Written by Yanis from The Yanis Mix (Tuesdays 5-6PM): Writing is a very creative and interesting career, and one that differs greatly for each author. On The Yanis Mix, we’ve been hearing from multiple authorsRead More
Category: News & Events
CRA 2020 Nominations for Yanis & Stephen!
Two presenters from Ipswich Community Radio have been shortlisted in the annual national Community Radio Awards 2020. 13 year old Yanis Kerampran & Stephen Spencer have made the shortlist, which was whittled down from moreRead More
The Coronavirus Update Is Back
And here we are again. This morning I stood in the queue at the baker’s, said ‘hello’ to Stuart in front of me, made friends with Sue behind me and continued with a joke andRead More
Local Radio Day with Felixstowe Radio
On 12th October 2020, it was Local Radio Day across the UK, and here in Suffolk, we got together with our friends at Felixstowe Radio and played a game of “Call My Bluff”. For theRead More
Felixstowe Radio left off air after theft
During the early hours of Saturday 29th August 2020, our friends at Felixstowe Radio were broken into and torn off the air by a thief who went on to steal studio equipment. Felixstowe Radio wereRead More
EXCLUSIVE! Interview with author Susan Allott
Check this out! Recently on The Yanis Mix, an exclusive interview with debut author Susan Allott was aired. Susan tells us about her first novel, The Silence, and describes her life as an author. SheRead More
COVID-19 – ICR Statement
We are aware of the latest news with regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. ICR are conscious of it’s impact to the local community as well as our own operation and broadcast. We would like toRead More
Mayor to Headline International Women’s Day Line Up on Sunday March 8th
Sunday, March 8th, sees the return of the women’s take-over of ICR, in celebration of International Women’s Day. The exciting line-up of women presenters will kick off at 8am, with Tomisha Kersey’s regular Voice ofRead More
ICR XMAS – Listen Again
Darren Baalham on Christmas Day (12:00-15:00): Afternoon Ste with Stevie H on Christmas Day (16:00-18:00):
R.I.P Mat Bayfield
Today at ICR we were saddened to hear of the passing of Mat Bayfield. We all feel so desperately sad for Kelly, and the family. Mat produced some wonderful breakfast shows for ICR during hisRead More
ICR Helps the BBC to Find Suffolk’s New Voices
ICR’s presenter, Elene Marsden was invited my Station Manager Nick Kabay to be one of the 4 BBC Radio judges looking for new talent across the region. The competition was nationwide, each region held auditionsRead More
The Yanis Mix now has a website!
The Yanis Mix now has a website! Head to theyanismix.co.uk to listen to previous shows on-demand and to send shoutouts and song requests all throughout the week! The Yanis Mix is hosted by 12-year-oldRead More
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Kabay
All the Directors, Presenters, DJ’s, volunteers, and many friends of ICR 105.7FM would like to wish Station Manager, Nick Kabay and his lovely Fiancée Dawn, a wonderful wedding day! ❤️ Many, many congratulations to youRead More
Suffolk Pride 2019 – Listen Again
Listen Again – ICR’s Suffolk Pride Coverage 2019 in full Listen Again – Suffolk Pride 2019 Interviews with ICR FM
Suffolk Pride Live on ICR 22nd June
From 12pm, ICR FM will be LIVE at the Cult Café with the Suffolk Pride 2019 coverage. Great Live conversation The parade will start at midday near DanceEast, past the restaurants and the University andRead More
RIP Gary Gary Hooker
Earlier today we learned the very sad news of the death of Gary Hooker who passed away on Monday morning. Gary was instrumental in the development of Ipswich Community Radio after it’s move to TurretRead More
A Day of Music by Women in International Women’s Day Takeover at ICR
Songs written and performed by women will be played on Ipswich Community Radio throughout International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March. The station will be run entirely by women from 7 am to midnight on thatRead More
Women to Take Over Ipswich Community Radio for International Women’s Day
Ipswich Community Radio will be run entirely by women on International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March. The programme roster from breakfast through to midnight will consist of shows by women presenters at the station asRead More
Ipswich Outdoor Group
Izzy and Diana will be joined on the Friday Breakfast show by three members of the Ipswich Outdoor Group. Tune in at 8am, on 9th November, to find out what this group get up toRead More
Radio Mi-Amigo now streaming live on ICR Flip
We are pleased to announce that our friends from Radio Mi-Amigo can be heard streaming live 7AM-11PM every day via our ICR Flip service. Radio Mi-Amigo is based on board the iconic LV18 Lightship thatRead More
Welcome to “Open Voice” on ICR
Meet Max Thomas & Dawn Challenger, the hosts of “Open Voice”, ICR’s Black History Month programme, celebrating October’s calendar of events. Each week Max & Dawn will be previewing Black History Month events in theRead More
A Voyage Around Graham
Please join us tomorrow(Saturday 30th June) @ The Steamboat Tavern for this event celebrating the life & legacy of the original “Mr ICR”. As you’ll see from the flyer, we have a fantastic days entertainmentRead More
Hedgehog Awareness Week
As this is Hedgehog Awareness Week, zoology graduate, Ali North, who is the Hedgehog Officer for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, will be coming into the studio on Friday, at 8am, to talk about hedgehogs, they willRead More
ICR on TV: Ipswich Town Football Club – Marcus Evans interview by ITFC
ICR’s Graham Blackburn along with other Ipswich Town fans were interviewed to give their views by ITV News Anglia: As part of a very scientific experiment, we got four Ipswich Town fans together to watchRead More
Phil Jackson
The first Friday Breakfast Show of 2018 will feature an interview with local singer, songwriter and piano tutor Phil Jackson. Check out Phil Jackson Music Phil works as a solo artist but has also formedRead More
Target of 1,500 Bras Reached!
Back on the 6th October, Joyce Boorman from Soroptimist International Ipswich & District came into the ICR studio, to tell us about how they are working with the Purple Teardrop Campaign to collect unwanted gentlyRead More
ICR XMAS Launches 20th November!
It’s almost that time of year again! Christmas is everywhere now and the demand for Christmas-based radio stations is increasing, as is the demand for locally sourced radio and great community services, which got usRead More
Guests on the Friday Breakfast Show this week
This Friday (3rd November) we will be talking to Mike Medhurst from the Society of Friends about a one-man, one-act play that will be performed at the Friends Meeting House on Friday evening. The play,Read More
Share Your Sound
This week, on the Friday Breakfast Show, Nic Wray from the British Tinnitus Association came into the ICR studio, to tell us all about their campaign to Share Your Sound. While tinnitus is often describedRead More
Helping women and girls who have survived sex trafficking
Soroptimist International Ipswich & District are working with the Purple Teardrop Campaign to collect unwanted gently used or new BRAS, between 10.00am to 4.00pm, on Saturday 7th October 2017 in Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich. TheyRead More
Sailmakers Student Weekender Presents…
“Sailmakers Acoustic Stage” To celebrate a new academic year and welcome students to Ipswich we have chosen to take a different approach to the usual student event and host “Sailmakers Acoustic Stage” This a FREERead More
Bijou bat homes wanted
Do you think you could design a bijou bat home suitable for a historic or listed building? Jonathan Rhind Architects has launched a competition to find the most inspired design for a heritage home forRead More
GeoSuffolk
This week, Bob Markham popped into the Friday Breakfast Show, to talk about the GeoSuffolk and the geology of Suffolk. Did you know the River Thames used to flow through Suffolk? The interview is availableRead More
Orwell Bridge “Might Close”
Wednesday 13th September 2017, we are expecting high winds of up to 60mph and lorries are being told to avoid the Orwell Bridge overnight due to expected extreme weather conditions. Ipswich is currently on anRead More
The Geology of Suffolk
On Friday 15th September, the Friday Breakfast team will be joined by Bob Markham, the chairman of GeoSuffolk. We will be speaking to Bob just after 8:30, so do get in touch if you’ve anyRead More
British Mensa & Beach Cleans
John Stevenage, the Chief Executive of British Mensa came into the ICR studio on Friday, to talk about Mensa, it’s history, what it does and how to join. The interview is now available on MixCloud,Read More
Beach Clean Events
On Friday 8th September Charles Croydon will be joining the Friday Breakfast Show, at 8:30, to discuss the annul Beachwatch Beach Clean events. These events will be held on a number of beaches across Suffolk,Read More
DJ Daddy Turbo Back stage Chronixx at ( Summer Jam Germany )
TRACKS 01. Spanish Town Rocking 02. Big Bad Sound featuring Chronicle 03. Skankin’ Sweet 04. Ghetto Paradise 05. Country Boy 06. Smile Jamaica 07. I Can 08. Selassie Children 09. Black is Beautiful 10. MajestyRead More
Scott Patterson talks the new EP, Tours, Coffee and answers questions from the fans!
Scott Patterson talks to Daniel Moore and talks about the new SMITHRADIO EP, the upcoming Tour dates, his new Coffee line and Daniel puts the fan’s questions to Scott! Listen Again below to the fullRead More
Daniel Moore speaks to Scott Patterson from SMITHRADIO
Please Note: This interview audio clip is uncut.
Right Said Fred – Not too Sexy fo us!
Radio Tour Day#7 A big thanks to @Radio_Jackie @BBCSussex @BBCRADIOKENT @KLFM967 @BBCSuffolk @norwich999 @icr1057fm pic.twitter.com/Xs4Wx2mGbO — Right Said Fred (@TheFreds) March 7, 2017
Karibu African Women’s Group Speak to ICR
Karibu Official Website Daniel Moore caught up with Emily from the charity who help and support the African and Ethnic minority women in Suffolk: Daniel Moore motivates you for your mid-morning. Catch up on allRead More
Watch us Live!
Yes! You can now watch selected shows LIVE on icrfm.com! Listen out and get watching! Just press “Watch” at the top right of this website to get started!
Beenieman talks to Daddy Turbo
King of the Dancehall Beenieman talks about his new album unstoppable with DJ DaddyTurbo. Hear the full interview Monday 12th September at 10pm (UK Time) — Reggae & Dancehall link up Show.
The Sheep’s Greatest Hits on Friday Breakfast
On the Friday Breakfast Show this week, we spoke to Borin Van Loon and Jenny Daniel about “The Sheep’s Greatest Hits”, an art show at the Freudian Sheep Gallery, on St Helen’s Street [mixcloud]https://www.mixcloud.com/ICRfm/05-08-16-borin-van-loon-jenny-Daniel/[/mixcloud] MoreRead More
Beats4Boxes
Come and join us at Belstead village hall in aid of the Lighthouse Women’s Aid. The charity disco will run from 6-9pm on the 10th August. Entry is £3.50 and there will be refreshments availableRead More
ReggaeJam 2016
All the heat from #ReggaeJam 2016 Germany with #DJDaddyTurbo from ICR FM. 1. Veteran Reggae artist Big youth talks to DJ Daddy Turbo back at Reggae jam in Germany . 2.JulianMarley talks to #DJDaddyTurbo backRead More
ICR Music Quiz Postponed
Please note that for reasons beyond our control the ICR Music Quiz which was scheduled for Thursday 14th July @ The Rivers Social Club in Ipswich has been postponed until further notice. We will letRead More
Ipswich DJ Day @ Holywells Park – Listen Again
ICR FM was delighted to be streaming live from The Ipswich DJ Day @ Holywells Park between 2-8PM on Saturday 2nd July 2016. This event featured a selection of top local DJ’s playing the bestRead More
Ipswich DJ Day @ Holywells Park
ICR FM is delighted to announce that we will be streaming live from The Ipswich DJ Day @ Holywells Park between 2-8PM. This event will feature a selection of top local DJ’s playing the bestRead More
New on Sunday
Join Barry Hart every Sunday afternoon Midday – 2pm for “Jazz On Sunday”. Each week Barry will be playing you the sounds of Jazz from a bygone era with the best in be-bop, post-bop, NewRead More
FM Dial restored to full service
As you may or may not already be aware, last summer, some important building work had to take place at our transmitter site which meant we had to temporarily have the transmitter re-sited. When thisRead More
British Tinnitus Association
On Friday, Diana and I will be joined by Nic Wray, the Communications Manager at the British Tinnitus Association. We will be discussing Tinnitus Week, which is taking place from 5-11 February, and a newRead More