Eastbourne Youth Radio (EYR) is back on the airwaves for its 14th year in November 2014.
The annual event, organised by the Eastbourne Education Business Partnership in association with Sussex Downs College, will be broadcast from Sussex Downs College’s Eastbourne campus from Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st November on 87.7FM and www.eyr.org.uk.
Across the three days, students from local schools will be taking to the airwaves, gaining first-hand experience of radio production.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for young people to get involved in a creative community project,” says Tim Sorensen, EYR Manager.
Children aged 5-19 take part, providing a variety of programming that will entertain all ages, from fellow students to proud grandparents. Participating schools for 2014 include Oakwood Primary Academy, Moira House, Plumpton College and many more.
Like any commercial radio station, EYR is made possible by the support of show sponsors. Local venues and are on board as EYR sponsors in 2014. The Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, are lead partners this year. Mrs Bourne praised Eastbourne EBP and said: “Eastbourne Youth Radio is a great example of an innovative local project that aims to make our communities safer.”
“EYR is fantastic experience for the students,” says Tim. “It is also a great project benefitting the entire community and businesses. Please support the 14th year of EYR by tuning in to 87.7FM.”
Visit www.eyr.org.uk and tune into EYR from 10am on Wednesday 19th November on 87.7FM.7
