NEWS & Upcoming events

 
 

March 2024 - Platform b x audio active

In March, AudioActive hosted a radio show to tie in with the release of their Mixtape Vol 3 featuring local rappers running through their tracks, chatting about their art and sharing bars in a live on air cypher. AudioActive is a non-profit organisation that creates social change through music and develops emerging talent. Find out more about their free weekly sessions at audioactive.org.uk/get-involved.

 

MARCH 2024 - PLATFORM B X Platform 9 - International Women’s Day

You can catch us at Shaping Sound on the 16th March for an afternoon of interactive music landscaping, showcasing radio shows, visuals, live performance, drinks and record collections. Hosted by the amazing @gracehessey at Platf9rm 💥 with live performances from @evalunny & @kamrankaur, a panel talk hosted by GirlsGirlsGirlsMusicMusicMusic’s @themeganwheeler and sets from Platform B resident DJs.

 

February 2024 - Platform b x mixcloud

In February, Platform B were featured in Mixcloud's social media series spotlighting radio stations around the world. Mixcloud is the streaming service we use to upload our radio shows so you can listen back whenever you want. Check out the spotlight video via the link below!

 

DECEMBER 2023 - PLATFORM B X OFFIE MAG

The definitive end of year Platform B show. A collaboration between underground rap and culture magazine Offie Mag and Platform B, celebrating the very best releases of the year covering everything from jazz to rap to indie to dance. This year the hosts handed out fresh coffee whilst copies of their twelfth issue flew off the shelf. If you’d like to listen back to this eclectic mix then follow the link below.

 

OCTOBER 2023 - PLATFORM B X DV8 COLLEGE

We recently had the pleasure hosting a radio and DJ workshop at Brightons own DV8 creative college. Attendees were given two weeks to be able to experience all areas of running a radio show, including: branding your show, curating playlists, perfecting mic technique, operating a DJ controller, using an audio mixer and planning a segment.

 

OCTOBER 2023 - PLATFORM B X SOFAR SOUNDS

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be linking up with Sofar Sounds to host one of their iconic intimate gigs in the North Laine on the 17th of October at 7:30 PM 💫 We’ve got an unreal lineup with Platform B’s very own Arjun Nala, known for his stripped back soul music, as well as two unannounced performers 🤫

 

OCTOBER 2023 - PLATFORM B X the new society: nooriyah

On Friday 6th October, Platform B are celebrating FIVE YEARS of broadcasting on 105.5FM. Head down to Patterns-Brighton for SWANA artist NOORIYAH + special guests. Born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Japan and now based in the UK, Nooriyah, known for her work as DJ, audio producer and presenter, has spent the past decade championing sounds of the diaspora. Founding SWANA focused collaborative in London ‘Middle of Nowhere’ which went on to host her debut Boiler Room - achieving over 1,000,000 streams in the first 3 months. Tickets on sale now (8 till late)!

 

September 2023 - PLATFORM B SOCIAL @ THE GLADSTONE

On Thursday 28th September, we’re hosting a social at The Gladstone on Lewes Road, Brighton. With FREE ENTRY (7PM - 11PM) and featuring sets from Engy, Ramnik, Alisha, Dan, Alice, ELAGRIMHOUSE & Wachuwan 🔥 We’ll see you there! ✨

 

SEPTEMBER 2023 - PLATFORM B NEW STUDIO LAUNCH


On Sunday 3rd September, we’re celebrating the launch of our brand new radio studio in the heart of Brighton’s New England Cultural Quarter. LOCK IN from 3pm until 11pm on our Mixcloud Live Stream for a stacked line up of Platform B DJs & presenters! 

 

JULY 2023 - DONATION FROM THE PEBBLE TRUST

A big thank you to the Pebble Trust for their generous donation to Platform B which will significantly contribute to upgrading radio equipment and support infrastructure development in our new studio space.

 

MAY 2023 - THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: OFFICIAL OPENING PARTY

On Wednesday 10th May, Platform B hosts the official opening party for The Great Escape Festival featuring an all Brighton line-up with FREE ENTRY all evening 🔥

HEAD DOWN to Jubilee Square, 5pm- 11pm to catch performances from: Welly, Renelle 893 & Guami + Vitamin G, Wachuwan, Rian Brazil & Zukö, Attic'O'Matic, RUBII & J P Rose & DJ A-Tee 🔊

 

APRIL 2023 - Platform b x slack city social @ the gladstone

On Thursday 27th April, we’re teaming up with our partner radio station, Slack City, and hosting a social at The Gladstone on Lewes Road, Brighton. With FREE ENTRY (7PM - 11PM) and featuring sets from Afrocat, OZ Adams, Engy & Ummi and Joey & Salem 🔥 We’ll see you there! ✨

 

April 2023  - Platf9rm Record Store Day

Ahead of Record Store Day, we teamed up with our friends PLATF9RM to highlight some of our favourite Brighton record shops and some well kept secrets. Check out the links below to discover the 9 selections chosen by Platform B presenters Alice, Archie and Solomon.

 

March 2023 - MOVES Festival at The old Market

Platform B are the official broadcast media partner for MOVES Festival 2023 - taking place on the 4th of March ✨ Expect live performance coverage and lots of interviews backstage as Platform B DJs broadcast live from The Old Market throughout the night, celebrating the incredible lineup QM Records have put together 👀🎤

 

March 2023 - Thrive

Platform B will be delivering radio production training in Eastbourne as part of AudioActive’s THRIVE - a new music project for young adults aged 19 and above who do not have a GCSE grade C/level 4 or equivalent in mathematics. The bespoke music course, which will be held at Leaf Hall in Eastbourne, will cover a wide range of topics including songwriting, mixing, engineering, producing, radio production and performance.

The project is supported by Multiply (a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills), Skills East Sussex & East Sussex County Council.

 

FebRUARY 2023 - Crawley Workshop

Platform B will be in to Crawley Town Centre on Saturday 25th of February delivering a free radio workshop as part of Creative Crawley’s Give It A Go series. Come down to HMV Crawley between 2pm - 4pm to practice with DJ equipment, meet the team & learn more about radio 📻

For more info and to secure your place, follow the link below.

This project is support by Crawley Town Centre Bid.

 

January 2023 - OFFIE MAG Radio Live from Rarekind Records

Off Licence Magazine returned to Platform B with the first in a new series of radio shows broadcast live from the iconic Rarekind Records. You can listen back to the first episode featuring Blah Records founder, rapper & author Lee Scott on Mixcloud or check out the full video interview on YouTube 📻📺

 

December 2022 - OFFIE MAG AWARDS

On Wednesday 21st December, Platform B broadcast live from NOA Records to celebrate the 2022 Offie Mag Awards hosted by Brickcellphone & Greg Stanley ft. music from Jaydonclover, Sonnyjim & more.

 

September 2022 - Brighton Jazz Festival

On Friday 30th September Platform B teamed up with New Gen Jazz for their annual Brighton Jazz Festival on the Iconic Palace Pier. Platform B broadcast live performances from Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi & jazz fusion band Pyjaen as part of the festival’s New Generation Jazz night.

 

September 2022 - 234 Festival: The green door Store

On the Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of September The Green Door Store, legendary venue and our studio home, hosted their 11th annual 234 Fest. We streamed the whole event live - listen back to the likes of English Teacher, Hutch & Welly on our Mixcloud.

 

August 2022 - Young Ends: Voices from the 67 Centre

Earlier this year, The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) and Platform B collaborated on a radio project with a group of young men from the 67 Centre, a community centre in East Brighton. The young men who attend the centre, took part in recorded one-to-one sessions with a senior youth worker to share their experiences of growing up in the area and what life is like for young men today.

‘Young Ends’ blends the young men’s words with music from local producer and rapper Madaliso and sound design from Alfie Newman and Michael Melville to create an evocative audio piece framing the stories of the participants.

 

AUGUST 2022 - Hangleton & Knoll project: Radio Workshop

On Monday 8th August, Platform B will be hosting a radio and DJ workshop at Hangleton & Knoll’s Safe out in Summer Youth Session. Attendees will be able to experience all areas of running a radio show, including: mic technique, operating a DJ controller, using an audio mixer and planning a segment.

 

August 2022 - Brighton Pride: Gal Pals Live from komedia

On Saturday 6th August, Gal Pals are back for their 5th annual Queer Pride celebration! Head down to Komedia to party with them or lock in to Platform B from 11pm as we live stream the full night 😍

 

August 2022 - Brighton Pride: Giant Lover’s pre-parade party

On Saturday 6th August, Brighton Pride returns to our city ❤️ To kick off celebrations on Platform B, Sasha Shuttleworth will be hosting 🏳️‍🌈 GIANT LOVER’S PRE-PARADE PARTY 🏳️‍⚧️ 9:30AM - 11AM ✨

After curating our Special Pride Broadcast live from isolation in 2020, Sasha is back to get you ready for the 30th anniversary Brighton & Hove Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade which sets off from Hove Lawns @ 11AM ✨

 

JULY 2022 - MY G RADIO

The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) and Platform B have collaborated on a radio project with a group of young men from East Brighton (UK). TDC is a charity tackling inequality in Brighton & Hove through delivery of community development work, youth work, research and training.

🔒 Lock in to hear this collection of radio shows via the link below 🔒 w/ track selections from TDC’s men's group - MY G (Moulsecoomb Young Guys) - featuring non stop Hip Hop, Rap & Drill 🔊

 

JUNE 2022 - MOVES FESTIVAL

We’re hyped to be the official media partner for 🌀 MOVES FESTIVAL 🌀 curated by QM Records.

HEAD DOWN to The Old Market on Friday 10th June or LOCK IN to Platform B to catch performances from:

Blue Lab Beats, BINA., Normanton Street, AFLO. the poet, Illajoy, Beyond the Blue & Madaliso 🔥🔥🔥

 

MAY 2022 - YOUTH MUSIC: RECHARGE FUND

We’re proud to announce that Platform B is being backed by Youth Music & People’s Postcode Lottery. This will help us to continue delivering an exciting programme of activity in 2022!

 

MAY 2022 - OFFIE MAG ISSUE TEN LAUNCH

On Friday 27th May, Off Licence Magazine are celebrating the launch of ISSUE TEN at Patterns, Brighton 🔥

Head down 5pm - 11pm to catch Platform B DJs as well as performances from Prem, Vritra, Kirollus and Lauren Arch 🔊 FREE ENTRY all night 🔊

The full event will be broadcast LIVE on Platform B 🔒 105.5FM - PLATFORMB.ORG.UK - DAB 🔒

 

may 2022 - the great escape festival

We are HYPED to announce that on Saturday 14th May we’ll be hosting a stage on Jubilee Square, Brighton as part of The Great Escape Festival 🔥 Head down 4:30PM - 11PM for the latest in Neo Soul, Jazz, RnB, Alt Pop, Hip Hop & Rap 🔊

Featuring: Yakul, Naomi Banks, Namani, Kymara, Hedda Mae, Rasha Nahas & Super Duty Tough Work 🔥

Our stage is FREE ENTRY so no festival wristband required!

 

MAY 2022 - THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: OFFICIAL OPENING PARTY

On Wednesday 11th May, are hosting the official The Great Escape Festival opening party featuring an all Brighton line-up 🔥

HEAD DOWN to Jubilee Square, 5pm- 11pm to catch performances from: Lambrini Girls, CULTDEEP ft. Trickk, Idyll, Jiang! & Skii, Illajoy, Kaisha, EVA, DJ Riz and Nelson-6 🔊

FREE ENTRY all evening - no festival wristband required!

 
 

MARCH 2022 - PLATFORM B SOCIAL

On Thursday 31st March, we’re hosting our next monthly social at Presuming Ed on London Rd, Brighton. Expect the best in Afrobeats, Baile Funk, Bashment & Reggaeton!

 

March 2022 - International women’s day pop-up broadcast

On Saturday 12th March, we’ll be broadcasting LIVE from Canvas Coffee in Phoenix Art Space (Brighton, UK). Head down or lock in 11am - 6pm for non-stop celebrations including interviews with special guests as well as a diverse soundtrack featuring afrobeats, alternative, hip hop, indie, jazz, pop, rap, rnb, soul and more!

 

FEBRUARY 2022 - PLATFORM B SOCIAL

On Thursday 24th February, we’re hosting our next monthly social at Presuming Ed on London Rd, Brighton. Expect the best in Hip Hop, RnB & Afrobeats brought to you by DJs Elagrimhouse, Alice Hingley, Counting Sheep & DJ Ky. FREE ENTRY!

 

DECEMBER 2021 - Platform B: Top Tracks of 2021

LOCK IN from 9pm on Friday 31st December to hear the Platform B Crew’s TOP 40 TRACKS OF 2021!

 

December 2021 - Platform b social: CHRISTMAS PARTY

On Thursday 9th December, we’re hosting our next social at Presuming Ed on London Rd, Brighton. Expect the best in Hip Hop, Rap, Trap & RnB brought to you by DJs Ramnik Tatla, Alisha Pyzer, Grace Hessey, IORI & Cultdeep. FREE ENTRY!

NOVEMBER 2021 - MUTATIONS FESTIVAL x Platform B: next generation STAGE

On Saturday 6th November, we’re teaming up with Mutations Festival to bring you a night of next gen bands and DJs at The Green Door Store. Ft. Spang Sisters, Ciel, Demonstrations, Alice Hingley & Eva Lunny.

 

OCTOBER 2021 - Platform b social: halloween special

On Thursday 28th October, we’re hosting our next monthly social at Presuming Ed on London Rd, Brighton. Expect the best in RnB, Indie & Electro brought to you by DJs Elsa Monteith, Alice Hingley, Caitlan King, Eva Lunny & Angharad Evans. FREE ENTRY!

 

OCTOBER 2021 - PLATFORM B X THE NEW SOCIETY PRESENT: NIA ARCHIVES

On Thursday 21st October, Platform B are celebrating THREE YEARS of broadcasting on 105.5FM. Head down to The Green Door Store for LoFi Jungle DJ, Singer, Songwriter & Producer NIA ARCHIVES alongside Platform B resident DJs. Advance tickets on sale now!

 

SEPTEMBER 2021 - PLATFORM B SOCIAL

On Thursday 30th September, we’re hosting the FIRST on our monthly socials at Presuming Ed on London Rd, Brighton. Head down for non-stop Hip Hop, RnB & Afrobeats from DJs Henna, DJ Riz, Elagrimhouse & Tinotenda. FREE ENTRY!

 

SEPTEMBER 2021 - 234 festival: the green door store

Legendary grassroots music venue, and our studio home, The Green Door Store is hosting the 10th edition of 234 fest on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September! We will be broadcasting live from the venue on Saturday 18th September.

 

JULY 2021 - PLATFORM B X OFFIE MAG: ISSUE EIGHT LAUNCH

On Saturday 31st July, we will be broadcasting LIVE from Magazine Brighton on Trafalgar St to celebrate the launch of Off Licence Magazine ISSUE EIGHT. Featuring Brickcellphone, Greg Stanley, META META, Alfie Grace, Counting Sheep & Special Guests.

 

mARCH 2021 - PLATFORM B: NEXT GEN VR GIG

On Thursday 25th March, Platform B are bringing you an all new virtual gig experience. We’ve created a VR version of legendary music venue The Green Door Store ft. live performances from BKLAVA, Nokia Mansion, KIANVSLIFE, Kymara, Priss Nash & Henna. FREE ENTRY!

 

march 2021 - international women’s day

On 8th March, The Rising team will be celebrating International Women’s Day 9am - 11am. Fronted by Erin James, Jordi Carter & Elsa Monteith ft. Special Guests including Singer Songwriter IYAMAH, Spoken Word artist AFLO THE POET and more!

 

FEBRUARY 2021 - LAUNCH: THE RISING

On Monday 15th February, Platform B is launching Brighton & Hove’s FIRST next gen breakfast show - LIVE AND DIRECT every weekday 9-11am.

 

february 2021 - meet the team: the rising

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT! MEET THE PRESENTING & PRODUCTION TEAM BEHIND BRIGHTON’S FIRST NEXT GEN BREAKFAST SHOW.

 

DECEMBER 2020 - TOP TRACKS OF THE YEAR

On New Years Eve, we’ll be broadcasting the Platform B Crew’s TOP TRACKS OF 2020. Lock in from 9pm!

 

December 2020 - Radio Voices: Seeking Resolve In Sonics

Platform B was commissioned by MÆKUR - a Norway-based artist collective - to create a sound art piece focusing on the changing sonic and political landscape over 2020 to be part of their wider project called 'Conditions: 20_00'.

Radio Voices: Seeking Resolve in Sonics is a chronological exploration examining the experiences of young people in the Platform B community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The piece draws from archived material first broadcast during the UK’s national lockdown, creative work produced in self-isolation and interviews with presenters to construct a narrative centred around the station. The piece acts as a sonification of the shifting global landscape, drawing attention to the relationship between individual and universal experiences of the crisis.

 

DECEMBER 2020 - WE’RE HIRING: THE RISING

In early 2021, Platform B will be launching The Rising - a youth-led breakfast show for Brighton & Hove. The first of its kind for the city, it will entertain, inspire and empower young people living through this extraordinary time. We are looking for THREE freelance radio presenters and ONE freelance radio producer to make up the team.

DEADLINE: WEDS 9TH DECEMBER AT 11:59PM

 

november 2020 - youth music: incubator fund grant

We’re excited to announce that Platform B has been awarded a grant from the Youth Music incubator fund to launch The Rising - a youth-led breakfast show for Brighton & Hove!

 

october 2020 - platform b: top tracks of summer 2020

On Monday 5th October, we will be broadcast the Platform B Crew’s TOP TRACKS OF SUMMER 2020! Lock in from 9PM

 

october 2020: laser light city brighton

On Thursday 1st October, we’ll be the soundtrack to Laser Light City Brighton as part of our 2nd birthday celebrations! Deisgned by BAFTA award winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle - this one-of-a-kind interactive laser show will give you the chance to control powerful lasers from your smartphone!

 

OCTOBER 2020 - CELEBRATING TWO YEARS ON 105.5fm

We’ll be celebrating TWO YEARS of broadcasting on 105.5FM & DAB on the 1st October! Usually we’d be celebrating with a lit gig at our studio home, and one of the best indie venues in Brighton, The Green Door Store. We’re looking forward to a big return in 2021 - but until then, instead of a live showcase, we’ve got special on air activities in store all weekend!

 

AUGUST 2020 - BRIGHTON PRIDE SPECIAL

On Saturday 1st August, LOCK IN to our Special Pride Broadcast LIVE from isolation - curated by Sasha Shuttleworth! Featuring Platform B DJs and special guests 11am - Midnight. Including: Queer House Party, Seeva, Femme Collective, Changing Currents, ICKY, Harry Lindsey, Felix Bang, Subira, Mir, Ella Alemayehu-Lambert, Erin James, Jaime Sheerin, Daisha, Ivy Deacon, Sahil Kotecha & more!

 

JULY 2020 - OFF LICENcE MAGAzINE: 24HR BROADCAST

On Saturday 4th July, Off Licence Magazine will be taking over Platform B for a 24 HOUR BROADCAST to celebrate the launch of ISSUE FIVE! Hosted by Brickcellphone & Greg Stanley featuring loads of special guests.

 

APRIL 2020 - PLATFORM B X BRIGHTON CCA: COMMUNAL PROGRAMME

We’re excited to announce that we are partnering with Brighton Centre of Contemporary Arts at Brighton University and their COMMUNAL programme: Passages of Time. We will be releasing three playlists curated by Platform B Presenter and Producer Elsa Monteith from META META collective.

 

APRIL 2020 - LAUNCH: THE RISING

For those, concerned about the impact of Covid-19 in Brighton & Hove and are looking to help their local communities as well as the cultural scenes that we all love, we are launching a new radio show called THE RISING on 27th April. This will be fronted by Platform B residents - Bobby Brown, Dandi, Erin James and Nelson Navarro - live and direct from two lockdown locations every Monday and Friday 10-11am (BST).

 

march 2020 - launch: isolation station

From Tuesday 24th March, Isolation Station will be bringing you daily shows LIVE AND DIRECT from a flat in Hove! Expect shows and mixes from Brickcellphone, BKLAVA, lilthaiprince, Offie Mag and more.

 

march 2020 - broadcasting announcement

As Covid-19 continues to impact the word, we’ve had to adapt to new ways of running Platform B. We closed our physical studio spaces on the 16th of March and all our DJs and Presenters are pre-recording or broadcasting live from their homes. We feel like a personal connection on the airwaves is needed now more than ever, and we will continue to broadcast 24/7 across Brighton & Hove via 105.5FM & DAB and worldwide at PLATFORMB.ORG.UK.

 

march 2020 - lucy & Yak pop-up broadcast

For DAY THREE of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’ll be broadcasting LIVE from Lucy & Yak’s store on Gloucester Rd, North Laine, Brighton! Featuring Platform B DJs and Special Guests including: Gal Pals, GENN, Erin James, Dandi, Spin Suga (BKLAVA & Henna), Alfie Grace, Georgia Kolakowski, Caitlan King, Bron Latham & more!

 

march 2020 - magazine brighton pop-up broadcast

For the first day of our International Women’s Day Celebrations, we will be broadcasting LIVE from Magazine Brighton on Trafalgar Street, North Laine, Brighton. Featuring Platform B DJs Maria Casals, Kerenza, Jamie Tivy, Elsa Monteith, Boudicca, Nina Dallyn, Orla Rae, Jaime Sheerin & La Lune alongside special guests!

 

MARCH 2020 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WEEKENDER

Lock in to Platform B from Friday 6th March until Monday 9th March for an uplifting celebration of ALL WOMEN. Expect to hear interviews with special guests as well as a diverse soundtrack featuring Afrobeats, Alternative, Bashment, Bass, Dancehall, DnB, Electro, Hip Hop, House, Indie, Jazz, Punk, Psych, Rap, Reggae, Rock, RnB, Soul and more!

 

December 2019 - TOP TRACKS OF THE YEAR

On New Years Eve, we’ll be broadcasting the Platform B Crew’s TOP TRACKS OF 2019. Lock in from 9pm!

 

DECEMBER 2019 - KUSTOM VIBES TAKEOVER

On 15th December, The Kustom Vibes crew will be taking over the airwaves and playing tracks from Vol. 1 of AudioActive’s Mixtape series ahead of its launch at The Rose Hill on Tuesday 17th December.

 

NOVEMBER 2019 - iNSITUTE OF cOMTEMPORARY THEATRE POP-UP BROADCAST

On Sunday 10th November, we’ll be broadcasting LIVE from The Institute of Contemporary Theatre on New England Street, Brighton from 5pm until 9pm. There will also be FREE masterclasses in Spoken Word and Hip Hop Dance - sign up now!

 

OCTOBER 2019 - BRIGHTON CCA LAUNCH PARTY

Platform B DJs Henna & RAF will be spinning tunes at Brighton CCA’s Launch Party on Saturday 19th October from 6pm until 10pm Come down to the University of Brighton’s Grand Parade campus to celebrate!

 

OCTOBER 2019 - CELEBRATING ONE YEAR ON 105.5FM

On Thursday 3rd October, we will be celebrating one year of broadcasting on 105.5FM with a gig at The Green Door Store! Featuring underground hip hop artist LORD APEX, rapper & singer Keyah Blu, next gen jazz band CHUNK, a rap cypher with Nelson Navarro alongside local MCs and a stacked line-up of Platform B DJs.

 

SEPTEMBER 2019 - 234 FESTIVAL: THE GREEN DOOR STORE

Legendary independent venue and our studio home - THE GREEN DOOR STORE - are hosting the 9th edition of 234 Festival on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September. Local indie band LIME will be hosting a special show 9-10pm on 24th September full of the bands that influence their sound ahead of their set at the festival!

 

SEPTEMBER 2019 - META META ZINE LAUNCH: MAGAZINE BRIGHTON POP-UP

On Saturday 14th September, we’ll be broadcasting LIVE from Magazine Brighton on Trafalgar St, North Laine, Brighton celebrating the launch of the first issue of META META Magazine. Head down or lock in 11am - 6pm BST!

 

August 2019 - special pride broadcast

LOCK IN on 1st August for our Special Pride Broadcast - featuring Sasha Shuttleworth, Nav Rahman, Arthur Hutchinson and Polyglamorous 3PM - 7PM!

 

july 2019 - special trans pride broadcast

On Wednesday 17th July, we’re hosting a Trans Pride Special ahead of Trans Pride Brighton on Saturday 20th July. Lock in 6PM - 8PM for a show hosted by Rob from Finance featuring Special Guests Henry Tee, Nav Rahman & Zoe Anslow Gwilliam.

 

july 2019 - brainchild festival

Platform B will be providing coverage direct from Brainchild Festival 12th - 14th July 2019! Keep an eye on socials for latest interviews, recommendations and more.

 

june 2019 - THE HANGOUT: PLATFORM B X QM RECORDS X HOLLER BREWERY

We've linked up with Holler Brewery and QM Records to bring you a new music event called 'The Hangout'. Head down to Holler Taproom on Wednesday 26th June to see Azariah Sheeley, Taff, Guami, Caged Tigers, Hella & ZVK - 7PM until 10PM. FREE ENTRY!

 

May 2019 - the great escape: blend & brew pop-up broadcast

We will be broadcasting LIVE from Blend & Brew on Trafalgar St, North Laine, Brighton throughout The Great Escape Festival 9th - 11th May 2019! Head down or lock in 10am - 8pm every day.

 

FEBRUARY 2019 - THE HANGOUT: PLATFORM B X QM RECORDS X HOLLER BREWERY

On 7th February, we're teaming up with Brighton based label QM Records and Holler Brewery for a brand new music show that is dedicated to bringing you the best of what's happening in Brighton. Hosted by Saygal Yusuf. FREE ENTRY!

 

december 2018 - top tracks of the year

On New Years Eve, we’ll be broadcasting the Platform B Crew’s TOP TRACKS OF 2018! Keep it locked from 9pm.

 

october 2018 - pop-up bus broadcast

On Saturday 6th October, the radio station is going on the road to engage with young people across the city. This will be a fully mobile pop-up radio broadcast on a Brighton & Hove Bus using 4G technology. Head down to one of our stops or LOCK IN Midday - 4pm!

 

october 2018 - 105.5fm launch party

We are launching on 105.5FM on the 1st of October and are hosting a FREE party at The Green Door Store in Brighton to celebrate! Featuring Special Guest Benny Mails alongside Platform B DJs and live performances.

 

August 2018 - Brighton Pride Special

On Thursday 2nd August, LOCK IN to our Special Pride Broadcast LIVE from The Green Door Store - hosted by Saygal Yusef! Featuring Special Guests Tarik Elmoutawakil - co-founder of Marlborough Productions and Nav Rahman aka Drag Artist Glaze Mahol.

 

May 2018 - Boudicca 'Princess & the P' EP Launch

On Tuesday 29th May, Brighton-based artist, radio presenter and promoter Boudicca is launching her latest EP 'Princess & the P' with a gig at The Green Door Store! Head down or lock in to the live stream on Platform B 7pm - 10:30pm.

 

May 2018 - Fierce Femme Pop-Up Broadcast

On Saturday 26th May, Platform B will be broadcasting LIVE from Lighthouse on Kensington St, Brighton. Featuring: SpinSuga - Bklava & Henna, The 3 Wise Gals - Daisha, Romana & Dolly, Boudicca P, Bobbie Johnson, Saygal Yusef, Sophia Messinezi, Toni Coe & Georgia Kolakowski.

 

May 2018 - Yo! Sushi: Pop-up Broadcast

Platform B will be broadcasting LIVE from YO! Sushi on Jubilee St during The Great Escape Festival! Head down or lock in Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th May 10AM - 8PM.

 

April 2018 - Brighton Music Conference Panel

On 26th April, you can catch Platform B’s co-founder & station manager Nats Spada at Brighton Music Conference - discussing ‘sharing your creations and the benefits of internet radio’ alongside Dane Streeter, Ben Liebrand & Dom Robinson. Open to Brighton Music Conference ticket holders.

 

April 2018: DJ Workshop for Women & Non-Binary People

We are excited to announce the first DJ Workshop for women & non-binary people at Pop-Up Brighton's space located next to the i360 on the seafront on Thursday 19th April. This event is for beginners who have either always wanted to learn how to DJ or have only just started and want to progress to the next stage of getting out onto the scene.

 

April 2018 - The Local Record Store Pop-Up Broadcast

We will be broadcasting LIVE from Pop-Up Brighton next to the i360 on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April Midday - 5pm.

 

January 2018 - Shook Club Night. Ft. Platform B DJs

Head down to The Green Door Store on Thursday 18th January for the third instalment of 'SHOOK'. Expect the best in Hip Hop, Grime, Footwork, Dancehall & Dubstep 11PM - 3AM. Platform B DJs will be taking over Room 1 all night. FREE ENTRY

 

December 2017 - Shrimp: Live from Brighton Youth Centre

We will be broadcasting 'Shrimp' LIVE from Brighton Youth Centre on 15th December - 7-9PM. It will be a special primarily focusing on the Protect Youth Service Campaign as well as Youth Music Charity, Audio Active and B-Fest - a Brighton Youth Arts Festival.

 

August 2017 - The Barge: Pop-Up Broadcast

On Friday 25th August, we will be broadcasting LIVE from The Barge at Brighton Marina 10AM - 5PM. Ft. SDXN, Saygal Yusef, Pre-Qual, Daisha, Brickcellphone & Oscar Berkhout. HEAD DOWN OR LOCK IN!

 

August 2017 - Brighton Pride Special broadcast

LOCK IN to Tea & Crumpets w/ Saygal Yusef on Friday 4th August for a Special Brighton Pride Broadcast.

 

July 2017 - Yo! Sushi: Pop-Up Broadcast

On Saturday 29th July, we will be broadcasting LIVE from YO! Sushi on Jubilee St, Brighton. Head down or lock in 10AM - 7PM! Featuring: SDXN, Sam Smith, Ivo Glasser, Fauzia, Nelson Navarro, Phoentic, Pre-Qual, Brickcellphone, Saygal Yusef, Joe Innes, Alec Blakeston & SPECIAL GUESTS.

 

May 2017 - Platform B X Mr Bongo: Pop-up Broadcast

On Monday 29th May, we will be broadcasting LIVE from Mr Bongo's Record Store in North Laine, Brighton! Head down or lock in Midday - 5pm.

 

May 2017 - Yo! Sushi: Pop-up Broadcast

On Friday 19th & Saturday 20th May, we will be broadcasting LIVE from YO! Sushi during The Great Escape Festival. Head down or lock in 10AM - 8PM! Featuring Platform B DJs, Rap Cyphers & Special Guests.

 

March 2017 - International Women's Day Special

On Wednesday 8th March, we will be celebrating International Women's Day with a Special Broadcast featuring music, chat & interviews - hosted by Platform B DJs Saygal Yusef, Boudicca Pepper & Hebe Jones!