SRACon

Are you Ready?

Three days of industry talks and networking… not forgetting Demo Factor and the Amplify Awards!

Each year, the SRA holds a conference at one of our member stations across the UK.

Here we invite speakers and industry experts to do keynotes and breakout sessions including the future of student radio, and radio techniques and help to inspire students to create amazing content on their home stations.

SRACon 2025 will be hosted by Shock Radio in Salford from March 31st to April 2nd.

Get your ticket to SRACon here.

Want to host SRACON?

The SRA are looking for stations to host the annual SRA Conference. All the info is provided here

DEMO FACTOR

Where five radio industry experts listen to the student’s demos armed with red and gold buzzers.

How does Demo Factor work?

Five industry judges will listen to your presenter demos, chosen at random, in front of the entire audience at SRACon. 

The judges can buzz to stop the demo at any point in the first minute unless a judge wants to hear more and they push their golden buzzer!

They will give their thoughts and feedback – the good, and the constructive criticism. Previous years have seen presenters go on to secure shows across the industry.

Previous winners have included Ben Burrell, Matt Curtis, Sammy James, and George Godfrey.

So no pressure, but it could change your life forever!

Amplify Awards

The Amplify Awards, supported by Global, are held on the second day of the conference. This is where we celebrate the behind-the-scenes of student radio. Hosts from Global take us through the evening after a two-course meal (with table wine). We get to shout about the amazing work you’ve put into your stations in the last year, inspire each other to tackle new projects and keep creating incredible radio.