Eastbourne Youth Radio 2024 Roundup

East Sussex College recently hosted the 24th annual Eastbourne Youth Radio (EYR), bringing together students from local schools for an unforgettable three-day media experience.

From 13-15 November, students aged 5-19 took to the airwaves, creating and producing their own radio shows live on 87.7 FM and online. The event provided invaluable hands-on experience in broadcasting, sparking creativity and developing key media skills.

One of the event's highlights was the college-sponsored “Meet the Media” show, held at noon on Thursday, 14 November. A panel of esteemed media professionals, including Sam Munton, Joe Miller, Andie Davies, Isaac Shelton, and Holly Hubble, shared insights and career advice, inspiring students with their journeys and expertise.

This session offered young broadcasters a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders, gaining advice that could shape their future aspirations.

Rebecca Conroy, CEO & Principal of East Sussex College, expressed her pride in the college’s continued support of EYR, stating, “I am in awe of the many staff and students who have worked so hard to bring Eastbourne Youth Radio, a local institution, to life this year. The College works closely with local school pupils on a range of shows and has had many young visitors into our studios which we always enjoy. This is the highlight of the year for our creative media students and they excelled themselves!”

This year’s EYR broadcast featured a rich variety of student-led shows, highlighting the incredible talent and creativity across Eastbourne schools. Congratulations to all participants on another fantastic EYR event!