Jointly reported by Min Tan and James Wong

CY (Chinese Youth) Radio celebrated the first anniversary of its programme with the advent of its second On Air Generation training scheme for 18-25’s this Autumn.

The turnout was a success, with many young prospective DJs arriving to participate in the movement, which offers training such as editing, packaging and presenting directly by insiders of the radio broadcasting industry. Forthcoming reporters, fresh presenters and future stars of the airwaves joined forces in producing a full hour of live programme to mark the occasion,

The scheme was supported by Spectrum Radio, the only daily Chinese radio station in England. DJ Alice and Joseph Wu, the programme manager of Spectrum, discussed the ins and outs of the radio business, and gave a brief prefatory on its history.

The day was fun-packed with an innovative ice-breaking introduction. The young DJs were then apportioned into groups representing different broadcasting genres, such as mainstream giants Kiss and Capital, the public-funded BBC Radio, an internet radio and a community radio.

The groups were encouraged to think about the main sources of funding, target audience market and research area for each to demonstrate the differences involved in running each category.

Victuals such as mooncake and char siu were provided, and the new team started off with a bang by receiving their first taste of participating in a live studio broadcast.

Groups decided amongst themselves on the topics to present. The young DJs each gave a quick introduction to the listening audience before delivering their slots. Food, favourite TV shows and actresses and actors as well as Olympics were discussed with great enthusiasm and much laughter.

The live show finaled with over 40 young DJs delivering a hearty birthday singsong and celebrations of photos and cake.

CY Radio is broadcasting on Spectrum Radio 558AM every weekend until the end of November 2008. It is also available online at www.558.net

CY Radio was launched in 2007 with an initial funding from v, a Cabinet Office sponsored scheme. The voluntary group aims to inspire young people to be creative by develop skills for future success, encourage young people to explore new paths outside the traditional ‘salaryman’ careers, and provide a unique platform to share their thoughts and views.

CY Radio is also fully supported by the BC Project, GetActive.UK.com, Christine Lee & Co

To join in future training sessions of CY Radio in other cities of the UK, please check out www.cyradio.558.net or call 020 7501 1088 for details

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