Support Durban youth radio station
While the station is not in danger of closing, it is in need of support from the community.
DURBAN Youth Radio (DYR105.1FM) has faced many challenges as one of Durban’s up-and-coming radio stations.
Even during lockdown, the station has managed to develop its infrastructure to improve its signal, however the station needs funds urgently to take care of monthly expenses during the down-turn in revenue.
“While we are not in danger of closing, we are in need of support from the community that we have served, loved and entertained in the new DYR format over the last five years. As we are a youth training facility and an NPO, we urgently need to support our staff and pay the bills, so that our trainees can continue on their journey to careers in broadcasting. We also have a responsibility to our local artists, bands, entrepreneurs and fans to keep the industry alive and to keep DYR on air,” said Kevin Minter-Brown, head of marketing and training and breakfast show host.
DYR has become one of Durban’s most loved “new” radio stations.
Few people know that nobody at DYR receives a salary – everybody who works or trains at DYR is a volunteer.
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“Almost everyone on air is actually in constant training, readying themselves for a possible, hopeful career in the wonderful world of broadcasting. We’ve helped at least 22 youngsters over the last few years to get employment, mostly in radio, but many within the entertainment or news industry, and helped with the careers of countless young musicians, artists, actors, entrepreneurs and more with our endless and fantastic interviews with the people who are the future of this city we love,” said Kevin.
He said the station relies on private funding mostly, with some revenue from advertising, but with very little going on right now, the station could use all the help it can get to continue doing its important work, playing great music – much of it not heard on any other radio stations – and being the voice of an important new audience.
The community is encouraged to support the station through its Back A Buddy page: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/keep-dyr-on-airn
“Monies raised will go towards our urgent operational expenses and towards assisting out staff with transport allowances during these tough times,” said Kevin.
Durban Youth Radio, or DYR broadcasts in the greater Durban metro on 105.1FM.
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