Red Rebel FM and the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (ICCI) at the University of Kent are launching a Youth Radio Project for 15–19 year olds — and we’re looking for young FLINTA people to get involved.
Do you identify as FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-Binary, Trans and Agender) and are you curious about radio, podcasting, music or interviewing people? This is the workshop for you!
You’ll learn how to:
- Use microphones and recording equipment
- Plan and present your own radio show
- Choose music and structure a broadcast
- Interview guests and each other
- Record and produce your own show
- You’ll work across a series of relaxed workshops to create your own recorded radio show, which will be aired on our FLINTA radio station as part of the project.
PLUS in August, we’ll also take part in the annual Boing Festival, where participants will help host a youth radio hub, interview artists and festival guests and celebrate the work created during the workshops.
No experience needed — just curiosity, creativity and an interest in radio, music or storytelling.
Session overview:
Session 1 – Introduction + Radio History + Studio Basics/Mic Skills
We explore a short, interactive history of radio (from early broadcasting to pirate and community radio), followed by hands-on microphone practice and confidence-building speaking exercises.
Session 2 – Music, Structure + Building a Show
Participants explore how music shapes radio, learn basic show structure, and begin planning radio shows.
Session 3 – Interview Skills + Show Development
Focus on interview techniques, question writing and refining show plans in preparation for recording.
Session 4 – Recording + Sharing
Participants record a group show together, with different roles for each. The show will then be prepared for broadcast on Red Rebel FM.
Details: Location: Gulbenkian Arts Centre, University of Kent (Canterbury)
Ages: 15–19
Free to take part
Dates of Sessions
- Tuesday 9th June – 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 16th June – 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 30th June – 5pm – 7pm
- Tuesday 14th July – 5pm-7pm
Saturday 29th August and Sunday 30th August – bOing Festival!
Spaces are limited, so we encourage anyone interested to sign up!
Book now!