Oldway Takes to the airwaves!

Radio Ahead is a project funded by BBC Children in Need. It allows our staff to visit primary schools, reaching out to new young people and giving them the opportunity to learn new skills, be creative, and socialise with others in their year group. 

This half term, we visited Oldway Primary School in Paignton, where we worked with eight Year 6 pupils. Over the course of three weeks, the young people became radio presenters and created group shows that aired on Ocean Youth Radio.

The shows airs on Wednesday 28th January, Thursday 29th January, and Friday 30th January Repeating at 2.45 and 6pm Daily.

Following the success of these after-school sessions, we invited the presenters to Ocean Youth taster days. We ran two exciting sessions focused on developing skills they had already learned, as well as introducing new ones. The young people played games, created show plans, DJed, and even recorded their own brand-new shows. 

We now have a brand-new cohort of amazing, aspiring presenters, all of whom are invited to join our Saturday sessions and continue being creative. In this cohort, presenters are producing shows on a range of topics, from Minecraft to music. Be sure to check the Ocean Youth Radio app schedule to find out when our new presenters are live on air. 

The opportunity to visit primary schools and meet new young people has been incredibly rewarding. Their creativity is inspiring, and it allows us to introduce them to radio before they move on to Year 7.

New Voices on Ocean Youth Radio: Roselands School Year 6

Over the past few weeks, as part of the RadioAhead project supported by BBC Children in Need, we’ve been working with 10 enthusiastic pupils from Roselands Primary School.

During their weekly radio sessions, the children planned, recorded, and produced their very own radio show, sharing their experiences and insights into school life as Year 6 students. The show was recorded at their school and captures their voices, creativity, and confidence as young broadcasters.

Their show will be airing on Ocean Youth Radio this week, with daily repeats on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2:45pm and 6:00pm.

Be sure to tune in and support these amazing young presenters as they make their radio debut!

Countdown to 2026 with Sonar!

Sonar Takes Over Ocean Youth Radio This New Year’s Eve 🔊🎉

This New Year’s Eve from 10pm, Sonar is taking over Ocean Youth Radio, live in the mix right up to midnight as we count down to 2026. Expect nonstop DJ mixes and big party tunes!

Your NYE soundtrack is sorted
Listen live by asking your smart speaker to “Play Ocean Youth Radio” or on the Ocean Youth Radio app.

Whether you’re at a party, chilling with friends, or just vibing into the new year - lock in with Sonar and bring in 2026 the right way!