Eastbourne Youth Radio Returns to ESC

The popular student-run Eastbourne Youth Radio (EYR) returns to East Sussex College’s Eastbourne for its 23rd anniversary this week (15th-17th November).

ESC Eastbourne is set to host Eastbourne Youth Radio once again, providing an incredible opportunity for local students aged 5-19 to host and produce their own radio show. It offers a genuine taste of life in the industry.

The jam-packed three-day schedule gets underway on Wednesday 15th November at 10am. East Sussex College is proud sponsors of the flagship show ‘Meet the Media’ where students face a panel of media professionals and receive the very best tips and advice ahead of potential futures in the industry. The show kicks off at 12pm on Thursday 16th November.

This year’s ‘Meet the Media’ guest lineup includes Jordan Hogan, ESC Alumni and Emmy Award-winning Journalist; Hanna Neter, BBC Sussex Journalist; Ryan Millns, Breakfast Presenter with Ashdown Radio; and Nicholas Foley-Oates, Production Designer.

A wide variety of local schools are involved in the project and will be hosting their very own shows! Click here to check out the full schedule.

Rebecca Conroy, CEO & Principal at East Sussex College, said, “We are excited to host Eastbourne Youth Radio at East Sussex College once again! We are proud sponsors of this fantastic event, which provides students with valuable live experience in the industry and the chance to connect with leading media professionals.”

The 23rd edition of EYR takes to the airwaves from 15th-17th November 2022 on 87.7FM and online at www.eyr.org.uk. Make sure you tune in!