Finding Youth Voice
Written by Alena Kuczynski With so many adult voices on the airwaves, it's easy for a young person in radio to feel out of place. But at the second annual Digital Waves Youth Media Festival this past weekend, those above the age of 20 were in the minority....Read More
GREAT TIMES!
Written by Vikky Cruz The pressure of making everything perfect for an event seems a bit scary right? I got to experience this as one of the youth organizers for the 2012 Digital Waves Youth Media Festival. My nerves began to shake as it was time for the festival...Read More
YOUTH MEDIA AND A NEW FRAMEWORK FOR ACTIVISM
August 1st, 2011 by Allison Jones http://www.allisonj.org/2011/08/01/youth-media-and-a-new-framework-for-activism/ This weekend I spoke at the Digital Waves Youth Media Festival in NYC. Let me just say that if you want perspective on your career and values talk...Read More
Digital Waves: Why Radio?
Radio is such a small thing these days. When I ask young people on their first day at RHI Radio if they listen to the radio, their answer is almost invariably no. No one has a radio to begin with, and there is no need to wait for a DJ to play a song you want to...Read More
GenPRX and Jones Franzel
Gearing up for the festival, we’re excited to be locking down our presenters for the sessions and panels, and awesome judges for the audio-slam competition! Opening the breakout sessions will be Jones Franzel (left) from Generation PRX. We’re highlighting Jones,...Read More
The Digital Waves Youth Media Festival Explained
On Saturday, July 30th, the very first NYC Digital Waves Youth Media Festival will take place at WNYC’s The Greene Space in Manhattan. The purpose of the event, as stated on the website, is “to celebrate, connect, create” but especially since this is the first year...Read More
Audio Slam Throwdown 2 CALL for Entries
Audio Slam Throwdown 2.0—fun, fame, and modest fortune!! Entries wanted for the Audio Slam Throwdown at the 2011 NYC Digital Waves Youth Media Festival. The Audio Slam brings the live action of a battle of the bands to the world of produced audio. The idea is to...Read More
1st NYC Digital Waves Youth Media Festival: Why It’s All About Making Connections
Welcome to the first ever NYC Digital Waves Festival! What’s it all about? Sanda Htyte, Associate Producer of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, explains how an inspired network turned a simple dream into a major event. Register here to attend for free! A couple of years...Read More