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Ocean Youth x Sonar Sessions Big Summer Raffle!

WIN PRIZES AND SUPPORT TORBAY’S YOUTH RADIO STATION

We are launching a summer raffle to help raise funds to support the station!

Ocean Youth Radio is more than a radio station—it’s a community that builds confidence and empowers young people to discover their potential. reaching 33,000 listeners every year comprising young people and their families across Torbay. 

We help young people get creative, Connect with peers, improve their mental well-being and equip them with skills for the future to thrive.

Ocean Youth is a Youth Led radio station, Managed by Sound communities which is a community interest company. Sound Communities worked directly with over 1587 children and young people in Torbay and South Devon in 2024.

 
“Being an Ocean Youth presenter is really cool as I get to do stuff I never dreamed of doing before
— Ocean Youth Presenter

Current Prizes

£20 love2Shop Voucher  

Bluetooth Headphones (Gifted by Totnes Fire and Signs)

£10 Cinema Voucher

Ocean Youth T shirt 

Sonar T shirt 

Sam Fender Vinyl  

Becky Hill Vinyl  

Becky Hill Vinyl 

Summer Activity Pack  

Summer Activity Pack 

Summer Activity Pack 

AND MORE PRIZES TO COME!

Full Raffle Rules and Info!

  1. Eligibility:

    • Must be aged 16 and over.

    • Under-16s must enter with a parent/guardian’s name and permission.

  2. Ticket Sales:

    • Tickets are available to buy Via Stripe payment online or on the Ocean Youth App.

    • There is limit of 50 tickets per person can purchase.

    • Tickets are non-refundable.

  3. Raffle Draw:

    • Closes: Thursday 28th August at 9.45am

    • Your ticket numbers will be sent to you via email — be sure to check your inbox!

    • Winner will be announced: Thursday 28th August on Daisy’s Summer Breakfast Show.

  4. Prizes:

    • Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

    • Winners will be contacted using the details provided at ticket purchase.

    • If the winner does not respond within 7 days, a new winner may be drawn

  5. Privacy:

    • Personal data will be used only for contacting winners and will not be shared or stored long-term.

👉 Get your ticket HERE and support Ocean Youth Radio

Big thanks to Totnes Fire and Signs LTD for supporting us with this Raffle!

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Live at Deller's- Paignton Ibis

Young musicians Issy Carlisle and Lewis Jackson are the first Sound Communities artists to perform at Deller’s in the Ibis Styles at Paignton seafront. Issy and Lewis will be playing on Saturday afternoon 12th July between 12:00 - 5:00 that afternoon. Both Issy and Lewis write and perform music shaped by life in the Bay, and both have received widespread support and acclaim from fans, venues and festivals like.

Issy Carlisle:

Beautifully crafted, insightful music from Paignton’s much loved Issy

Instagram @Issy.carlisle

“Playing at Deller’s will be a superb opportunity for me to perform some covers that I love as well as some of my own specially written chilled vibes. Live performance is what gets me excited about music. The vibes and the fun are infectious, and Deller’s is such a great location to perform, right by the seafront.” - Issy Carlisle

Lewis Jackson:

Singer songwriter with an energetic and engaging stage presence

Instagram

@_lewis.jackson_

Lewis recently performed at the prestigious Torbay Business Awards. A singer songwriter with a love of catchy hooks and acoustic guitar, Lewis says,

“Join me on the 12th July at the incredible Deller’s for music to suit all tastes – a few covers you may or may not know and a few originals you definitely don’t know but might love!”

Sound Communities performers will be playing LIVE at the Ibis on Paignton seafront on Saturdays throughout the Summer. We'll be featuring some of their live sets, interviews and news!

We'll keep you updated!

LIVE at the Ibis

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LIVE at the Ibis 〰️

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Ocean Youth At the Airshow!

Join Ocean Youth at the English Riviera Airshow This Weekend! (31st May)

We’re excited to say that Ocean Youth will be at the English Riviera Airshow this weekend – and we’ve got some great activities!

Keep your eyes peeled for our iconic ‘Boom Bus’ Have a go at DJing or have a go on the mic in our pop-up radio studio!

The Sound Communities Boom bus!

We’ll also be sharing info on our latest projects, offers, and how you can get involved with Ocean Youth / Sound communities!

If you see us, Come and say hi!

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Mental Health Awareness week: 300 Seconds Podcast

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and while the week is a brilliant opportunity to spotlight wellbeing, we know schools and colleges support young people with their mental health all year round.
 
To help with that, Torbay’s Sound Communities and
@oceanyouthradio have created ‘300 Seconds’- a free, youth-led mental health podcast made by young people, for young people.
 
Each short, five-minute episode covers a key topic like anxiety, self-esteem, sleep, or social media, offering:
 
☁️ Practical self-help strategies
 
☁️ Guided exercises
 
☁️ Honest, relatable stories from young people themselves

 

🎧 How to listen:
 
Download the Ocean Youth App on the App Store or Google Play
 
Search 300 Seconds on Spotify or Amazon Music
 
Listen
Here

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