In January, 1990, Gaston took up appointment as Head of Programmes for the newly founded Belfast Community Radio Three months later, on 6 April, 60 brand new broadcasters had been recruited, trained, scheduled, rehearsed and were on the air [REF].
Less than six weeks later, the station almost closed down as staff threatened to walk out in protest at the sacking of their Head of Programmes by the company CEO [REF].