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Amateurism Radio Amateurism Radio provides a platform and community for a collective of friends and music heads to share musical discoveries. True amateurs.

We do this through broadcasting 24/7 on Amateurism Radio, hosting parties and DJing at festivals. An amateur, meaning “Lover of” (a French word derived from the Latin amatorem nom. amator, “lover”)

The true representation of an amateur DJ. A collective of friends brought together by a common passion for discovering special records (both modern and old), whether made for the dancefloor or just wit

h a strong vibe. People who spend their spare time striving to find exciting new music to fit into DJ sets, but have zero interest in making DJing their profession. People that love dance music but see it as a boundary free genre. The world is a bigger place than nightclubs and ravers, but at the same time, nothing beats the feeling of a special party. The more exotic and amateur the better, approached with dedication and love… And lots of close friends. Amateurism, where we measure the vibes in strength.

playlistHappy 14th February everyone 💘To celebrate the cutest days in the calendar, our Sinead is here with a great ne...
14/02/2025

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Happy 14th February everyone 💘

To celebrate the cutest days in the calendar, our Sinead is here with a great new playlist for us all. One of the more recent additions to the ever-growing Amateurism Tribe, Sinead’s got the vibes, the selections, and more. Please see Q&A below + the link to the playlist in our bio. X

3 Questions with Sinead Hanlon:

Q: Hey Sinead, happy Valentines! Thanks so much for contributing to our growing Spotify playlist series with a loved-up collection – and for your ace shows on recently, we love your selections! Please tell us more about your connection with music and any artists or sounds that are exciting you the most right now…

Happy Valentines to all the incredible Am-Rad crew. A community showing so much love when the world needs it the most. Thanks so much to and the head honcho’s for letting me share this little Valentine’s playlist.

Growing up I was lucky enough to have a Dad that was fully immersed into his music, heavily into his punk, ska, dub and Motown (he was - and still is - a dead ringer for Terry Hall). He has a record room which is literally stacked full of vinyl high from the ceiling down to the floor – all in alphabetical order! I grew up listening to so many genres of music blasting out at high volume from that room, something I’m sure the neighbours will also remember vividly! On weekends I would go with him into town to in Manchester and there would be a stack of records waiting for him to listen to that the managers had picked out for him. This was all such an education for me and even just the vibe of the record shop itself and the people within it showed me how magical the energy of music was, and still is.

>>> Q&A continued in comments

Daily Schedule | Monday 23rd DecemberIt’s our final day on air for our Winter Solstice special. Hope you’ve enjoyed any ...
23/12/2024

Daily Schedule | Monday 23rd December

It’s our final day on air for our Winter Solstice special. Hope you’ve enjoyed any vibes that you’ve caught. Today should be lovely.

Tune in and join us here: amateurism.co.uk

Happy holidays! Do your thing x

Schedule:

08:15-09:45 - Mark Hooper
10:00-11:30 - Laura Barton
11:45-13:15 - Rev. Milo Speedwagon
13:30-15:30 - Barny Read
15:45-17:15 - Michelle McKenzie
17:30-19:00 - Anna Murray
19:15-20:45 - Grace Winteringham
21:00-23:00 - Rob Leggatt

Adele Carmichael | 8pm-10pmThe wonderful Adele is here with a brand new Rhythms Del Atmosphere selection to close our S...
22/12/2024

Adele Carmichael | 8pm-10pm

The wonderful Adele is here with a brand new Rhythms Del Atmosphere selection to close our Sunday programme. It’s been emotional. Last day tomorrow, thank you everyone who’s tuned in and joined us so far x

Alison Ford | 6:45pm-7:45pmThe inimitable Alison Ford returns with a fresh Evening Session for us all. Hold on to your w...
22/12/2024

Alison Ford | 6:45pm-7:45pm

The inimitable Alison Ford returns with a fresh Evening Session for us all. Hold on to your winter hats, this will be a power hour from x

Seb Marling | 4:30pm-6:30pmWinter Dub? Yes please. Open another bottle, light your chalice, and settle in for two hours ...
22/12/2024

Seb Marling | 4:30pm-6:30pm

Winter Dub? Yes please. Open another bottle, light your chalice, and settle in for two hours of primo rocksteady with the high and mighty Sebastian Marling.

❤️💛💚

Graeme Fisher | 3:15pm-4:15pmAbsolutely delighted to welcome Graeme Fisher back into the fold for a new Sunday Blend, co...
22/12/2024

Graeme Fisher | 3:15pm-4:15pm

Absolutely delighted to welcome Graeme Fisher back into the fold for a new Sunday Blend, compiling some of his favourite discoveries of 2024… 🥂

Daily Schedule | Sunday 22nd DecemberThe Dark Star continues to burn through time and space as we reach our halfway poin...
22/12/2024

Daily Schedule | Sunday 22nd December

The Dark Star continues to burn through time and space as we reach our halfway point >>>

Join us for a soundtrack supreme on Amateurism Radio this Sunday, it’s a happening!

Tune in and join us here: amateurism.co.uk

Schedule:

08:00-09:15 - Aymen Bensaad
09:30-11:00 - Nancy Sandison
11:15-12:45 - Becky Mason
13:00-15:00 - Mama Walton
15:15-16:15 - Graeme Fisher
16:30-18:30 - Seb Marling
18:45-19:45 - Alison Ford
20:00-22:00 - Adele Carmichael

Marky Souter | 8pm-9:30pmBeing the (porky) punk that he is, Marky has broken all the “this is not a Christmas broadcast”...
21/12/2024

Marky Souter | 8pm-9:30pm

Being the (porky) punk that he is, Marky has broken all the “this is not a Christmas broadcast” rules and gone full Bad Santa on us all. Let’s see what he has in store for us all!

Kelley Ralph | 6:15pm-7:45pmArr Kels follows on from her recent fabulous Spotify playlist with a debut Am-Rad show on th...
21/12/2024

Kelley Ralph | 6:15pm-7:45pm

Arr Kels follows on from her recent fabulous Spotify playlist with a debut Am-Rad show on the airwaves. We are in safe hands with , she is the earth, the sea and the cosmos. Leading from the front.

Sinead Hanlon | 4:30pm-6pmThe diamond girl Sinead Hanlon is back in Am-Rad with her second show, having debuted on the C...
21/12/2024

Sinead Hanlon | 4:30pm-6pm

The diamond girl Sinead Hanlon is back in Am-Rad with her second show, having debuted on the Cosmic Sun weekender. Sinead has got the vibes, the heart, the selections and so much more. STILL DANCING 💫

Adam Willis | 2:45pm-4:15pmOur favourite cosmic cowboy is here with a brand new selection from the San Fernando Valley....
21/12/2024

Adam Willis | 2:45pm-4:15pm

Our favourite cosmic cowboy is here with a brand new selection from the San Fernando Valley. There’s nothing quite else like Adam and his music. Bear witness for yourself from 2:45pm. LEGEND.

Daily Schedule | Saturday 21st DecemberHappy Winter Solstice to one and all.Today we provide both light and dark with a ...
21/12/2024

Daily Schedule | Saturday 21st December

Happy Winter Solstice to one and all.

Today we provide both light and dark with a raft of great selectors playing from start to finish. We recommend to get onboard early and go the distance, sooo much better than Christmas shopping.

Tune in and join us here: amateurism.co.uk

Schedule:

08:15-09:45 - Victoria Saunders
10:00-12:15 - Leo Walton
12:30-14:30 - Roo Walton & Keith Tenniswood
14:45-16:15 - Adam Willis
16:30-18:00 - Sinead Hanlon
18:15-19:45 - Kelley Ralph
20:00-21:30 - Marky Souter
21:45-23:40 - Bush
00:00-01:30 - Russ Peters

Disco Ken | 7:15pm-8:45pmYes yes… DISCO KEN for the WIN. Look past the sparkly outfits and face paint though, this is a ...
20/12/2024

Disco Ken | 7:15pm-8:45pm

Yes yes… DISCO KEN for the WIN. Look past the sparkly outfits and face paint though, this is a man who knows how to get the boys and the girls dancing.

Ailsa Kerr | 5:30pm-7pmThe special soul that is is here on Am-Rad from 5:30pm, equipped with an amazing taste in music ...
20/12/2024

Ailsa Kerr | 5:30pm-7pm

The special soul that is is here on Am-Rad from 5:30pm, equipped with an amazing taste in music and higher cosmic connection, this promises to be celestial.

Pete Wiggs | 1:30pm-3pmAnd who said we don’t do pop stars here at Amateurism?! At 1:30pm we have our friend Pete Wiggs f...
20/12/2024

Pete Wiggs | 1:30pm-3pm

And who said we don’t do pop stars here at Amateurism?! At 1:30pm we have our friend Pete Wiggs from Saint Etienne stepping up with a new show… Expect some Friday lunchtime magic.

Ru Warner | 9am-11amWe kick off the weekend programme with the one and only at 9am. Always something special. Tune in a...
20/12/2024

Ru Warner | 9am-11am

We kick off the weekend programme with the one and only at 9am. Always something special. Tune in and stay with us as we build throughout the day.

👀 20TH-23RD DECWe will be back ON AIR in two weeks time with DARK STAR :: a special 4-day broadcast to honour Winter Sol...
05/12/2024

👀 20TH-23RD DEC

We will be back ON AIR in two weeks time with DARK STAR :: a special 4-day broadcast to honour Winter Solstice, reunite the clan, and beam special selections and magic into your speakers.

HOLD TIGHT EARTH x

playlistWe’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the inimitable Kelley Ralph as our latest contributor to the Amateurism S...
29/11/2024

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We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the inimitable Kelley Ralph as our latest contributor to the Amateurism Spotify playlist series. A legend. Q&A below. Link in bio. X

Q: Hey Kelley, welcome to the playlistdome! You’ve been such a great supporter of Amateurism for years now, it’s a pleasure to have you onboard musically, can you tell us a bit about your choice of selections for this playlist?

Thanks so much, Leo! From the moment you told me about Amateurism, I thought, “Wow, this is a genius idea—exactly what the world needs right now.” A space where music lovers can come together to share, connect, and celebrate. Despite my many attempts to convince you to take the commercial route, you’ve stayed true to your vision, keeping the brand pure and authentic, which only makes me love it more.

When you asked me to put together a list, I was thrilled and honoured. At first, I wasn’t sure which direction to go, so I focused on tunes that have moved me or brought me joy. Each one carries a fun memory, like Damian Lazarus’s “Diamond in the Dark.” Hearing that for the first time on the Filthy Dukes tour bus at Bestival showed me a different side of the mysterious Damian I knew back then. His lyrics about seeing the light in people touched me deeply, and from that moment, I saw him in a new light. Looking back, I think that’s his magic—spotting talent, nurturing it, and helping others flourish.

My ‘80s selections are nostalgic for me. I was a huge fan of Japan and Depeche Mode and ran with a local crew called The Bangor West Virgins. We’d spend our nights drinking cider, walking along railway tracks with a ghetto blaster on our shoulders, listening to The Smiths, The Jam, The Fall, and Siouxsie and The Banshees. We played those albums on repeat, and those memories are forever stored in my memory box.

Q&A continued in comments >>>

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Amateurism Tribe

Amateurism is a collective of DJs, a tribe of party people and a family of friends. Formed in 2011 by DJ and promoter Leo Walton, what originally started as a music blog to bring together people with a certain penchant for unearthing rare and special records has now evolved into a tight crew that host annual parties and areas at festivals. Amateurism are closely affiliated with Beat Hotel, Glastonbury, Port Eliot Festival, The Social and The Marina Fountain.