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The official Christmas FM thread

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    #992
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,177 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    Yeah I’m absolutely thrilled for them!

    Can’t wait to see who will be the charity partner for 2019 already!

    When do they usually announce it? Around October?
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #993
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    When do they usually announce it? Around October?

    Yeah around then!


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    #994
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    ChristmasFM’s charity partner applications open from 1st March.


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    #995
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


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    We were so close to snowmas 2019!!


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    #996
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    Loughc wrote: »
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    We were so close to snowmas 2019!!


    It's due to get warmer tomorrow... but ChristMarch - well that's really up to Santa...


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    #997
    Loughc
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    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    It's due to get warmer tomorrow... but ChristMarch - well that's really up to Santa...

    I hear he’s a big fan... huge fan... Monday the 18th is a good day :P


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    #998
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://christmasfm.com/barretstown-our-official-charity-partner-for-2019/

    3 months and 2 days until this is back on air I reckon! :D


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    #999
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    Whoop whoop!


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    #1000
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    They said on Instagram it'll be back at the end of November but will announce the exact date in a few weeks


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    #1001
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,246 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Listening to the loop station now or whatever you call it - you can get Christmas FM all year round :-D


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    #1002
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,177 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Scarinae wrote: »
    They said on Instagram it'll be back at the end of November but will announce the exact date in a few weeks

    Reckon it'll be the 29th Nov. Same day as the Toy Show, or possibly the day before.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1003
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    Reckon it'll be the 29th Nov. Same day as the Toy Show, or possibly the day before.

    I'm thinking it's the 29th as well for some reason, gives them the 27th and 28th to get all the testing done :)


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    #1004
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    I'm thinking it's the 29th as well for some reason, gives them the 27th and 28th to get all the testing done :)

    I could be totally wrong but i have it in my head the launch of christmas FM going 'live' is always on a Friday... would make the 29th the obvious day if so.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1005
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    I could be totally wrong but i have it in my head the launch of christmas FM going 'live' is always on a Friday... would make the 29th the obvious day if so.

    Afraid not, last year they went live on the Wednesday the 28th, I think they use 1-2 days for testing and ten go live regardless of days to get the most out of the 30 day licence.


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    #1006
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Afraid not, last year they went live on the Wednesday the 28th, I think they use 1-2 days for testing and ten go live regardless of days to get the most out of the 30 day licence.

    Ah fair enough, not surprised about the day really & kinda suspected as such, must be thinking of the toy show or something similar.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1007
    Raytown Rocks
    Registered Users Posts: 814 ✭✭✭Raytown Rocks


    I believe Barrets Town are this years Charity


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    #1008
    TRS30
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    Can wait for it start to be honest. Is on in the car and house pretty much non stop once it starts. I remember last year have is blasting when we were putting the decorations up.

    All this talk about is really getting me in the Christmas spirit. :)


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    #1009
    DvB
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    Any news on the official launch day for 2019 yet?
    Gut feeling is still Friday 29th Nov, but havent seen any formal (or informal) announcement yet.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1010
    Loughc
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    No word yet, I imagine that will be announced in Oct/Nov time, reckon it'll be the 28th or 29th.


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    #1011
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    Ok, So I've been just dying to share this news, but couldn't till now!!


    We're announcing today, That the people behind Christmas FM are going to get creepy.



    Supported by Fanta, Boots and (ofcourse!) TheCostumeShop.ie



    Halloween FM goes live on the 23rd of October for 8 days. It'll be a digital station only as we couldnt get an FM license.



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    Here's a little sneak preview:


    https://tunein.com/radio/Halloween-FM-s301807/


    Let me know what you think!! :)


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    #1012
    Simmer down
    Closed Accounts Posts: 80 ✭✭Simmer down


    The wife is beside herself with excitement.


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    #1013
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Although there’s no Christmas songs I’m still very excited by this and will be tuning in. Can listeners send in Their own ghost stories from their area?


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    #1014
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    I've been listening to Halloween FM for the last 20 minutes or so while I work, loving it so far!


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    #1015
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Scarinae wrote: »
    I've been listening to Halloween FM for the last 20 minutes or so while I work, loving it so far!

    I thought it wasn't going live till the 23rd Oct?

    The app is playing Christmas songs for me at the minute (just missed 'It will be lonely this Christmas by Mud :()


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    #1016
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    You'll be glad to know that Halloween FM has already given me the fright of my life. Didn't realise my laptop volume was so high and I jumped out of my skin.


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    #1017
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    TRS30 wrote: »
    I thought it wasn't going live till the 23rd Oct?

    The app is playing Christmas songs for me at the minute (just missed 'It will be lonely this Christmas by Mud :()
    I'm able to listen to it on the link Ronan posted, I've just realised he said it's a preview:
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    Here's a little sneak preview:


    https://tunein.com/radio/Halloween-FM-s301807/


    Let me know what you think!! :)

    Is Halloween FM raising money for a charity, or is it just a test run this year?


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    #1018
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »
    You'll be glad to know that Halloween FM has already given me the fright of my life. Didn't realise my laptop volume was so high and I jumped out of my skin.


    WINNING!


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    #1019
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    TRS30 wrote: »
    I thought it wasn't going live till the 23rd Oct?

    The app is playing Christmas songs for me at the minute (just missed 'It will be lonely this Christmas by Mud :()


    So to be clear, the Christmas FM app stays the Christmas FM App. We don't want to disappoint those who listen to Christmas music all year round. Yes they do exist and yes im always amazed by the figures.



    Halloween FM, is a separate station with a different feed:
    https://tunein.com/radio/Halloween-FM-s301807/


    And can also be found on HalloweenFm.ie


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    #1020
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    Loughc wrote: »
    Although there’s no Christmas songs I’m still very excited by this and will be tuning in. Can listeners send in Their own ghost stories from their area?


    Yes i'm sure some presenters will be asking for stories and doing many features, only last sat we were interviewing the presenters on their favourite stories.

    Sadly I didn't make the cut this year as a presenter. Couldn't get the time off work as its 24/7 with us this month. Not gonna lie, devastated to not to be on air when we're live.



    @Scarinae



    There's no charity element to Halloween FM this year. It's a very short 8 day run with live presenters and there's a huge amount of load behind the scene involved in the charity element. Also while I love that aspect being part of Christmas FM and am so proud of playing a small part in facilitating our listeners and fans donating a massive €1.3Million to charities over the years. We didn't want to make out that we always have our hands out asking listeners for money, so for this year at least Halloween FM is being run without that element. This also means Halloween FM can pay the staff for their contributions.


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    #1021
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    So to be clear, the Christmas FM app stays the Christmas FM App. We don't want to disappoint those who listen to Christmas music all year round. Yes they do exist and yes im always amazed by the figures.

    You’re welcome :pac:


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