Ocean Youth
A youth-led radio station bringing young people across Torbay together
Ocean Youth Radio was created in 2012 with the aim of getting youth voices heard in and around Torbay.
12 years later, Ocean Youth is on DAB across torbay, with record numbers of listeners, broadcasting live at our Ocean Youth Studio, bringing more young people together than ever.
Our studio is currently based in Paignton but Ocean Youth continues to reach far and wide, broadcasting from all around the bay.
Ocean Youth is recognised nationally and has won and been nominated for awards such as ‘Community Station of the Year’ ‘Achievement Within the Community’ from Young Audio Awards, UK ARIAS, Community Radio Awards and more!
Ocean Youth broadcasts with Sound Communities’s Boom Bus at community events including the English Riviera Airshow, Devon County Show and around Paignton Carnival.
Key Aims:
- Develop young people's creativity
- Connect young people across Torbay
- Improve health and well-being of Torbay's young people
- Develop young people's aspirations and skills
- Increase awareness of events and support for young people
- Develop intergenerational understanding in Torbay
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It's quite outstanding what Ocean Youth Radio has achieved – specifically targeting Children and Young People. There is a clear, transformative effect and I believe this station could well serve to be a best practice model for engaging CYP in certain areas across the UK to develop skills. This is incredibly valuable work and brilliant platforms to further reach CYP. Well done to all the team involved, you've got my vote!
Leona Fensome, Panel Community Radio Awards, 2019
Ryan has definitely built his confidence since working with the radio. He regularly discusses how he is getting on with members of staff.
Head of Year, Paignton Community and Sports Academy. 2016
Since Ryan has been attending and taking part with the radio at Parkfield he has become more confident and out going. He never stops talking about what is going on at the radio club.
Kerry, Ryan’s mother. 2016
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