untapped

This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to get your own radio show on BBC Radio Nottingham.

It’s a brand new show 5 nights a week, Monday to Friday from 7pm, on-air from the autumn. You don’t need any previous presenting experience, just a passion to be on the radio.

There are no boring stories – only boring storytellers

You’ll be the sort of person

Who is full of energy and charisma and loves Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

You’ll have an authentic voice of Notts. This new show will celebrate the diversity of the city and county.

To apply

Come to open auditions on Saturday 28 July at Level 2 Foyer, The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, NG1 5ND.

Get well prepared and arrive at the venue from 09:30 to register.

Final entry for registration will be 16:00. Last audition will be 17:00, and there is no guarantee that you’ll be seen, depending on the number of people who want to audition.

You will need to give your contact details and have your photo taken as part of your registration. You can share that you’re coming to the auditions by adding yourself to our Facebook event or follow us on Twitter via #untappedbbc.

Auditions: Round One

You will appear in front of a panel of judges (with ‘talent show’ style buzzers). The audition will take place in the foyer and not the big stage.

You’ll have up to 60 seconds to tell your story. Your story could be about you or something local that you care about, in fact anything, so long as it’s your own story.

Each judge will give a verbal "Yes" or "No". Three or more "Yesses" mean you're through to Round Two.

Auditions: Round Two

A shortlist will be drawn-up by the BBC Nottingham management team. The team will look at video and audio recorded in Round One of the people who got three or more "Yesses".

What happens next?

If successful you will be contacted the following week, be asked to complete an application form and will be invited for an interview, this will include a voice test.

Working for the BBC

If you are successful in being selected for this opportunity you will be employed by the BBC on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

On average you’ll be working 35-hours a week, typically Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00.

Full training will be given and you’ll be supported by BBC producers. You could be hosting your own show on BBC Radio Nottingham by October. Click here to find out more about working for the BBC.

Terms and Conditions

• You will be responsible for meeting your own travel expenses to the auditions. There is no parking at the venue, but lots of paid parking and public transport, including a tram stop nearby. Click here for venue information.
• No food or refreshments will be provided at the auditions. You might have to queue outside so check the weather and wear appropriate clothing, sun/rain protection.
• Successful auditionees will be contacted, and name publicised on BBC Radio, possibly TV and online.
• Unsuccessful auditionees will not be contacted.
• You may be filmed and audio recorded by the BBC, and your audition may be used by the BBC for broadcast and/or appear on BBC online websites as well as official BBC social media accounts.
• You will need to be 18 or over before 1 September 2018 and be eligible to work in the UK.
• This is your one and only chance to audition. No other dates are available and you need to have registered by 16:00. Last audition will be 17:00, and there is no guarantee that you’ll be seen, depending on the number of people who want to audition.
• There is no payment or expenses for the audition or second round interview.
• The BBC reserves the right to disqualify you if you have supplied untruthful, inaccurate or misleading personal details and/or information, have failed to abide by these terms and conditions.
• We take your privacy seriously and we are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. The information you provide about yourself as part of the application procedure will be used by the BBC to assess whether or not to select you for the show. If you are successful, this information may be used in connection with the BBC promotion of the show. By taking part in the auditions you consent to any information you provide, including without limitation any sensitive personal information, being used for this purpose.
• We may use the information you provide to verify your age and identity.
• We are not able to answer any questions by email or otherwise about the auditions as all the information you require is on this page.
• The BBC reserves the right to refuse anyone entry to the venue (Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham).