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Northampton’s Diwali Festival of Lights

November 29, 2024 Mark Ski

Northampton’s Diwali Festival of Lights took place in the town centre consisting of stalls and entertainment. This annual community festival, organised by Northampton Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Town Council, Northampton Town Centre BID and West Northamptonshire Council, is now in its 24th year. Local school children and community groups joined large-scale puppets including Harminder the elephant and Shanti the giant bird, to form the twinkling parade of Hindu Deities, operated by outdoor arts specialists Route Canal Arts and Rost Productions Ltd. Inspiration FM young reporters went…

Young Black Achievers Awards

November 22, 2024 Mark Ski

In celebration of the end of Black History Month, the Young Black Achievers Awards was held to celebrate and promote the exceptional achievements of young black individuals. The categories were, Academics, Arts & Music, Community, Sports, Young Entrepreneurs and Police and Community Relations. Our young reporters Julius and Panash went along and spoke to the event organiser, sponsors and young people who received awards. This is what they had to say…

Simon Green Chief Executive of YMCA Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 Mark Ski

YMCA Northampton opened the doors to 13 new apartments in September of this year to home young people in Northamptonshire leaving the care system. Our reporter Mark Dean Caught up with Simon Green CEO of Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire YMCA at there celebration launch event at the Northampton Vulcan Works.

FM, DAB and Online

September 29, 2024October 6, 2024 aargyrou

Inspiration FM is now on DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) as well as FM and Online.If you have a DAB radio re-scan for new stations to get INSPIRATION FM and add us to your Favorites list.Upgrades are still in the process of being made to our FM transmitter which may cause the station to temporarily go off-air. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Music & Discussion with Jazz Colossus & Zoe Kypri

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Mark Ski

Ahead of their 10th year celebrations on the 21st of September at The Picturedrome, Miles from Jazz Colossus speaks to Mark Dean. Also featured songstress on the event Zoe Kypri speaks to Mark Dean about coming to Northampton to perform and her latest single from her forthcoming LP.

IFM Bank Holiday Summer Takeover

August 14, 2024 Gehric Barreau

Reggae Fun Day

August 14, 2024 Gehric Barreau

Mark Manning’s Dance Music Show Ft. Dr Packer

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 Gehric Barreau

1 Dr Packer: Inspiration FM 107.8 has been the soundtrack to my UK visits on and off for the past 15 years or so whilst driving around my old hood Northampton I often listen to Paddy Grady and Oliver Francis etc… on the regular so it goes without saying that I’m delighted to be invited on Mark Manning show Friday evening for a mix and chat between 18.00pm – 20.00pm UK

IFM Music Festival 2024

July 3, 2024August 1, 2024 Gehric Barreau

🎉 Get ready for the “InspirationFM” Music Festival 2024 at Barratts, Northampton! 🎉 🗓️ Dates: 26th to 28th July📍 Location: Barratts, Northampton Join us for 3 days of incredible entertainment featuring live performances and DJ sets from: 🎤 Stay tuned for more artist announcements! This is a weekend you won’t want to miss, and the best part? Entry is absolutely FREE! So, gather your friends and family and let’s make the Inspiration FM Music Festival 2024 a weekend to remember. Inspiration FM: Putting the unity in community. InspirationFM #MusicFestival2024 #NorthamptonEvents…

Northampton Carnival 2024

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 aargyrou

The Northampton Carnival took place on 8 June 2024 in the Town Centre and at the Racecourse park. Floats and dance troupes took part from Northampton and surrounding towns along with acts performing on stage.