Sister Midnight, the not-for-profit co-operative organisation based in South East London, announces the launch of Sister Midnight FM (SMFM), an online community radio station, with a unique focus on SE London and the same strong commitment to community benefit and inclusivity that is the foundation of Sister Midnight. Available to listen here: www.sistermidnight.org/radio
Since 2021, Sister Midnight has been campaigning to create Lewisham’s first community owned music venue, bringing a much needed cultural community hub to the local area. This year they have secured a 10 year lease for a venue in Catford (read more below) and are in the process of transforming it into the grassroots venue which champions accessibility, inclusivity and community benefit.
Sister Midnight FM forms part of Sister Midnight’s strategy to become a cultural incubator for South East London, utilising the station as a platform for artistic development, sharing new work, and increasing participation in local music culture – especially for those who face barriers to physical participation. Radio shows will host a wide array of musicians, community groups, DJs, historians, activists and more. SMFM invites the local community to have their say on what they imagine might be possible on the station – anyone can apply for a broadcast slot, to join the radio team or offer their opinion.
Today SMFM launches with shows from Laani, DJ Gilla, Selextorhood Collective, Last Nubian, Rohan Rakhit, Deptford Northern Soul Club, All Centre, Deptford Ravens Football Team, the Lewisham Anti-Raids Group, Unit 137, Shovel Dance Collective, Village Cuts + many more musicians, artists and storytellers.
As the venue gets closer to becoming ready for the public to arrive, Sister Midnight will begin building a physical studio that will become the focal point of the station from that point onwards. This studio will be integrated to the venue itself – again growing and developing as the venue grows and develops.
“Sister Midnight FM opens up a whole new world of possibilities for engaging and growing the Sister Midnight community – both in the present while we’re still working on opening our new music venue, and in the future once we’re up and running. We’re so excited to see how the station grows and to have a way for local people to get creatively involved with our work!” – Lenny Watson
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