South Norfolk Youth Action Community Radio Station

SNYA Radio is the first internet radio station in Norfolk to be run by young people.

We have been working hard over the last twelve months to raise the money required to get us on air and our builders have been working equally as hard over the last two months to build and soundproof our studio and ‘Green Room’. Young people have now named the studio ‘the cupboard' and it is based at Long Stratton Leisure Centre

SNYA radio broadcasters have been practicing their skills by completing interviews with celebrities such as the BBC’s Look East’s Susie Fowler-Watt and Julie Reinger and BBC Radio Norfolk’s Stephen Bumfrey.

Our first guest, in November, at the SNYA Radio studios was none other than BBC’s Look East anchor man Stewart White. In December the legend that is ex-manager, International and Norwich City goal keeper Bryan Gunn came in to co-present a special two hour show.  We have completed many other interviews with organisations and individuals such as Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families the Rt Hon Dawn Primarolo MP, Norfolk Constabulary’s ex- South Norfolk Superintendent Paul Sandford, New Day and The Chuckle Brothers. SNYA Radio presenters have used this downtime to broadcast on BBC Local Radio, Future FM and have enjoyed numerous slots on BBC Radio Norfolk’s Stephen Bumfrey Show throughout the year, the last being on New Years Eve 2009. I hope you like what you are reading and it has made you think ‘I can do that!’ If you are aged between 11 and 21 years old and you want to have a go why not get in touch. You could broadcast a programme about anything that is important to you.

We have several ways in which you can do this.

1) SNYA School Radio – This is where we take a mobile studio to your school for a few days or a week and your school designs and broadcasts their own programmes during the school day. This is open to High Schools, Junior and Infant and Primary schools in South Norfolk. Schools outside of the district can also take part but there will be a small charge for delivery and collection.

2) SNYA Outreach Radio (1) - If you access the Southern Area Children’s Services camper van when it comes to your village or town then you can register your interest and we will arrange for you to record your programmes on the van.

3) SNYA Outreach Radio (2) - If you attend a youth club, uniformed youth provision or church group in South Norfolk and they would like to get involved then ask your youth leader to get in touch. Youth provision outside the district can also apply but there is a small charge for delivery and collection.

4) SNYA Radio - If you live in Norfolk and can get yourself to and from Long Stratton then you can get involved. (11 to 21 year olds)

5) SNYA NEET Radio - Are you not in employment, education or training? In partnership with Southern Area Connexions we are offering you the opportunity to make your own shows. Just speak to your PA.

6) SNYA Work Experience Radio – Are you studying a Foundation Degree in Media Studies (year 1 and 2), National Diploma in Media Production or Year 10 media studies? In partnership with City College you are eligible to undertake your work experience at SNYA Radio. Please speak to your tutor. Other Educational establishments will also be considered.

7) SNYA Radio Live Lounge - Does your up and coming band/rock group want some air time? We have a live lounge for your band to play live on air. Alternatively, your band could visit our studios and one of our broadcasters will interview you whilst we play your music from your demo disc. (By appointment only as well as your bands age being between 11 and 21 years old)

If any of the above is of interest to you then either you or your appropriate adult can drop me, Steve (Children’s Services Youth Worker), an e-mail on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We have got some fantastic partners such as Norwich Theatre Royal and Vue Cinema so you can expect to hear from some of the best actors and stars as well as listening to all the best, current and up to date music.