As the old adage goes: “Always be yourself. Unless you can be a pirate. Then always be a pirate.” That certainly applies to the small, but special circle of swashbuckling radio enthusiasts in the ...

In the 1960s, if you were a teenager in the United States, a big part of your life was probably music. There was a seemingly endless supply of both radio stations and 45s to keep you entertained. In ...

The true story of pirate radio is a complicated fight over the airwaves. Maybe you have a picture in your mind of some kid in his mom’s basement playing records, but the pirate stations we are ...

Bursting with energy, heart and soul, a brand new musical production will bring to life the globally renowned tale of Radio Caroline, celebrating East Anglia’s special connection to a story that ...

Exclusive: A new stage musical inspired by the story of pirate radio station Radio Caroline will tour East Anglia in 2026. Written by Vikki Stone and directed by Douglas Rintoul and Alex Thorpe, the ...

The founder of pirate radio, Radio Caroline, has died. Ronan O’Rahilly passed away April 20 at the age of 79. He was part entrepreneur, part buccaneer who broadcasted rock 'n' roll from a dilapidated ...