Schools sought to switch on Christmas for Christmas FM

At Christmas FM, it’s never too early to talk about Christmas…that’s why the popular radio station, which fills the airwaves with Christmas cheer and festive hits every year, is today announcing an exciting competition for one lucky primary school class to officially ‘Switch Christmas On’ across the airwaves 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.

The competition is open to primary school classes nationwide (terms and conditions apply) and closes at 10:00am on Monday 23^rd September. To be in with a chance to win this incredible 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, 16^th 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/ It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit early and start the countdown to the most wonderful time of the year!

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.

By donating to The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal, listeners will Give the Gift of Childhood to those who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.

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.

We are also delighted to be working alongside Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and Community Foundation Ireland again this year for the third year of The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal. We know that we can count on our incredible Christmas FM listeners to support these charities and donate to help us reach our target of €1,000,000 raised for children in need.”

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. Such a positive impact is made on the lives of children and their families, thanks to the help of Christmas FM listeners. With the funds raised, we can ensure that those who need it most will experience the Gift of Childhood this Christmas, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.”