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Ryo's Uptown Funk

When the stream disconnects for any reason, the server will automatically broadcast an emergency recording. Since around 2012, this recording has been Ryo (Director of Audio Engineering 2013/14) saying "This. Is. STAR." over Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars.

The stream repeatedly disconnected until the server change in 2019/20, causing the tech team, and many show hosts, to become understandably frustrated at the smooth vocals of the Mars man himself.

The stream may still occasionally disconnect; for example, if there is a power cut in the Union. In most instances, the problem is fixed by restarting the Stream computer.

Sounds of Sandy's Curse

In the process of organising the weekly Sounds of Sandy's gigs in 2019/20, the committee came to the conclusion that the event was cursed. Evidence included bands being removed from the union for drug use, fake IDs, and buying alcohol when underage, sometimes before they had even begun their set. Furthermore, multiple bands dropped out in the days before they were due to perform. For example, The Acid Club had to drop out after their singer was involved in a car crash. Another band dropped out due to a family member needing surgery. Middle Class Guilt's drummer broke his collarbone the night before their gig. A few hours before the start of the 28th September 2019 event, it was realised that the drum kit had been double booked.

Scratchylus

Since being interviewed live on STAR, Brand New Vinyl Sweet Child Scratchylus Empress Reggae Kiddus I, also known as Scratchylus, has shared STAR's video nearly 100 times, in a highly sporadic fashion.

Urinegate

On 9th December 2019, Ollie (Assistant Head of Music 2019/20), in need of a new water bottle, decided to take an opaque bottle that had been left in the studio for a number of weeks, supposedly untouched. Upon emptying the bottle, Ollie discovered that it was completely full of urine. The bottle was too full to have been filled in one go. The culprit was never identified.

Lighters

In September/October 2019, STAR ordered 100 bottle opener-lighters combo things for around £70, following a positive response during audience research. The Union confiscated them before a committee member could collect the parcel. This resulted in widespread dismay.

Jimmy

Left his favourite deck chair in the studio.