Why are listeners choosing community radio stations?
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9 Feb 2023
Why are listeners choosing community radio stations?

Online community radio has proven highly popular among Gens Y and Z by providing platforms for musical discovery and community connection. Their independent status enables these broadcasts to bypass the constraints of mainstream radio and represent diverse communities of curators and listeners alike.

Caroline Whiteley

Caroline Whiteley is a writer, editor, broadcaster, and creative consultant. She hosts a monthly show on the Munich-based community radio station Radio80k.

Gabriella D’Annunzio

As the head of community development and education at Refuge Worldwide, Gabriella D’Annunzio curates workshops and develops partnerships with nonprofit partners.

Paul Hanford

Paul Hanford has over two decades of experience across music, arts, and culture. He shares his expertise in workshops on the radio for Apple and as a lecturer at BIMM University. He’s written for publications ranging from Wired to Mixmag, curated events from Tate Modern to Cannes Film Festival, and worked for event companies like Secret Cinema. His book Coming To Berlin has received coverage on BBC 6 Music, Mixmag, DJ Mag, and The Wire. His Arts Council of England awarded podcast, Lost and Sound, covers leading issues in global music culture and is sponsored now by Audio-Technica.