Ian Hickling

Today we mourn the loss of one of our key inspirations and supporters. Ian Hickling was involved with most (if not all) of our various radio exploits on the LV18 over the past 25 years. He was key in getting us to where we are with Radio Mi Amigo being on the air 24/7. We truly would not have been […]

Review of 2024

What a year! Retreating back into 2023 briefly: We had been able to refit our studio in mid to late 2023 and this persuaded the team that a 24/7 online radio station was viable. That launched with a live event at Christmas 2023. Just two months later an arson attack on the LV18 caused havoc and our fledgling station was […]

Johnnie Walker RIP

The trustees of the Pharos Trust along with the management of Radio Mi Amigo are saddened to hear of the passing of Johnnie Walker who has been the Patron of The Trust for two decades. Johnnie’s illustrious career intersected with the LV18 during his many Pirate BBC Essex broadcasts. Those broadcasts were a part of our own foundation and paved […]

Ha’Penny Pier Christmas Tree lighting

The Ha’Penny Pier Christmas Tree will be lit this afternoon and we’ll be lighting our lantern to mark the event. Radio Mi Amigo is providing music alongside local groups, including Shanty singers performing carols! The visitor centre and LV18 will be open. 4pm onwards.We last lit our lantern on 6th June 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day.

Radio Seagull special event

In the last week of August 2024 Radio Seagull in Harlingen, NL, marked the decision of 31 August 1974 by the Netherlands government to shut down the remaining Dutch ship-based radio stations. That day Radio North Sea Intl, Radio Veronika and Radio Atlanta fell silent. Many of the regular LV18 DJs were on board the LV8 Jenni Baynton in Harlingen […]