This year’s Vinylthon took place during a very difficult time for most radio stations. COVID-19 meant that many participating radio stations had to figure out how to participate remotely or to have fewer than normal staff broadcast for the event. This meant that for many radio stations, it was a very challenging year. Last year’s…
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Vinylthon Part 2 coming on June 20th!
After a great Vinylthon event last month, we are still planning to celebrate Vinylthon again on June 20th and it’s not too late for your station to join us for this event! As it turned out, Record Store Day was cancelled for June 20th as well, leaving our event as the only event celebrating the…
Vinylthon 2020: One student’s epic 24-hour vinyl marathon!
Vinylthon 2020, part one (or side one) took place last Saturday, April 18. Even though the COVID-19 situation has meant many radio stations are currently closed, that did not stop many of them celebrating remotely, spinning vinyl from their DJ’s homes. The event would take place in 11 countries around the world, although nearly all…
Vinylthon 2020 is in your home TOMORROW!
Over 100 radio stations will go vinyl-only for charity event Vinylthon 2020, with many stations broadcasting from their DJ’s homes Despite severe disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, across the USA and the world, radio stations will celebrate the unique format of vinyl by going vinyl-only on Vinylthon, April 18, 2020. Organizers hope it…
Vinylthon 2020 – a week away – and STILL ON!
Despite the incredible disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, we are still organizing Vinylthon 2020. We want it to be as safe as possible for stations and DJs to participate. For those stations that are able, they can participate on April 18th (as originally planned) or now the new date of June 20th. Or they…
Vinylthon 2020: Important announcement
Less than one month from now, on April 18th, Vinylthon 2020 is scheduled to take place. With the rapid evolution of the Coronavirus pandemic, feelings of uncertainty, and campus closures everywhere, we are offering some options for this year’s Vinylthon. For those radio stations that are still able to, and want to, Vinylthon will still…
Under two months until Vinylthon 2020
With just under two months to go until Vinylthon 2020 – we have already reached 80 radio stations in 10 countries! The stations that have registered so far: USA: KFJC-FM, Foothill College, CA WRTC, Trinity College, CTRadio Warner, Warner University, Lake Wales, FLWRGP, Florida International University, FLWUTT Spartan Radio, University of Tampa, FLWCSF, University of…
Vinylthon 2020 registrations hit 50 stations in 6 countries!
We are delighted to announce the first round of registrations for Vinylthon 2020! The following stations signed up in in the last two months and will participate by playing vinyl only for some or all of April 18, 2020! USA: WRTC, Trinity College, CTRadio Warner, Warner University, Lake Wales, FLWRGP, Florida International University, FLWUTT Spartan…
Vinylthon 2019: A Day in the Life of a College Radio and Vinyl Fan
By Dave Sarkies This was the first year I was connected with the College Radio Foundation’s Vinylthon event, and it was a remote connection at that. Since I’m new to the organization, I wasn’t very involved with promoting this year’s event. But that doesn’t mean I wasn’t excited about it. Since Vinylthon coincides with Record…
Vinylthon 2019 – A huge success!
What an incredible day it was! 142 radio stations in ten countries came together and played vinyl on Saturday. By all accounts the event was a huge success – with live broadcasts happening on campus, at record stores, and even at concert venues! A record 30+ radio stations went 24 hours of vinyl-only and will…