Memory Lane Radio is a brand new online radio service for the UK that is specifically crafted for the older listener. While other streaming services say they’re for the more mature music enthusiast, they often don’t deliver on that promise – but at Memory Lane Radio we guarantee to play the songs and artists you simply don’t hear anymore.
With one of the countries largest nostalgic music collections we pride ourselves in bringing those memories flooding back as we take you on a journey down Memory Lane.
Whether you’re a fan of the dance bands of the 1930’s & 40’s, long for Louis Armstrong or crave The Carpenters, we’ve got it all and more. But, it’s not all about the music, we also have hilarious comedy material to lighten your day, programmes that specialise in hearing your memories, whether local history – family history or anecdotal stories from your past.
We plan to go live in 2019 and need YOUR help in launching this unique, exciting sound for the UK. We aim to raise £60,000 to build our studio and site the archive material along with upgrading our playout system ready to go online.
Good things are coming soon at Memory Lane Radio. Keep checking our website for updates
And with music being a proven therapeutic tool in prompting memory, we also cater for people living with dementia, helping those affected to recall – to interact and to re-engage using specially selected music that calms listeners at key times of the day.
The expertise behind the sound comes from a small dedicated team including Paul Wappat who has more than 25 years experience of broadcasting for the BBC and Smooth Radio
Click the Play Button below and listen to our promotional advert. This will give you a very good idea on what Memory Lane Radio offers and how it can benefit so many people
The expertise behind the sound comes from a small dedicated team including:
Paul Wappat
Former presenter with The BBC and Smooth Radio.
Dave Newbery
Broadcast engineer of more than 23 years with EMAP – GMG Radio and The Capital Radio Group.
Jude Downing
Former sales and marketing executive with Chrysalis Radio and Global Radio.
Dan Entwisle
Former newsreader with Border TV, the Capital Radio Group and GMG Radio.
Memory Lane Radio provides so many benefits to the listener. It is a predominantly music based output 24/7, tailored to prompt memory recall, calm symptoms of sun downing and challenging behaviour, as well as assist with activity programmes and promote social engagement.
This service will be streamed into every property via the internet using networked wireless sound system technology that can be accessed in private rooms or communal areas.
This system will have an extremely simple operating system making it easily accessible to carers, family and potentially those living with dementia.
Music is a proven therapeutic tool in prompting memory and engaging people who may have withdrawn from other activities, helping those affected by dementia to recall, interact and to reengage.
Songs and melodies from the past often have an almost magical effect. With more than 850,000 people affected by dementia in the UK, reminiscent entertainment is a highly effective tool to help avoid social isolation and to increase engagement.
Memory Lane Radio prides itself on a world-class database of nostalgic tunes from the 1920’s to the present day as well as owning the exclusive rights to recordings of local comedians and singers unique to the North East.Memory Lane Radio helps to bring special times flooding back with music from dance bands like Glen Miller, crooners such as Bing Crosby, Al Martino, Frank Sinatra and icons of jazz including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong through to Abba, The Rolling Stones and Michael Buble
Happy Memories Are Guaranteed Every Day
We are a 24/7 radio station purely dedicated to providing nostalgic music and entertainment for the older listener – including people living with dementia, carers and family members alike