Kilburn to Kensal Radio or K2K Radio is a radio station based in Kilburn,

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. It is a partner of the Nour Festival, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Metroland Cultures. It was founded in 2012.

Origin

K2K Radio began as South Kilburn's very own online community radio station, established in 2012, enabling people to attain skills and have a platform to share their voices, talents and passions with the world. Since 2012 K2K Radio have trained hundreds of

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and hosted thousands of guests on air.

Ethics and focus

With the right support and encouragement, anyone can run their own radio show. K2K Radio's presenters use their shows for many purposes; to promote their message, build a brand, connect with their community or simply to have fun and share music. Alongside

, K2K Radio have a team of studio

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managing technical aspects and providing support to

in studio and remotely. K2K Radio is an entirely voluntary

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with a global outreach with its presenters and producers being involved for their own personal love and enthusiasm for

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and

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Presenters

K2K Radio's presenters have come to the fore of modern radio from various backgrounds.

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, poets,

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, journalists, producers,

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and compères have presented on K2K Radio, each with their own presence and following.
George Allowit

Mickey Alsebor

The Big Baron

Kari Barth

Wayne Boucaud

Stan Brousil

Robin Catto

Tyrone Coogan

Patrick Cole

Simon Coulson

Chawat Django

Emiliyah

Bukky Fadipe

Saul Galpern

Joris Gillet

Zoë Huxford

Gino Jaali

Kiasi Sandrine Mputu

DJ Lebbz

Bella Lisa

Angelika Miller

John Morgan

Sara Nemcekova

Talia C. Pittman

Maha Rahwanji

Dan Raza

Simon Stevens

Rory Windass

Marianna Zappi

Past presenters

Carol
* Jo Dusepo

Shows

Alternative Wonderland

Angelika's Indie Live Sessions

Black in 3D

Cosmic American Music

Eclectic Grooves

HD Music

Hedonica

Hillhead to Harlesden

Housemates

K2Klassical

L.O.U.D.

Maha's Music

MCG

Nektar Island

Odds 'n' Evens

Old, New, Borrowed & Blue

Pop Muzik

Reggae Heaven

Spirit & Roots

The Baron's Big Show

The Coming Up Show

The George Allowit Show

The John Morgan Show

The Rock-a-Rory Show

Unapologetically Me

References

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