Josh Holmes-Bright
CRA's 'Young Person of the Year' 2023 | Radio Caroline & BBC Essex
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Find out about some of Josh's latest achievements, broadcasts, interviews and more!
VE Day Reporting for BBC
To commemorate 80 years of VE Day, Josh reported for BBC Essex throughout the day, broadcasting live from a number of events taking place in the county. This included a Swing Dance at Tilbury Docks, and the launch of a new exhibit at Maldon's Military Services Museum.
Caroline Coastal Fundraiser Gig
On April 4th, Caroline Coastal held their biggest event yet, as renowned cover band Mars Garden took to the stage at Maldon Town Hall for a night of 60's music. All money raised went towards the station - and the night was organised and hosted by Josh! You can read more here.
Global hire Josh for Producer role
In December, Josh joined LBC as a freelance producer, and said it was 'very exciting' to 'help deliver some of the top news stories' to over 3.3 million listeners. Since joining, he has worked on shows for Matthew Wright, Vanessa Feltz, Andrew Marr, Iain Dale, Tom Swarbrick and more.
Francis Rossi Interview
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi spoke to Josh on Radio Caroline about the band's legendary hits, opening Live Aid, their record Top of the Pops appearances, and the influence of Pirate Radio on the band. Watch it here.
Caroline Coastal Live at Sea
Caroline Coastal returned to the legendary radio ship Ross Revenge in October - their first time at sea since their hugely successful relaunch broadcast in April 2024. There was great music through the weekend, and lots of money raised.
BBC Essex: Radio Airshow 2024
Josh was a part of BBC Essex's presence at the Clacton Air Show 2024. He helped to produce Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt's programme from the event, which was broadcast on air and to the 250,000 visitors up and down the seafront.
Radio Caroline's Annual Fundraiser
In August 2024, Radio Caroline held their annual fundraiser as they continue to try and save their former pirate radio ship Ross Revenge, which is in desperate need of structural repairs. More than £60,000 was raised over the four days.
Midge Ure Interview
Midge Ure joined Josh on Radio Caroline to talk about his time in bands like Ultravox, Visage and Thin Lizzy, the story behind Live Aid, the success of his hit 'Vienna' and 40 years of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. Watch it here.
Caroline Coastal Rebrands
After a year of hard work, Caroline Community Radio relaunched as Caroline Coastal FM in April during an offshore broadcast from the radio ship Ross Revenge. Since then they have achieved extraordinary heights broadcasting to the Essex Coast.
“A strong, clear and confident presenter; knowledgeable, easy to listen to, and achieving in many areas”
Community Radio Awards 2023
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