Memory Lane Radio is an online radio station also available on your smart speaker and DAB+ in North & South Tyneside. We’re specifically crafted with the older listener in mind. Whilst other broadcasters 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, from Sinatra to Sinita…..
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.
Launching in 2020 and streaming all the classic songs you love 24/7, Memory Lane Radio is your one-stop radio station.
Good times and even better music have finally arrived for listeners around the world. Let us take you on a musical tour of the last six decades, from The Beatles to Bros, you'll hear it all.
And if there's a track of music you think we should be playing - get in touch studio@memorylaneradio.co.uk or call us 0191 6031953
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
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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 sundowning and challenging behaviour, as well as assist with activity programmes and promote social engagement.
Memory Lane Radio is streamed globally via the internet through our website www.memorylaneradio.co.uk
Where no computer/tablet is available, we can also supply and install streaming equipment that simply plugs into an existing Hi-Fi. Ideal for businesses and care homes/sheltered accommodation.
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. And 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 music from the 1950’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 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.
Memory Lane Radio’s Brian Clough
Brian Clough has been the voice of Country music for thousands of radio listeners throughout his 40 year career, during which time he was honoured with an award as International Country Broadcaster for Europe, by the Tennesse-based ‘Country Music Association.’
During his illustrious career on a variety of radio stations, Brian has interviewed a wealth of country legends, including Jonny Cash, Don Williams, Ray Stevens and Tammy Wynette.
Brian is no stranger to the country stage himself, having played in the band ‘Country Life’ for many years, and recorded a self-penned song in collaboration with Billie-Jo Spears.
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