SHOW APPLICATION FORM – SPRING 2014
Please read and complete all parts of the application form.
If there is anything missing, we will send your form
back and ask that it is completed.
Roles at BURN FM
Mainstream show ([email protected]): For pairs or groups interested in hosting a show
musically inclined towards popular/chart music. Scheduled between 10am-6pm Mon-Sun.
Primetime Show ([email protected]): Mainstream shows broadcasting at primetime slots i.e.
10am-12pm. These will be the most important shows on the station and the most listened to, so production
value will be high.
Specialist show ([email protected]): For pairs or groups interested in hosting a show centered on
a specialist interest such as a specific music genre, spoken word or film review etc. Scheduled between
6pm and 11pm Mon-Fri, 6pm-9pm Sat and 10am-11pm Sun.
Writer / Journalist: A large part of Burn FM is creating online content and creating reports for on air
distribution. We have large teams for Music ([email protected]), Sport ([email protected]), News
and Arts and Culture ([email protected]), which primarily receive free press passes to and
review all manner of sporting event/concerts in Birmingham and across the UK, including summer music
festivals. Joining whichever team most interests you and getting involved is a great way to build up your CV
if you are interested in any sort of career in media.
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Your details:
Name of applicant(s):
UOB E-mail address(es):
Mobile Phone No.(s):
Year(s) of study:
Have you had a show on Burn FM before?:
Previous relevant radio/media experience:
About your show:
(complete as appropriate)

MAINSTREAM
Roles that interest you within BURN FM

SPECIALIST
(delete as appropriate):

PRODUCTION

WRITING (for Music, Sport, News, Arts
and Culture)
Name of Show:
(SPECIALIST ONLY) - Format of show - (i.e.
music genre, film review, poetry etc.):
List THREE features that you would include
in your show (i.e. guest desert island discs,
1.
2.
competitions etc.):
3.
List FIVE contrasting songs and artists that you
would play:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please write a 50 - 70 word show profile (If
selected this will be used on the Burn FM
Website, try and sell your show!):
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List FIVE tags your show could be sorted by,
this will be a feature whereby people can search
on the website for a show they may want to
listen to. Think about genres of music you’ll
regularly play, features, themes, tone etc.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Examples may include; Rock, Hip Hop, Folk,
Dance, Film, News, Politics, Debate, Review,
5.
Comedy, Chill etc.:
Finally, please outline times during which you can and cannot present.
Each square represents a show slot – if you are applying for a Mainstream show, please only select
Mainstream slots. Likewise for Specialist.
Mainstream Shows broadcast for two hours each: Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm & Saturdays 10am-4pm.
Specialist Shows broadcast for one hour each: Mondays-Fridays 6pm-11pm & Sundays 10am-11pm.
Please fill every space with either “YES” or “NO”.
MAINSTREAM
MON
SPECIALIST
TUES
WED
THUR
UNAVAILIBLE SLOT
FRI
SAT
SUN
10am-12pm
12pm-2pm
2pm-4pm
4pm-6pm
6pm-7pm
7pm-8pm
8pm-9pm
9pm-10pm
10pm-11pm
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Please save this form as a document, entitled as either: SHOW TYPE – SHOW NAME (e.g. Mainstream
Show - Burn After Reading) or ROLE TYPE – NAME (e.g. Sports Writing – Molly Kewell).
Then, email your form to the relevant department (as outlined under the section “Roles at BURN FM”).
Thank you very much for your time and we look forward to meeting you all.
Will Hazelton –Station Manager
Ben Rider – Deputy Manager
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