1. 1 Mics and Speech SURGE ADVANCED TRAINING

2. AIMS OF THE SESSION Getting your shows, interviews, news stories, etc flowing. Make your links the best they can be. More confidence in speaking. 3. PROBLEMS Presenting is an art, takes practice. Radio can seem daunting. We have high expectations. 4. EXAMPLES Whats wrong with these clips? 5. POOR RELATIONSHIPS IN THE STUDIO Not talking over each other. Keep conversation going through songs. Planning topics together. Use varied opinions to plan show. Be aware of your personality. 6. LACK OF ENTHUSIASM Focus on your passions. Be awake and energised. Stand up. Smile while you talk. 7. UMMING AND ERRING Keep a pad of paper with you. Remember the point of the link. Slow down. Practice content. 8. LACK OF FORESIGHT Know your link. Know your show. Know your station. 9. TALKING OVER LYRICS Cue the song beforehand. Plan what and how you want to say. Plan timing for each song. 10. LEVELS Check all people in the studio. Wear headphones and watch out for beds. Keep the whole show flowing. 11. LACK OF POINT If theres no point, theres no link. Use intros and outros for small details. Make one topic a focus for each link. Give the listeners a sense of purpose. 12. CHOICE OF BEDS Consider the mood of your show / topic. Compare length of bed to feature. Be innovative. Be wary of lyrics. 13. KNOWLEDGE OF THE MICS Its so easy to get right! Correct direction. (Distance) 15cm away from mouth. Theres lots of variation out there. 14. IRRELEVANT INFORMATION The audience dont even know what you look like! Consider whats funny only to you. What makes your anecdote funny? Make information more accessible. 15. PACE AND TONE OF VOICE Relax. Be happy with what youre saying. Practice links outside of Surge. Not the same as talking to your mates. (Again) Slow down! Listen to some professional radio. 16. TA-DAH! Questions? 17. IDEAS MEETING How to get involved more Whats coming up. How about some ideas?