Now that the LV18 is back in Harwich Harbour, we are subject to the usual ravages of the tides, wind and inclement temperatures. So, on any particular day all is fine, the next maybe not so. In the winter the not-so’s easily outweigh the fine days! However, we’re a hardy bunch of volunteers so a little sea motion won’t necessarily […]
Winter projects 2019 part 1
Statement from the trustees
“LV18 is due to be moving to Ipswich Waterfront temporarily to enable vital dredging and engineering work. The timing of the move is subject to weather and other critical marine conditions. We will update as soon as we have confirmation of a towage plan. Thank you for all your messages of support and concern.”
Delayed
Unfortunately, our relocation to Ipswich has been delayed for operational reasons. More news when we have it!
Pirate Radio Week 2018
Pirate Radio Week is back for 2018, and takes place over 11 days from 9th to 19th August. Hear us on 106.8FM during the ‘week’!
LV18 Site rebuilt
Our sister website, www.lv18.org has been completely rebuilt during March 2018 and now has much more content! Don’t forget that you can visit the ship 11-4 daily, details on lv18.org
Easter Shows
We have two days of special radio shows this weekend on Radio Mi Amigo from the LV18’s studio. LISTEN HERE : https://www.lv18radio.uk/listen-online/ SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2018 2.00PM Brian Anderson (Memories of 1974) 3.00PM The Mi Amigo Oldies Show 5.00PM Garry Lee’s Stonehenge Disco Featuring 3 hours of album tracks – Past, present & future! 9.00PM Brendan Day’s 1968 Show Midnight […]
RIP Mystery Man
Paul aka Mystery Man, a longtime volunteer aboard the LV18, passed away this week. Garry wrote: “This week i lost my dearest friend in the world to that loathsome disease cancer. Paul (aka the Mystery Man or Mystery for short), was one of the kindest fellows i’ve ever met & the sort of person that would do anything for anyone. […]
Sunday Broadcasts
We are now regularly broadcasting on Sundays, from Midday to Midnight UK time. Garry Lee hosts a 4 hour show from midday before handing over to guest DJs and specialist shows. Details normally hit Facebook each Saturday of the following day’s schedule and guest line-up. Guest DJs include: The Reverend Rabbit Tim Rice Roland Visser Jan Berg Ian Riches Listen […]
Carly McDonagh
We sadly lost a key member of the LV18 crew in September. Carly McDonagh had been involved in the LV18 project from the earliest of days.
September update
It’s been a little busy on the ship since the BBC dismantled their studio and the media left town! In fact, it was only a few days ago that a few of us sat down to discuss what we do next! Firstly, we have recommenced streaming and three shows from 2017’s Mi Amigo broadcast are playing right now: Sietse Brouwer […]