RADIO Millport is back on air for 2022 – and is giving budding radio presenters the chance to get involved from the comfort of their own homes.

The station has been off air throughout the pandemic but is back broadcasting to the delight of islanders and those on the mainland able to pick up the signal.

Station manager Stevie Muir says he is delighted to be back - and is looking forward to welcoming some new faces.

He said: “Now that restrictions have eased we are looking to get people back in the hotseat with presenters old and new.

“We currently have six people but that will soon go down to four, so there is plenty of space for budding radio DJs to get involved.

“The station is always looking for businesses or individuals who want to sponsor our brilliant shows too.

“Sponsors get a wee shout out every 20 minutes during the shows and on our playlist, which goes out 24 hours a day online.”

Stevie reveals that the station can now take on presenters who would prefer broadcasting from home – meaning that more people from outside of Millport can get involved.

He explained: “During the pandemic we successfully set up a few presenters to worked from their houses, and we even have one who does a weekly show from California for six months of the year.

“All people need is a good wee set up and a good internet connection, and I’m sure that we can sort out a slot on the timetable for them.

“This will hopefully make getting started in radio a lot more accessible to people, and it also gives us some security for the future of the station.

“If for any reason we had to get rid of our physical studio, Radio Millport could continue to broadcast online.”

Stevie revealed some of his plans for the year ahead - including a new show live on video streaming platform Twitch.

He explained: “We have two guys who do a fantastic sports show and they are looking to incorporate it visually onto Twitch.

“Essentially they would have a live stream from the studio and they would commentate and give analysis on games or highlights of football, whilst also being on air.

“Just before the pandemic we also started broadcasting live commentary of Largs Thistle games, and we even built a custom shed at Barrfields Park.

“That was stopped due to Covid and travel restrictions but we would love to get that back up and running again given the chance.”

For more information and to get involved with the station go to www.radiomillport.co.uk