listen–play–experiment

The new, inclusive radio project that explores theatre, science and sound. The full time community radio station since 2006, Soundart Radio receives funding to bring accessible learning opportunities to communities in South Devon.

“Soundart Radio has a creative, inclusive approach to community media and this exciting project invites you to come and try something different, meet new people and explore your curiosity” says project manager, Alice Armstrong. “Led by our core values of widening access to media and artistic expression, “listen–play–experiment” will bring together people and ideas through collective shows, mobile broadcasts and the First Spark event in February 2026.”

“This is the third time Soundart Radio has received adult learning grants from Devon County Council”, says director, Sarah Gray “This Essential Skills UK Shared Prosperity Funding allows us to increase under-represented voices on air and disabled-led programming. Our upgraded “Radio Anywhere” mobile studio kit received kind support from Councillor Jacqi Hodgson via Locality Funding so we can work with our community partners and other venues, removing barriers of rural isolation, costs of travel, complex access requirements, caring responsibilities; meeting people in places they feel comfortable.”

Soundart Radio is working with community partners including Camphill Devon, Pigment, Lifeworks College, Heathfield Farm, Totnes Caring and Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support.

Back at the studio in Higher Close at Dartington Estate, Soundart Radio is organising new participatory radio shows this autumn, facilitated by professional artists – Firstly, “Listen!” focused on field recordings and capturing sounds from everyday life with Tony Whitehead; secondly “Play!” exploring devised and improvised theatre and music with Ergo Phizmiz and Lottie Bowater; and thirdly “Experiment!” a science and research chat show with Jessica Langton.

Adults aged 16 and above are welcome to join a group and participate in doing the radio show, to broadcast either as a one-off experience, or on a regular basis. All session dates are published on the
website and are free of charge.

“This is an excellent time for people to get involved and join the membership” explains Chris Booth, technical director “whether you want to meet people, learn digital skills, explore broadcasting, or help us at events and festivals. We are also welcoming expressions of interest from our members to join the board of Directors as we approach our AGM on November 30th.”

For those who wish to join the membership or volunteer at the station, get in contact via this website or email sarah@soundartradio.org.uk.