Torbay’s Youth Radio Station
About us
Ocean Youth is a youth-led, award-winning radio station in Torbay run by Sound Communities CIC, dedicated to empowering young people through radio and creative media. As one of Sound Communities' key production strands, Ocean Youth provides a platform for young voices to be heard while building confidence, speaking skills, and social connections, offering work experience and even youth employment.
Our reach extends far beyond Winner Street. We broadcast live from schools and community spaces across the Bay. Through our radio workshops we help young people develop essential skills, boost their confidence, and find their voice!
Key Aims
Connect young people across Torbay
Improve health and well-being of Torbay's young people
Develop young people's aspirations and skills
Develop young people's creativity
Increase awareness of events and support for young people
Develop intergenerational understanding in Torbay
Listen Live
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Our Winner Street studios are open every Saturday to 11-16 year olds. It’s a space for young people to create, socialise, and broadcast shows on topics they love.
We offer six one-hour slots throughout the day for young people to book into. After joining us and attending an initial half-hour taster session, they can then start booking full slots, becoming part of the Ocean Youth live radio line-up for the day.
Saturday Sessions are popular and often fully booked weeks in advance, with young people eager to secure their slot.
Led by our experienced staff team, these Saturday Sessions give young budding presenters a real platform to build confidence, develop essential skills, and find their voice.
We reach out to young people through schools and events we've partnered with, focusing specially on those who will benefit the most from the opportunity.
Ocean Youth Saturday Live
Our Ocean Youth Presenters attended loads of events, including The Devon County Show, Paignton Carnival and The English Riviera Airshow and More!
Want us at your event?
Ocean Youth in the Community
SHARING YOUTH VOICES ON ISSUES
THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM
300 Seconds is our award winning mental health podcast, made by and for young people
Download our Series 3 Resource Pack
About This Resource Pack
This pack is here to help make it easier to understand and talk about suicide prevention, which can sometimes feel like a really complicated or heavy topic. Whether you're looking to learn more for yourself, to help a friend, or as part of school work or group activities, there’s useful information here for you.
No matter your age, you should be able to find something helpful in this pack quickly and easily.