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FAQs about Mercury FM
Got a question about Mercury FM? We've got the answer for you here!
Do you provide work experience placements?
Mercury FM's parent company, Global Radio offers hundreds of work experience places across the UK each year. Click here to find out more about the Global Radio Academy
Are there any vacancies currently at Mercury fm?
Vacancies are generally advertised online as and when they become available with details of how to apply.
How can I contact Mercury FM?
Our address is:
Mercury FM
The Stanley Centre
Kelvin Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9SU
General Enquiries: 01293 636000 (Our switchboard is operational Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm for all enquiries.)
Faxline: 01293 636009
Competition Line: 01293 63 1027
Text: 82122 Starting your text with the word MERCURY (standard network rate)
How do I email a Mercury FM presenter?
To contact your favourite presenter on Mercury FM click here
If you would like to know when your favourite presenter is on air next please click here for the latest schedule
What's the history behind Mercury FM?
Mercury FM first went on air at 8am on 20th October 1984 as Radio Mercury on 103.6fm and 1521am. After one year, our fm frequency changed to 102.7, and 97.5 in Horsham. In 1991, the station merged with County Sound in Guildford to form the Allied Radio Group. At that time, the Group launched Airport Information Radio (AIR) serving Gatwick and Heathrow. In 1995, the station was renamed 102.7 Mercury fm with ownership changing several times, before eventually becoming part of the GWR Group in 2000. Five years later, GWR and the Capital Radio Group merged to form Gcap Media Plc. In November 2008, GCap Media Plc was acquired by Global Radio Services Ltd of which Mercury fm proudly remains a part.
Global Radio Services Ltd - visit our corporate website at www.thisisglobal.com
How can I advertise on Mercury FM?
Please call 01293 636010 to discuss advertising opportunities or click here to email the commercial team.
Can I have a studio tour, please?
We occasionally offer studio tours to colleges or organisations who run radio related courses, or whose work is related directly to radio. We are unable to offer tours of the company to individuals, and all applications must be initially be submitted for approval.
For all enquiries, please email here and include as much information as possible about your college or organisation and why you want to visit us. Please note there are limited places, and numbers are restricted for each group and conditions apply.
How do I receive Mercury FM merchandise?
We give away special limited edition items of merchandise as prizes on air, so listen to your favourite show to find out more on how you could win.
Alternatively, keep an eye out for our Mercury FM Thunders out and about every day on the streets of Sussex and Surrey. They're always stocked up with Mercury FM goodies!
Can you send me a Mercury FM Car Sticker?
Show the world your support for Mercury FM with one of our car stickers. Remember to include your full address.
Can I request a song dedication?
All dedications should be sent in via the presenter pages to ensure that your favourite presenter will see it immediately.Click here to see who is on air now.
Remember you can also send a dedication using text to 82122 starting your text with the word MERCURY. We're sorry, but we can't guarantee that your dedication will be read out.
Will Mercury FM sponsor my charity event?
The Mercury FM Charity Appeal raises thousands of pounds every year for many projects throughout Sussex and Surrey. We concentrate all our resources on supporting these events. As a result of this, we are unable to sponsor any other events. However, we are pleased to offer publicity where possible. Click here to add your event to our online listings, which is also made available to presenter who may mention your event on air. We're sorry, but we cannot guarantee that your event will be mentioned.
Can Mercury FM make a donation to my charity?
Mercury fm’s Charity Appeal donates to many groups and organizations throughout Sussex and Surrey. Click here to find out if your organisation could benefit from a Mercury fm Charity Appeal Grant.
Can you help me in a search for a lost relative?
We are unable to put requests for missing persons or lost friends on air unless at the request of the police. Please click here for more assistance on how you can start to search for someone you have lost touch with.
I'd like to be a presenter, can you help?
Mercury FM’s Breakfast Presenter, Garry Wilson, offers this advice:
I started my career by joining the local Hospital Radio station. It gave me practical experience and allowed me to develop as a presenter. Radio is a wonderful industry to work in, but if you are serious about a career as a presenter be prepared for a lot of hard work.
The best advice I could offer would be to get as much experience as you can at a voluntary station such as hospital radio. Also when you do send off a demo, make sure you bear in mind the type of station you are applying to. A pop music station won’t be interested in a talking-book demo, or your latest 1 hour club mix!
I'd like to make a complaint who do I need to talk to?
We want to hear from you if you are unhappy with anything you hear on air or read on our website. We will do our best to resolve any isssues for you.
If you would like to contact Mercury FM to make a complaint please get in touch with our Programme Controller, Andrew Dancey. Office hours are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. We endeavour to answer your queries as soon as possible.
How do I get an on air mention for my event?
Unfortunately we are not able to announce every event we are sent the details of on air. However, our online Guide is a popular way of advertising events. The details are also made available to presenters who may mention your event on air. Click here to send us all the details about your event.
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