Fantasy Radio

Fantasy Radio is a community station centred on Devizes and Mid-Wiltshire, broadcasting from the Corn Exchange in the town's Market Place. Its daytime music crosses the decades, while evening programmes explore particular genres and newer artists. Country, classical music, jazz, rock and soul all have a place, alongside local information and contributions from people involved in the town's cultural life.

The project began as an experimental local broadcast in 1995. A succession of temporary services followed, including a return in August 2010 and another short run in February 2011. The award of a full-time community licence in September 2011 allowed the station to establish a permanent service, with regular programming beginning on 29 February 2012. That long development helps explain its close relationship with the businesses, volunteers and listeners who supported the project.

Fantasy Introduces provides a platform for new music and live sessions by local artists. Sunday Night Theatre gives local theatrical talent an opportunity to be heard, extending the station's creative output beyond recorded songs. Other programme material includes concert features, album reviews and individual presenters' selections. The difference between the broad daytime mix and specialist evening programmes is an important part of Fantasy's sound.

The Devizes Diary highlights events in the area, while weekday drivetime includes travel information. The station works with local organisations and the Town Council to keep its community information relevant. Run entirely by volunteers, it offers roles both on air and behind the scenes. Its identity remains firmly connected to Devizes even as listeners elsewhere in Wiltshire and beyond can hear the same locally made service.