Ocean Youth is a youth-led, award-winning radio station in Torbay run by Sound Communities CIC, dedicated to empowering young people through radio and creative media. As one of Sound Communities' key production strands, Ocean Youth provides a platform for young voices to be heard while building confidence, speaking skills, and social connections, offering work experience and even youth employment.  

Ocean Youth was founded in 2012. Thirteen years and over 70,000 listens later, we are still broadcasting live from our state-of-the-art studios in Winner Street, Paignton, bringing together more young people than ever! 

Our reach extends far beyond Winner Street. We broadcast live from schools and community spaces across the Bay. Through our radio workshops we help young people develop essential skills, boost their confidence, and find their voice!  

Key Aims

• Connect young people across Torbay

• Improve health and well-being of Torbay's young people

• Develop young people's aspirations and skills

• Develop young people's creativity

• Increase awareness of events and support for young people

• Develop intergenerational understanding in Torbay