Radio remains a crucial tool for musicians in their journey to grow and gain traction, despite some people claiming that it’s a dying medium. The rise of platforms like BBC Introducing, and the increasing accessibility of independent radio, means that radio remains influential for grassroots musicians. Join Harry Bozman and Pete Donnelly as they dive into radio’s role in supporting and developing up-and-coming artists in 2024, speaking from their experience in radio, the music industry, and beyond.

About Harry Bozman
Producer for several BBC Radio stations including Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Introducing and Asian Network, Harry Bozman is deep into the music scene in Birmingham and entertainment radio across the UK. Since graduating from Birmingham City University with a BA in Media and Communications, he has worked his way up to present and produce both local and national radio. Harry’s radio highlight is reporting from BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend where he interviewed legendary Manchester-based rapper Aitch.

About Pete Donnelly
Championing music in Birmingham and beyond, Pete has established himself firmly in the music scene in any angle possible through both radio and performance. Multi-instrumentalist and host of Brum Radio’s local grassroots show ‘Not So Rock Show’, he prides himself on being at the heart of West Midlands music. Pete knows a thing or two about music, having graduated from Leeds Conservatoire with a BA in Music Production and Birmingham City University with an MA in Media Production.