New community programs

WBCR-lp Wants You to rejuvenate local radio in the Southern Berkshires.
WBCR-lp 97.7fm is looking for new members to fill the local air waves with fresh and interesting content from our community. 

• Want to contribute to the station or learn more about local radio? Become a member
• Have an idea for a radio show, or just want to get on the air? Contact our Programming Committee at [email protected].  All programmers need to become members.  Check out our membership page.
• Want to make a donation to help make it all possible? Please donate
• Aching to volunteer some time on a fun and meaningful project? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, John Prusinski ([email protected]).

We survived the pandemic! We have a Main Street Great Barrington studio, an FCC radio broadcast license, a viable non-profit organization, and a group of committed volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the station.  Now we need new members who want to help chart the course for local radio in our community! Become one of those members, step up and into WBCR!

​NEW IMPERATIVES / INITIATIVES

Our goals are imperative if we are to be relevant and of value to our community.

LOCAL JOURNALISM For over a decade there has been a steady succession of local news outlets closing down, reporters being laid off, publication schedules cut, and resources tightened.

• Local journalism plays an indispensable role in American civic life as a source for critical information and a building block of social cohesion.
• Local journalism drives civic engagement.

​To build our capacity for greater civic engagement, we are working on the following: 

• News & Current Affairs: We are seeking to create a dedicated news team within the station partnering with our local media. The goal is heightened coverage and increased awareness of critical local issues with resonance across the region.

• Live streaming & remote reporting: The Berkshires offers unlimited opportunities for live-streaming events, meetings, and performances. Bring your ideas and we can train and equip you!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• CTSB. For several years CTSB-TV (Community Television for the Southern Berkshires) and WBCR-lp have been collaborating to share resources and strengthen the reach and impact of community media. We air audio from live performances at CTSB and plan to add more coverage and live-streaming of local events as our partnership develops. Our combined skills and platforms will strengthen both local media organizations.

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training

​Visit the training page to find out more information on becoming a programmer