Fast Train is back, but this time for the Radio sector
StumbleUponThe BBC Academy confirmed on 24th October that Radio Fast Train will take place on February 7th 2012. Hosted by the BBC Academy in partnership with Skillset, it will be produced in association with The Radio Academy, Radio Independents Group, RadioCentre, and Community Media Association. By Nick Sheridan.
By Nick Sheridan
The event follows the enormous success of Fast Train for television in May 2011 - a training and networking event hosted by the Academy and sponsored by Skillset which attracted around 350 TV freelancers to taster sessions and masterclasses - for free. Fast Train, in May, showcased some of the biggest names in the industry including BBC Controllers, leading independents and renowned programme makers.
Radio Fast Train will focus on a day of free training sessions for freelancers and independents in the radio sector. Donna Taberer, Acting Head of the College of Production said, “We saw an unprecedented reaction to Fast Train in May. Radio, like other parts of the media industry, is facing huge change. Radio Fast Train is a fantastic opportunity to discuss and learn new technology, new ways of working, inspire creativity and a chance to collaborate and share ideas for the radio of the future. It’s key for the Academy to engage with freelancers, indies and radio organisations.”
Tim Davie, Director Audio and Music, said, “This is a great opportunity for programme makers across the radio sector to learn and get inspired by the creativity of others.”
Skillset’s deputy chief executive, Kate O’Connor, said: “Our radio industry needs professionals who are constantly improving their skills, making them more employable and giving them the capacity to produce ever more compelling programming. Fast Train Radio is a fantastic way to drive this, for free, while also giving our professionals the rare opportunity to come together and network under one roof.”
Radio Fast Train will centre on four themes: Ideas, Technology, Skills and Business. Sessions and Masterclasses will include Pitching, Co-commissioning, Developing Your Ideas, Visualising Radio, Audience and Social Media, Broadcasting with your iPhone, Event Radio, Writing for Radio, Managing the Talent, Making Money from Audio, Managing Your Business, What is Your Brand?, Negotiating, Networking and Syndication.
There will be opportunities for networking and the chance to meet the key players at BBC Radio.
The event will be project-managed by Debbie Kilbride. Debbie, who won Sony Gold & Silver Awards for her work on BBC Radio 4 and Saturday Live, has worked in local, community & network radio for BBC Radios 1, 2 & 4 and in both production & interactive teams.
More details, including instructions on how to register, will be announced over the coming weeks and months.
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