Listen to Gen C on Spotify. Gen C is a climate action podcast from the perspective of young people, from a range of voices in the North East of England. Gen C covers a range of topics from what climate change is to how faith leads us to action.

Show Reel of 'Punk Princesses' live shows in 2023, broadcasting the best of women in alternative rock Monday nights 7-8pm on Spark!

Radio Demo Showcase April 2023 for Demo Factor at the Student Radio Conference 2023 in Exeter

Hope Lynes discovers why residents on internet and community radio stations are once again turning to vinyl record collections to DJ with, reigniting the literal ‘disc-jockey’. Vinyl Records used to be the sole contributor to music broadcast on the radio. In this digital age, the relevance of the record has subsided. Yet, some DJ’s are still finding the passion for vinyl and continuing to curate radio shows and DJ sets out of physical record collections. This programme discusses with a range of

Born out of Newcastle's iconic alternative night out, Rise Fest took over Northumbria Students' Union for the first time this year, headlined by Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. Our North East Regional Officer Hope Lynes went down to check it out... Featuring interviews with Vukovi, As December Falls and Kidpunk.

This documentary speaks to local activist groups in the music industry and culture scene to find out why people are driven to fight back and speak out on subjects they’re passionate about. With an aim of inspiring the next generation, each activist gives their advice on how you can put a cause you are passionate about in the local scene into action. Hope Lynes spoke to Phil Douglas from LGBTQIA+ organisation Curious Arts; grassroots promoter Hana Harrison from Art Mouse; Tracks' Sarah Wilson, who campaigns for better female representation in the music scene with her project Noisy Daughters; Chantal Herbert from feminist Black and queer-led organisation Sister Shack; and disability activist and musician Ruth Lyon. It’s hoped that this intimate and personal documentary will explore the starting points to beginning your own activism. This is an Art Mouse film for NARC. TV, written and directed by Hope Lynes.

Hope Lynes sits down with Cassyette to discuss her new 'Sad Girl Mixtape', exploring what a 'Sad Girl' is in this new generation of alt-rock emo/goth genres, the community of her fanbase, the current rise of alt women on the scene, and her experimentation of sounds ranging all the way to screamo vocals.

Off the back of their debut album Sistahs Big Joanie are back with their second release. This access all areas episode sees Hope Lynes of Spark Sunderland sit down with Stephanie and Estella to explore track by track how the Black Feminist Punk three-piece use Back Home as a space to navigate conversations about feminism, activism, and experimentation in the new album.

The punk princess herself Hope Lynes is the host of today's Access All Areas pod, as she sits down with none other than Nova Twins (vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South), to go track by track through their sophomore album Supernova. Prepare to dig deep into their influences, to discover their Stranger Things Kate Bush moment, and much more.

Night Gnomes is the brilliant new album from Australian psych rock band, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. We break down the album with them.

Hope Lynes from Sunderland's Spark FM spoke to Nell Mescal about her rise to fame, songwriting processes, advice and more!

Our Regional Officer for the North East Hope Lynes chatted to Softcult about all things new music, the mall goth aesthetic and the new age riot grrrl!

Introducing Lozeak from the Student Radio Class of 2023.

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