Radio Kane FM

Kane FM is an independent community station rooted in Guildford's underground music scene. Its beginnings go back to pirate broadcasting in 1992, inspired by rave and sound-system culture. A trial broadcast in 2004 preceded the start of full-time licensed community radio in 2011. Today the volunteer-run, not-for-profit station serves Guildford and the surrounding area on 103.7 FM.

The music is chosen by individual presenters, with house, techno, drum and bass, hip-hop, dub, funk and soul forming major strands. Al Luckett's Cadence Show draws on deep and vocal house, while Anna Kiss brings house, UK garage and bass music to Bass Blessing. Altered Concept's Underground Frequencies explores different shades of drum and bass alongside garage and deeper bass-led selections, including guest mixes and interviews.

Record collecting is an important part of several shows. DJ Chud's Dusted moves through hip-hop, funk, soul, breaks and drum and bass with vinyl at its centre. Dom Hodge's Unwind Your Mind combines newer and older records through jazz and funk connections. Dr George's Spacehopper Odyssey adds local producers and science conversation to a broad electronic selection, giving music programming an unusual additional subject.

Kane's community work includes MindWaves, which supports young people aged fourteen and over through DJ skills, music production, broadcasting and creative mentoring. Volunteers and emerging artists share the platform with experienced selectors. This links the station's original interest in overlooked music with opportunities for people in Guildford and Surrey to create work of their own.