Ocean Youth Radio Blog
Christmas Is coming to Ocean Youth Radio….
Ocean Youth Switches On Christmas on Saturday, 29 November, on Daisy’s Weekend Breakfast Show
The festive season officially begins on Ocean Youth Radio on Saturday, 29th November. Join Daisy on the Weekend Breakfast Show as we switch on Christmas and launch our Festive Schedule.
To celebrate, you get to choose the very first Christmas song we play. Voting is now open, and you have until 9:00am on Saturday, 29 November to choose your favourite.
Your choices:
Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You
Wham! – Last Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me
The Pogues – Fairytale of New York
CLICK HERE to Vote
Make sure you are listening on the Ocean Youth Radio app on Saturday, 29 November, for Daisy’s Weekend Breakfast Show and the official start of Christmas on Ocean Youth Radio!
Ocean Youth Presenter Wins the Young Hero Award!
Dan, one of our young presenters, has WON the Young Hero Award at the 2025 BBC Devon Make a Difference Awards! 🌟
This award recognises someone under 16 who’s made a real impact in their community or done something truly exceptional and Dan couldn’t be more deserving. A fundraiser, Passionate radio presenter and a Young person who always steps up to help others.
“I help others by being kind and helping wherever I
can, whether that’s at my school, outside my school, I
just do the best I can. I didn’t think I’d win, I’m very
proud of myself and I will continue to make a
difference.”
And our Assistant Station Manager Daisy, had the incredible honour of presenting the award on stage and Hosting with BBC Devon!
Well done Dan and Daisy!
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 ”
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!
Eligibility:
Must be aged 16 and over.
Under-16s must enter with a parent/guardian’s name and permission.
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.
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.
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
Privacy:
Personal data will be used only for contacting winners and will not be shared or stored long-term.
