Demo Factor

There’s some very sad news to share. Our host, Vicki Blight is missing her first Demo Factor since the very beginning. Vicki was on the original panel in at University of Bath in 2009. Our host @VickiBlight sadly bust her knee at the weekend so can't host. She's gutted but Gin is helping. We all wish… [Read More]

As you heard on Thursday night at the Student Radio Awards, Demo Factor is coming back to the National Student Radio Conference in 2017. WITH A TWIST!  Make sure you are subscribed to the Student Radio Newsletter to find out more information and be among the first to know when we start accepting submissions!

We’ve all had a week or so back from the amazing #SRACon in Cardiff. Had a good shower – and probably a bit of a detox! Thank you for making Demo Factor fabulous again this year! Congratulations once again to Matt Curtis – who we notice has already changed his Twitter Bio, and living the… [Read More]

Well just as we thought things couldn’t hot any further, THEY DID! In a chaotic finale, Demo Factor judge Paul Sylvester (Content Director at Absolute Radio) crowned Fly FM’s Matt Curtis as winner of Demo Factor 2016 and a show on Absolute Radio 90s! Described as “radio-ready,” Matt will be joining up with Paul Sylvester at Absolute Radio… [Read More]

It’s half-time at Demo Factor 2016, and what a first half! Kicked off in style with the introduction of Demo Factor’s Ice Luge taking centre stage, the judges took no time to pack in the punches as presenters were told by Paul Sylvester: “You’ll have great careers – as listeners!” As the crowd got rowdy,… [Read More]

The tension is building… The BIG GOLD LETTERS are warming up… And the judges are seeming surprisingly positive ahead of tonight (if this photo is anything to go by… Demo Factor will soon be kicking off here in Cardiff, and we will be keeping you up to date with all the gossip, stand out demos, and… [Read More]

Yesterday we shared with you Sammy James’ top three reasons to enter Demo Factor this year. Today we check in with winner of the 2014 competition, George Godfrey and get his three reasons.

Last year crowds gathered in Exeter where Sammy James’ demo was played out. It was a tough decision but Sammy’s demo wowed the judges and crowned him victorious. Almost 12 months on we asked him to give us three reasons why YOU should enter Demo Factor this year. Do you think this is his opinion… [Read More]

Hello DF Class of 2016, I had 5 minutes between polishing off a bag of mini eggs and prep for my Radio Wales shows this weekend, to jot down a few things to remember if you’re attending this year’s Demo Factor at #SRACon in Cardiff. Number 1… if presenting is something you would love to… [Read More]

Congratulations to Leeds Student Radio’s Sammy James who has just won himself a show on Absolute Radio 90s. Sammy impressed the judges but it was a close fought race to who won in the end! You can hear Sammy’s demo below, and for more Demo Factor tips and advice make sure you catch “Demo Factor… [Read More]