About This Station

Shmu FM is a community radio station based in Aberdeen, Scotland, operated by the charity Station House Media Unit (shmu). Established in 2003, it is a key cultural organisation focused on community media development, providing a platform for residents in regeneration areas to engage in radio production, skills development, and active citizenship. The station's language is English, and its work extends beyond broadcasting to include video production, music, and digital inclusion projects supporting various disadvantaged communities. Notably, shmu is also involved in film education, such as hosting a BFI Film Academy course for young aspiring filmmakers in the region.