Local Radio Day

Local Radio Day Quick Facts

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2021 Date	25 May 2021
2022 Date	25 May 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

Local Radio Day in 2021

Tuesday, 25 May

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Local Radio Day History

Local Radio Day seeks to highlight the value of local radio. This day acknowledges and celebrates the connections between local radio stations and their communities. It highlights the impact that local radio has had and hopes to strengthen it.

Local Radio Day was created in 2015 by UKRD. It is observed annually in the second to last week of May.

Local Radio Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for Local Radio Day in 2020 was Communities making waves: turning the tide on isolation.
In 2020 over 150 radio stations participated in the Local Radio Day event.
It was great to celebrate Local Radio Day with #PledgeToTalk, encouraging listeners to talk to friends and family they hadn’t spoken to for some time, tackling loneliness and self-isolation during the pandemic. It was heart-warming to see so many people getting involved - Editor at BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey, Mark Carter, 2020

Local Radio Day Top Events and Things to Do

See how you can participate in Local Radio Day.
Tune in and support your local radio stations. They may be holding contests or raffles.
Stay informed about upcoming news.