Radio Boise and Pearl Street Productions present:
ZIESTA - The Jaialdi Rock and Roll Party!
On July 23-25, Boise will become home to some of the wildest bands around. With two nights at the Neurolux, a day-party behind the Boise Depot, and even a river float, Ziesta will prove to be one of the most memorable parties of the summer!
Ziesta's net proceeds will benefit both Radio Boise and Boise Bicycle Project!
April 29 - Radio Boise is proud to announce that the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation (IWCF) has awarded us $24,000 in grant funds for radio broadcast equipment [Statesman article].
FINALLY...we got the word!!! The federal grant funds will be used to purchase broadcasting equipment such as a transmitter, antenna and our studio gear. The 18-month grant cycle will require $75,000 in local matching dollars. [Official Announcement]
This news cannot be overstated. For every tax-deductible dollar donated within our community, we will receive three federal dollars!
"Thanks to this grant program, Radio Boise will have a compelling catalyst for our fundraising efforts so we can begin broadcasting at 89.9 FM at the earliest possible opportunity, said Radio Boise's Executive Director, Jeff Abrams. It will really accelerate the process."
Jeff also emphasized, "There was an extremely rigorous evaluation of this proposal. In the end, the review panel felt that we exceeded all their award standards. It's very satisfying to have the accomplishments of Radio Boise validated by the appropriation of these funds."
Radio Boise will also need to raise up to $175,000 for the first year of operations on 89.9 FM expected to begin some time in late spring or early summer.
Click for more about The 89.9 Fund or to donate tax-deductible, local matching funds for this grant!
Coverage on Anna Webb's Idaho Statesman blog
Coverage on Michael Deeds' Idaho Statesman blog
Idaho Arts Quarterly article on Jason Sievers' "HARD MATH" local music show
Our new SUMMER programming schedule is here - click on the schedule for descriptions of our new shows
Terrestrial operations will fire up as soon as adequate funding is secured!
Boise Community Radio is thrilled to announce that we have been issued a
"construction permit" from the FCC, authorizing us to broadcast at 89.9 FM. We are proud to have been among the first 10% of applicants to have permits granted from the 3500 requests filed in October for new, noncommercial radio station licenses.
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