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'{{Radio station | image = [[Image:Rev-wiki.jpg]] | name = 96.2 The Revolution | airdate = [[August 30]] [[1999]] | slogan = All Your Favourite Songs/The Home of Steve Penk at Breakfast| frequency = 96.2 MHz | area = [[Metropolitan Borough of Oldham|Oldham]] | format = Adult Contemporary | owner = Steve Penk| }} '''The Revolution''' is an [[Independent Local Radio]] station broadcasting to the areas of [[Oldham]], [[Rochdale]] and [[Tameside]] in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]]. ==History== The radio station was previously owned by the [[Oldham Evening Chronicle]] and UKRD (both were 50% shareholders), and takes its name from the [[Industrial Revolution]], in which the region took a major role, and the initial letters of its three main target areas - '''R'''ev'''o'''lu'''t'''ion. When bidding for a full time broadcasting licence in the mid 90s, the station would broadcast temporarily for one month per year under the name Oldham FM. When the station was granted the full time licence, it was launched with the new name 96.2 The Revolution and went live on 30th August 1999. The idea for Oldham and surrounding areas was originally the idea of Liam Forristal, who had worked on several radio projects, alongside teaching Media and Radio Production at [[The Oldham College]]. The station initially launched with a general pop and rock format and enjoyed success for several years between 1999 - 2005, being recognised as one of the fastest growing radio stations in the North West of England in radio history. However, in 2005, due to several changes in management, the format of the station changed to a more specialist rock and indie music format with the commencement of former [[Inspiral Carpets]] keyboard player [[Clint Boon]]'s role as head of music. Boon then left the station after a short period of time for a then rival, [[Xfm Manchester]]. In 2008, the station was purchased and rescued by broadcasting veteran [[Steve Penk]], formerly of [[Key 103]] and [[Capital FM]] fame. To date, the release of radio audience figures from [[RAJAR]] show the station had an initial steady climb, entertaining a much wider audience. ==Present Day== The station broadcasts on 96.2FM and online via [http://www.therevolution962.com www.therevolution962.com] The signal comes from the [[Oldham#Civic Centre|Civic Centre]] ==Current Presenters== * [[Steve Penk]] * Elliot Eastwick * Gareth Bird * Phil Wood * Jay McCreary * [[Alan "Big Al" Nield]] * Wayne Dutton * [[Gary King]] * Pat Sharpe ==Recurring Presenters== * Danny Matthews * [[James H Reeve]] * David Broadbent ==Past Presenters== * Sarah Hall * Andy Hoyle * Caroline Martin * Kev Mclean * Lee Glasby * [[OJ Borg]] * Mark Alston * Mark Andrews * Paul Teague * Paul Thirsk * Graham Fitz * Mark Heywood * James Ziff * Chris Gregg * Sarah Mills * Andy Blunn * Hannah Sillitoe ==Official Logos== Coming Soon ==External links== * [http://www.therevolution962.com Official web site] * [http://www.mediauk.com/radio/226 Media UK directory entry] [[Category:Oldham media]] [[Category:Radio stations in England|Revolution]] {{UK-radio-station-stub}} {{GreaterManchester-stub}}'