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February 22, 2023

How to launch a web radio station

Resident Advisor reached out to five web radio stations across the globe - Dublin Digital Radio (ddr.), Rádio Quântica, Oroko in Accra, Skylab in Melbourne and Threads in London - to provide some tips on how to start your own online radio. The advice come down to these points:

Establish a Guiding Ethos

Grow Your Team

Brainstorm Branding and Visual Direction

Find a Space

Manage the Technical Requirements

Develop a Business Model or Income Stream

Apply for Grants and Obtain External Funding

Run Events to Connect With Your Community

Advice for Those Starting Out