In preparation for Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR) celebrating 25 years of community radio, they are calling out for archival materials and any ephemera that folks might have. You may have an old program schedule, t-shirt, poster, or annual report from an AGM. Whatever you might have the station would love to see it and share it on our social media.
KCR is in preparation for a few special events to celebrate its 25th anniversary including a music event at the Royal on Thursday, Nov 21st. This line-up will be announced shortly. They have already hosted one (of many to come) live-to-air shows in the newly renovated basement at the station at 308A Hall St. These basement shows, dubbed the Sing Chong Sessions, in honour of the historic Chinatown building, are an eclectic representation of what the community and the station have to offer.
Stay tuned to Kootenay Co-op Radio’s social media on Facebook Kcr.freqs and on Instagram kcr.freqs for more details about the upcoming shows and other highlights from the station’s anniversary.
For the rest of 2024 and into 2025 KCR will be commemorating their quarter century of broadcasting with multiple events. These events are community celebrations in which everyone is welcome, whether you have a connection to KCR or not. These events are supported with the help of a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
KCR has had its challenges but overall the station is thriving and this is due in no small part to its monthly members who financially support the station for as little as $5 a month. This sort of unrestricted funding allows the station’s staff to focus on quality programming and supporting the volunteer programmers and not spend time chasing funding just to keep the lights on and the mics powered. If you are curious about becoming a monthly member please reach out to the station, you can give them a call at 250.352.9600.
Kootenay Co-op Radio staff, board and volunteers are looking forward to the 25th anniversary celebration year and they invite everyone to come out and celebrate with them and get to know your local community radio station.
For more information contact: Stephanie Myers and Adam O Thomas, live@kootenaycoopradio.com.
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