Director of Fourseventy Media. Co-founder of The Hidden City.
Media Production | Birmingham, United Kingdom, GB
Born and brought up The Black Country, West Midlands, Chris’ passion for radio started at a very early age.
Working on internet radio from as early as 14, Chris worked his was up the radio ladder to soon find himself presenting a regular Drivetime slot on his local community station.
Finding his passion for audio production when attending University, Chris was nominated for a Sony Radio Award in 2011 and has achieved great success for his work on many social and musical documentaries which have seen light-of-day on radio stations around the world.
Chris is constantly experimenting with the latest technology to ensure Fourseventy Media are constantly at the forefront of any traditional, social or new media.
Fourseventy Media
Founded in 2010 while studying at Birmingham City University, Steve Thornton and Chris Williams went on to become the first undergraduates to be nominated for a Sony Radio Award in 2011. It was for their feature length documentary UB40′s 30th Anniversary, which was nominated for ‘Best Music Special’.
Since the incorporation of the company, Fourseventy Media are proud to have worked with the likes of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham City University, The NEC Group, Retail Birmingham, South Birmingham Police, Fused Magazine, Dyson Media and many, many more.
We en-devour to help charities and non-profit organisations within the Birmingham area free of charge; our nominated charity this year is Edward’s Trust, who offer bereavement counselling for children and parents in the West Midlands.
At Fourseventy Media we believe that providing creative marketing and media support for organisation such as these is an important part of what defines us as a diverse, community orientated, friendly company.
Specialties: Online marketing, PR, Photofilms, Podcasts, Graphic Design, Web Design.
Feb
2012 - Present
Co-Founder / The Hidden City
The Hidden City reveals The West Midland’s lost, forgotten or untold stories.
May
2010 - Present
Partner / Fourseventy Media
Audio production company that specialises in community and arts based projects.
Aug
2009 -
2011
Partner / Brave Or Invincible
Had some serious fun releasing some of the best, unheard music with my friends.
Nov
2009 -
2010
Presenter and Tech Op / Rhubarb Radio
The Forum, every Saturday 3-5pm filled with eclectic music and ramblings (sometimes unbroadcastable).
Jan
2008 -
2010
Presenter / 102.5 The Bridge
Regular Drivetime slot and cover Breakfast presenter.
2008 -
2009
Promoter / Angel Music Group
Working on projects such as Godskitchen, Global Gathering, Escape In The Park and Eclectricity.
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2008
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2011
Birmingham City University
BA Hons
in
Media and Communication
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2006
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2008
King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
A Levels
in
Communication, Film and Computing
Activities: Was part of the UK's first every college podcast, edPod.
Hagley RC High
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Websites:
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Honors:
First class honors degree in Media and Communication (BA Hons) at Birmingham City University.
Sony Radio Award nominee (2010)
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Interests:
apple, gadgets, radio, audio slideshows, documentaries