Titre

The CKWE Radioton, 05

Créateur

CKWE radio

Langue

eng

Couverture spatiale

Kitigan Zibi - Maniwaki

Description

It's a Saturday night live radiothon aimed at raising funds for CKWE FM, specifically to cover essential expenses like microphones, office supplies, turntable needles, and reel-to-reel tapes.

Participants: The broadcast features various local artists and musicians performing live, including:

QT and Clifford Tennessee on fiddle and guitar.
Joe Louis and Louie Murray on fiddle and guitar.
Ruth May from Hall, Quebec.
Hector Rat and other local talents like Jonah and Cowboy Clifton.
Pledging Process: Listeners are encouraged to pledge donations by calling a specific phone number. The pledges are picked up by volunteers such as Amanda de Ganti, Edmund and Eliza McGregor, and Dale Ottawa. Receipts are provided for each donation.

Current Donations: As of the broadcast, they have already raised $65 within one hour. Notable donors include Mary Tolley, Angus Dancy, Irene Dancy, and Case Up, who have made pledges ranging from five to twenty dollars.

Weather Update: The radiothon includes periodic weather updates, mentioning a heavy snow warning with mixed snow and ice pellets expected overnight and into Sunday morning.

Engagement: The broadcast aims to keep the audience engaged by mixing music performances with live interactions, pledge announcements, and weather reports.

Purpose: The overarching goal is to ensure CKWE FM remains operational for at least another year, emphasizing community support and participation in achieving this aim.

This radiothon format combines entertainment, community engagement, and fundraising, leveraging local talent to maintain the station's operations.

Format

Enregistrement audio

Étendue

1:02:18

Éditeur

CKWE radio

Date de modification

2025-01-14

Droits d’accès

Accès libre

Licence

Protégé par droit d'auteur

Identifiant

ckwe-audio-196