Community Media Association

Community Media Association The CMA is the national representative body and a members led organisation open to all participants engaged with not for profit media.

Our growing membership are accessing a network of expertise, best practice and advice drawn from across the UK.

Today’s the last day of our flash sale for the CMA Summer Gathering. Tickets were £32.80 and are now just £19.99 - that’...
05/06/2026

Today’s the last day of our flash sale for the CMA Summer Gathering. Tickets were £32.80 and are now just £19.99 - that’s over 39% off. If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the moment. Once the sale ends, it’s gone.

This is a serious opportunity.

Valerie Geller - one of the most influential media coaches on the planet - is joining us. Her techniques have shaped presenters, producers and storytellers in more than 40 countries. Getting direct access to her for £19.99 is almost unheard of.

And as if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also hear from Jonathan Ruffle, producer of Steve Wright in the Afternoon. The stories, the craft, the behind‑the‑scenes insight - this simply doesn’t happen very often. And Jonathan will be signing copies of his book! Steve Wright in the Afternoon - How we changed British Radio forever. Probably.

Tickets were £32.80, now £19.99 - that’s over 39% off. But for today ONLY!

Final day. Final hours. A genuinely rare chance to learn from two giants of the industry.

Wait - there’s more. Every attendee also gets an exclusive 30% off code for Valerie Geller’s Beyond Powerful Radio. It’s the book that sits on the shelf of every serious audio storyteller - and you’ll get it for less.

Buy Tickets via Eventbrite - search Community Media Association or click this link... https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

A short, limited batch of £19.99 tickets is now live - you can purchase up to 5 at a time.Move fast - before this alloca...
03/06/2026

A short, limited batch of £19.99 tickets is now live - you can purchase up to 5 at a time.

Move fast - before this allocation sells out.

📅 Thursday 13 June 2026 — Melton Mowbray
🎟️ Tickets: https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

02/06/2026

Audio On - Valerie Geller shares why she is joining us for the CMAs' first Summer Gathering on 13th June. We hope you can join us, too. Training and Networking.

FLASH SALE - you get your tickets for just £19.99 until Friday, 5th June.

🎙️ Discover what truly powerful storytelling sounds like.
📅 Thursday 13 June 2026 — Melton Mowbray - near Leicester.

Community radio works because of people - and across the UK, volunteers give millions of hours every year to keep local ...
01/06/2026

Community radio works because of people - and across the UK, volunteers give millions of hours every year to keep local voices on air while providing a voice to the often unheard. We see you. We celebrate you.

With over 300 Ofcom‑licensed community radio stations nationwide, volunteers are the heartbeat of the sector: presenting shows, running newsrooms, supporting communities, and keeping stations alive on tiny budgets.

At the Community Media Association, we’re proud that our own organisation is also powered by volunteers - including our volunteer Board of Directors, Council Members, Ambassadors and Advisors who give their time, expertise and leadership to support stations across the UK.

💛 To every volunteer in community radio: thank you. You keep local voices strong, trusted and heard.

https://volunteersweek.org/

The Community Media Association will host its annual Summer Gathering on Saturday 13 June 2026 in Melton Mowbray, Leices...
01/06/2026

The Community Media Association will host its annual Summer Gathering on Saturday 13 June 2026 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, within easy reach of Leicester, bringing together community radio practitioners from across the UK for a full day of training, sector insight and networking.

Book Tickets: https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

International broadcast consultant Valerie Geller will headline the event with a practical session on powerful storytelling, audience engagement and volunteer development - her only public UK community radio training appearance this year.
The programme also features:

Jonathan Ruffle - writer, producer and author of Steve Wright in the Afternoon: How We Changed British Radio Forever, probably - sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his years working with Steve Wright, how they developed the UK version of the “zoo” format, and what it was like to help shape one of British radio’s most influential shows.

Dom Chambers - founder of the Local Radio Alliance and Sound Vision charity, presenting Local Radio Day: In Review, reflecting on this year’s activity, national participation and the role of local broadcasting in strengthening communities.

Mark Jones - former Chair of the Community Radio Fund, offering guidance on what makes a strong funding application and how stations can improve their chances of success.

Christine Slomkowska – 103 The Eye – sharing the story of the UK’s first licenced community radio station, with two decades of serving its community.

Smart Marketing for Community Media: A practical panel session offering clear, actionable advice on how to market your station or media project on a shoestring. Featuring Valerie Geller, Danny Lawrence (Gateway 97.8, Basildon), and Jessica Memon (Asian Community Radio), led by Kevin Field (Think Listener). Learn how to build visibility, grow audiences and make the most of limited resources using simple, effective techniques.

Join us in Melton Mowbray... https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

We are offering a limited short run of tickets at the special price of £19.99. Book now to avoid disappointment. Once t...
01/06/2026

We are offering a limited short run of tickets at the special price of £19.99.

Book now to avoid disappointment. Once they are gone, they are gone.

📅 Thursday 13 June 2026 — Melton Mowbray
🎟️ Tickets: https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Jonathan Ruffle is joining us at the CMA Summer Gathering — and he can’t wait to share his behind‑the‑mic stories from S...
30/05/2026

Jonathan Ruffle is joining us at the CMA Summer Gathering — and he can’t wait to share his behind‑the‑mic stories from Steve Wright in the Afternoon, one of the most influential shows in British radio.

From creating moments that defined a generation of listeners to working alongside Steve Wright during the show’s most iconic years, Jonathan will be lifting the lid on the ideas, the energy and the magic that changed UK radio forever.

🎙️ Hear the stories only he can tell.
📅 Thursday 13 June 2026 — Melton Mowbray
🎟️ Tickets: https://CMASummerGathering2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Valerie Geller is joining us at the CMA Summer Gathering - ready to share the powerful, practical techniques behind her ...
29/05/2026

Valerie Geller is joining us at the CMA Summer Gathering - ready to share the powerful, practical techniques behind her “Powerful Radio” approach that has transformed broadcasters around the world.

From crafting stories that connect, to creating content that gets, keeps and grows audiences, Valerie’s work has shaped stations, presenters and producers across every continent. This is a rare chance to learn directly from one of the most influential broadcast coaches working today.

🎙️ Discover what truly powerful storytelling sounds like.
📅 Thursday 13 June 2026 — Melton Mowbray

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