By Abigail Willock
Demon FM, De Montfort University’s student radio, is set to launch new show Jaz Hour at the end of the month centered around student advice and wellbeing.
It is being launched especially to help first years navigate their way around university life.
Co-hosts Joseph McCarthy, a film and media productions student, and journalists Zoe Graham and Abi Willock first met when they joined Demon FM.
Having gained the skills to present their own show through Demon workshops, they decided they wanted to launch their own show that would be beneficial to other students, as well as building on their personal skillsets.
Joseph said: “Demon FM has always welcomed me and made me feel part of something.
“I really want to get into a career in media production and having my own show is going to give me invaluable experience in that field.”
Zoe explained that the main aim of the show is to talk about student wellbeing and give advice to first years, with the help of student special guests.
She said: “Jaz hour will be an hour of student news, views and advice, integrated with pop culture and some good music.”
Joseph added: “The show will basically be a standard breakfast talk show, but specifically aimed at students as they get used to life at university.”
Some topics the show will cover include the wellbeing services available at the university, the various societies available and news from the DSU such as student elections, as well as lighter topics such as film, music and pop culture.
Demon FM is available online and listeners can tune in to the premier of Jaz Hour at 10am on Friday, October 28.
