INVERELL’S
community radio station STA FM has wrapped up a four-week course teaching young
people the ins and outs of the radio industry.
STA
FM’s Mal Really and John Shaw worked with the participants over the four week
period, with the course including voice overs, music selection, vocal tips and
recording techniques.
Station
president Mal Really says he’s impressed with the youngsters for being willing
to get outside their comfort zone and try something new.
“It’s
been interesting to watch the participants develop over the past four weeks and
see their confidence increase to the point that they’re becoming a lot more comfortable
in the studio.”
“A
couple of the students have had their voice overs go to air and there’s a
couple of participants who are keen to keep working with our team into the
future.”
Mr
Really explained the youth radio presenter boot camp was funded by the
Australian Government under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Fund, which has
also assisted upgraded the station’s equipment and also funded a journalist to
provide local news each week day.
“The
grant has helped STA FM grow its footprint and in turn, that helps us attract new
listeners and volunteers to keep us going.”
_ENDS_
Photo: L-R Madison Carse, Caleb Graham, Mal Really (STA FM),
Lorenzo Mudaliar and Casimir Marshall.
