Over the course of the lockdown, people have turned to local radio for company – and for the sense of community that is so important in all our lives.

To celebrate the power of local radio in Ireland, and the important work that stations around the country have been carrying out over the past year, we're delighted to present The Local Radio Takeover – a unique competition offering you, and listeners to radio stations all over Ireland, the chance to become the music programmer on your favourite local radio show!

If chosen as a winner, you'll get the unique opportunity to introduce a selection of tracks on your station, and to dedicate them to the people of your choice – friends, family or whoever you're having yourself! And while you're there, you can also tell us why a particular song holds a special meaning to you...

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic opportunity to become part of the extraordinary story of Local Radio in the Year of the Pandemic 2020, simply fill out the form below:

Plus – the Hot Press Christmas Annual is on the way! In it, we will be looking back over the crazy year and highlighting the personalities who made all the difference to people locally, taking audiences through tough times as only local radio can.

The Hot Press Christmas Annual is available to pre-order now!

The Annual features cover stars Irish Women In Harmony, who look set to top the Christmas charts with 'Together at Christmas'.

By pre-purchasing the Hot Press Christmas Annual you are making a donation to Childline, with 20% of all pre-sale revenue going to the chosen charity of Irish Women In Harmony.

So pre-order now – and you too will be helping Childline this Christmas: