Christmas FM is calling all primary schools in Meath for new competition
Christmas FM unveils an exciting new competition for one lucky primary school class to 'Switch Christmas On' for 2024.
The winning class will be featured in the official Christmas FM 2024 photoshoot, which promises to be a magical experience filled with festive fun and merriment. Additionally, a live link up will also take place at the winning class in November, coinciding with Christmas FM’s return to the airwaves.
Broadcasting almost nationwide, Christmas FM plays round-the-clock Christmas tunes, spreading an abundance of festive cheer and seasonal goodwill every single day in the run up to Christmas. The costs of running Christmas FM are covered by various sponsors, ensuring listener donations go directly to the fundraising appeal.
The competition is open to primary school classes nationwide (terms and conditions apply) and closes at 10:00am on Monday 23rd September. To be in with a chance to win this opportunity, teachers and schools simply have to apply via the form here https://christmasfm.com/switchchristmason/
Christmas FM will also be live online for a special one day broadcast on Monday, 16th September to mark the official 100 day countdown to Christmas Day. Listeners can enjoy a full day of Christmas tunes and festive vibes by listening online in Ireland and around the world through the Christmas FM app or on the website here https://play.christmasfm.com/
Christmas FM, which is celebrating 17 years on air this year, is also delighted to announce that ‘The Magic of Christmas’ fundraising appeal will also be returning for it’s third year to raise money for three of Ireland’s leading children’s charities - Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities around Ireland making a difference in local communities through Community Foundation Ireland. The Magic of Christmas was launched in 2022, with the aim of raising €1,000,000 over a three-year period for the charities.
So far, The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal has raised €618,706 for the charities between 2022 and 2023, with these funds being used for a range of services which include: providing hot nutritious meals for children, support for families facing the cost-of-living crisis, wishes for children living with life-threatening illnesses across Ireland, and hundreds of hours of therapeutic programmes for children.
Garvan Rigby, co-founder of Christmas FM, said: “For all of us at Christmas FM, it’s never too early to talk about Christmas! We can’t wait to ‘Switch Christmas On’ with help from one special primary school class this year. It’s a great prize, and we’re excited to see which school will win."
Commenting on The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal, the charity partners jointly said: “Last year, the funds raised made a significant difference to the lives of thousands of children across Ireland, and we are delighted to be a part of The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal once again this year."
Christmas FM will launch in late November on FM for its 17th year on air (subject to licence). Click here for more information or follow @christmasfm on their Facebook and socials.