact hosting the late night Express FM slot with fellow broadcasters Emma, Jason and Anvita.

Much fun was had by all, and i think the lack of sleep help lubricate the conversation - this particularly seemed to peak when we received a phone call from a said Ed Muala. lets just say it started off discussing when he has to put the bins out to his top secret ingredient used in his hair styling!!!