Why Fortress Radio?
During the summer of 2019, whilst visiting elderly, housebound Salvationists a recurring theme of 'I cannot get to the Army on a Sunday anymore' and 'I miss listening to some of my favourite Army music' was frequently voiced.
After months of research and planning, the idea of setting up a radio station dedicated to playing Salvation Army melodies was created and Fortress Radio was launched.
Little did we realise with the surge and spread of the Coronavirus pandemic that the mission of Fortress Radio would be so pertinent and relevant in supporting those in a time of need and self-isolation.
After months of research and planning, the idea of setting up a radio station dedicated to playing Salvation Army melodies was created and Fortress Radio was launched.
Little did we realise with the surge and spread of the Coronavirus pandemic that the mission of Fortress Radio would be so pertinent and relevant in supporting those in a time of need and self-isolation.
What are the aims of Fortress Radio?
Through the message of music and song, Fortress Radio aims to bring comfort to those who are alone, provide harmony to the soul and blessings to all who receive the message of God through music.
The age of niche radio has arrived. There is a vast choice of internet radio stations covering all genres of music. You can choose to listen to Classical music, Rock, Talk shows or even Brass Bands all day. Now, Fortress Radio offers another option: listening to Salvation Army music. Whether housebound or alone, travelling or listening while you work, we broadcast Salvation Army music all day, every day, providing something for everyone.
The age of niche radio has arrived. There is a vast choice of internet radio stations covering all genres of music. You can choose to listen to Classical music, Rock, Talk shows or even Brass Bands all day. Now, Fortress Radio offers another option: listening to Salvation Army music. Whether housebound or alone, travelling or listening while you work, we broadcast Salvation Army music all day, every day, providing something for everyone.
Founders of Fortress Radio
Retired Bandmaster Stuart Hall
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A fifth generation Salvationist, Stuart spent seven years in the Band of the Grenadier Guards before going into the commercial business world. He has successfully built three business in the Payroll and HR sectors and after selling the last one, went into early retirement. However, he is in frequent demand as a guest speaker at corporate events and sits on the board of a number of companies in a non Executive Director role. He attends Maidenhead Citadel and plays in the band after being the bandmaster for 25 years. This year he completes a total of 24 years as a member of the trombone section in the International Staff Band.
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Bandsman Austin Burn RVM
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Austin is a fourth generation Salvationist and was born to officer parents and as such has lived all around the country. On leaving school at 17, he joined a retail bank. A number of years later he joined the Royal Household as a member of liveried staff to Her Majesty The Queen. Austin held a number of senior positions in his almost 20 years of service and travelled extensively around the world; he was privileged to serve on the Royal Yacht Britannia on its final journey with The Queen. Known to be a Salvationist by all members of the Royal Family, he and his wife Linda, represented the Salvation Army at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 2002. He has also served as Private Secretary to a peer in the House of Lords. He attends Maidenhead Citadel Corps where he plays percussion in the band and in his spare time is a Petty Officer in the Sea Cadets.
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