🎧 Spark Sunderland: The Award-Winning Voice of North East Community
Your Hub for Local News & Diverse Music 🎶 | Powered by the University of Sunderland
Spark Sunderland is one of the UK’s most celebrated community radio stations. Licensed by Ofcom and backed by the University of Sunderland, it serves Sunderland and the wider North East with a unique mix of local news, diverse music, and Community Talk. Its numerous accolades, including Best Station at the Student Radio Awards, cement its reputation as a trusted local broadcaster.
Expertise Focus: Spark shines in Community Talk, delivering hyper-local news and discussions relevant to Sunderland and the university’s student community 🌍.
Music Variety: From daytime Pop & Chart Hits to evening shows covering Indie, Dance, R&B, and Afrobeats, Spark offers an extensive musical palette 🎵.
Student Talent: Run primarily by students, the station provides hands-on training and experience, making it a standout in the Student Talk scene 🎓.
Audio Authority: University of Sunderland / Ofcom Licensed ✅
Launch Date: 2009 (evolved from Radio Utopia, 1997)
Official Website: Sparksunderland.com 🌐
Office Phone: 0191 515 3875 ☎️
Postal Address: David Puttnam Media Centre, Sunderland SR6 0DD 📮
Q1: What is Spark Sunderland’s primary focus?
A: Serving Sunderland and the North East, with local news, community talk, and cultural content.
Q2: Is Spark Sunderland a professional station?
A: Yes. It’s Ofcom licensed, broadcasts from industry-standard studios, and has won national awards 🏆.
Q3: Does the station only play student music?
A: No. It features daytime Pop & Chart Hits for general listeners and specialist shows in the evenings.
Spark Sunderland is a shining example of community radio done right. Its strong university support, national awards, and dynamic content make it a trusted voice in the North East. A key inclusion for HTPLAY’s Community Talk coverage.
Editorial Team: Prepared by the HTPLAY Editorial Team, specialists in North East UK media and local broadcasting.
Authority Reference: Visit the Spark Sunderland Official Site for licensing and award details.
