Primary School Pupils take to the airwaves on Ocean Youth Radio!
Over the past few months, children from four primary schools in Paignton have been taking part in the Radiohead Project- a project delivered by Ocean Youth Radio/Sound Communities and supported and funded by BBC Children in Need.
Ocean Youth Presenters, April 2025
RadioAhead offers vulnerable young people aged 11–12 a safe and supportive space to explore their creativity, connect with peers, and develop new skills through music, radio and media production.
Through these fun sessions, participants created jingles, co-produced shows, and eventually presented their own live group broadcasts. For many, it was a transformative journey. One young participant arrived to Ocean Youth Radio barely speaking and left leading her own live show with confidence and joy- “absolutely buzzing” to come back.
“Just wanted to say thank for today. She is absolutely buzzing and definitely wants to come back. You were all amazing with her.
Just wanted to say thank you again. I love seeing her so happy like that. ”
Following the success of the clubs, several of the young people have now joined the Ocean Youth team and are presenting their own individual radio shows live from the Ocean Youth studios on Winner Street, Paignton every Saturday. Their voices, stories and passions will be shared with local audiences throughout May on Ocean Youth Radio.
RadioAhead shows will be airing (Repeated):
Roselands School: 28th, 29th, 30th April at 2:30pm and 6pm
Curledge Street Academy: 5th, 6th and 7th May at 2:30pm and 6pm
Oldway Primary School: 12th, 13th and 14th May at 2:30pm and 6pm
Kings Ash Academy: 19th, 20th and 21st May at 2:30pm and 6pm
Listen via the Ocean Youth Radio app or Online
Ocean Youth Visits Access all aerials!
We were so excited to visit the Access all aerials studios in Exeter this past Saturday, it was great to connect, share ideas, and learn more about the world of community radio!
Big thanks to the Access All Aerials team for having us and for sharing your knowledge.
Listen Here to the special Simulcast Live show celebrating community radio!
Ocean Youth’s award winning podcast returns for a second series!
3-7th February is Children’s Mental Health Week – and this year it sees the release of a second series of Ocean Youth’s award winning ‘300 Seconds’ mental health podcasts.
Across the Bay and beyond, young people have tuned in to this groundbreaking series that builds mental health resilience at scale for young people. ‘300 Seconds’ brings together real stories, experiences, and signposts support services in six five-minute-long (300 second) episodes. The podcasts provide space for open conversations and destigmatises mental health issues in a unique and engaging way.
‘300 Seconds’ Series 2 has been researched, voiced and presented entirely by young people across Torbay!
““Winning an ARIA award put Torbay’s talented and committed young people on the national map. This second series comes hot on the heels of this success. I am so proud of what they achieved especially as many of them are facing significant disadvantage. What this series shows is how enabling young people to set their own agenda and be given the creative freedom and skills to express themselves can lead to success in many different ways.””
300 Seconds’ Series 1 and 2 are available on Spotify, Amazon Music and via the Ocean Youth free App (available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store)
Sonar Live Sessions Launch!
We are so excited to announce an Event to celebrate the launch of sonar! Radio for 16+
Join us on 22nd January at Stage Left Paignton for an epic night celebrating the launch of Ocean Youth Radio’s newest shows.
With special headliner The Scribes, amazing raffle prizes, live music, and inspiring performances, this is an unmissable event. You’ll even get the chance to try your hand at radio presenting with professional equipment and connect with other creative young people!
Tickets are free but limited, so make sure to secure yours now. There’s an optional £1 donation at the door, with all proceeds supporting Ocean Youth. Your support helps us provide young people with opportunities in performance, media production, and creative growth.
Don’t miss out—book your free tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening!