Community Radio Exchange has now been implemented into !earshot Distro!
BACKGROUND:
The NCRA/ANREC developed a digital platform for sharing, distribution and promotion of content created by their members for other members to utilize or the public to consume called the Community Radio Exchange.
We have now outgrown the Community Radio Exchange site and needed to be replaced and it has been closed as of July 31st, 2022. We are looking for a way to keep the site as an archive.
WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW:
Community Radio Exchange has now been implemented into !earshot Distro, a private system for campus/community radio stations who are members of the NCRA/ANREC. You will be able to upload your show just like before.
HOW TO REGISTER:
If you are looking to share your syndicated show with community and campus radio stations, now you can do so by joining !earshot distro.
If you are with a radio station they will be able to give you access to the system, if you are an independent programmer you may sign up by filling out a form and we will get back to you shortly.
BENEFITS:
- You can upload your show for stations to access free of charge.
- You will also have the access to download music from the system to use for your show.
REMINDER:
- Shows should be 27-29 or 56-58 minutes in length with NO station ID’s
TRAINING:
We put together a manual that breaks down the uploading process along with a training video here.
SYNDICATE AND STATION CONTACT LIST:
The list below is designed to help programmers to syndicate their shows with other stations.
Best Practice: Search the station contact list for those stations who are interested in your type of programming and then contact them by their preferred method listed. Include a link to your show, simply click on your show once it is live and copy the URL and share that along with any other instructions.
Finally, please do not abuse the system, often the staff/volunteers are very busy. DO NOT SEND MUSIC TO THESE STATIONS – THIS IS ONLY FOR FINISHED, SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING – a similar list is available via the Messaging & Outreach button for artists when logged into !earshot Distro
Last Updated | Station Name | Province | City | Name | Position/Title | Email | Phone | Hours for tracking | Types of programming currently looking for | Format requirements | I want you to put me in touch specifically with people from under-represented communities | Distribution is accepted in the following formats: | How to submit a proposal | Follow-up to submission | Other notes | |||||
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| 8/20/2020 15:21:21 | CFBW | Ontario | Hanover | Andrew McBride | Station Manager | info@bluewaterradio.ca | 5193640200 | No | Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website) | Show Description and running time. | ||||||||||
| 8/20/2020 15:15:38 | CFRU | Ontario | Guelph | Christopher Currie | Programming Director | cfru.programming@gmail.com | Hip hop, loud music, electronic, international, indie rock, new music | Programs should be sent in mp3 format, in consistent lengths of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. (Actually, the files should be slightly shorter than this -- by two minutes, say -- to allow time for PSAs). | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet | Include bio, show description, logsheet, list of hosts, and information on whether or not the program includes profanity and/or language that could be triggering to some listeners. Send to cfru.programming@gmail.com. | Broadcast arrangements will be made by email. Please allow up to two weeks for the turnaround time. | ||||||||
| 8/16/2020 14:11:14 | CHLY-Fm | British Columbia | Nanaimo | Arbie Fru | Program Coordinator and Music Director | arbie.fru@chly.ca | 2507163410 | 9am to 5pm PST M-F | Indigenous, local | 2hr max, Can-Con compliant, prefer 320 mp3 | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed), WeTransfer, Hitail etc. | chly.ca/volunteer | we will confirm by email, approval timelines vary, followup arbie.fru@chly.ca | ||||||
| 8/20/2020 10:30:41 | CHMA-FM | New Brunswick | Sackville | Kevin Brasier | Program Director | programming@chmafm.com | BIPOC, LGBT2Q+ | Can-con, Mp3, 30-60 mins | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, RSS Feed | email a bio and show description, as well as links to episodes | |||||||||
| 8/20/2020 13:11:08 | CHRW | Ontario | London | Zahra Habib | Program Director | pd@radiowestern.ca | Hip Hop + RnB music, spoken word on current issues | MP3 files in 28-minute long segments (however many segments are fine) | especially BIPOC, women, immigrants, and marginalized communities | Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet | Please include a bio, show description, show demo, and target audeince. | I will email | ||||||||
| 8/20/2020 12:26:23 | CHSR-FM | New Brunswick | Fredericton | Mark Kilfoil | Program Director | ProgramDirector@chsrfm.ca | Spoken word, particularly performed by under-represented communities and voices, or tackling under-represented topics, but good discussions and information is always welcome | Always leave 2-5 minutes short on every hour for local advertisements, IDs, etc; no baked-in advertising, although acknowledgements of sponsors are acceptable; minimal music, no top 40, primarily Can-Con; 192kbps+ MP3 or WAV is acceptable; regular production with the understanding that the programming will not be broadcast immediately, so as evergreen as possible; shows should be 100% clean language (bleeped or muted words acceptable); shows should be of a consistent length, hour-long preferred, half-hour is second best. | Yes, but not exclusively. | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet | A short show description (<500 words), host(s) bio, a very short description for promotional purposes (1 sentence), frequency, length of show, links to a show page or back episodes, planned series length (may be indeterminate, but fixed-length series would be acceptable). Email to ProgramDirector@chsrfm.ca | Email, primarily. | If there would be opportunities for local volunteer members to participate in your show, I would love to know about them. | |||||||
| 10/22/2020 20:49:20 | CITR | British Columbia | Vancouver | Jasper Sloan Yip | Programming Director | programming@citr.ca | Open to Everything | MP3 | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, programming@citr.ca | An introduction and a show pitch would be great! | I will follow up with a timeline. | ||||||||
| 8/20/2020 12:47:42 | CJAM FM | Ontario | Windsor | Emily Chiarvesio | Program Director | programcjam@gmail.com | 51925330002526 | Mon-Fri, 10-4 Eastern Time | n/a | n/a | Potentially in the future | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | Email programcjam@gmail.com directly | Will respond to any proposals received within one week | ||||||
| 8/19/2020 19:38:18 | CJLY-FM | British Columbia | Nelson | Rob Andrew | Programming and Operations Manager | ops@kootenaycoopradio.com | 250-505-9829 | High-quality spoken word, South Asian music | That would be great, but not "specifically" | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | Just send to ops@kootenaycoopradio.com with "KCR show submission" or something to that effect in the title. | I'll respond to confirm receipt. | ||||||||
| 8/23/2020 21:43:19 | CJQC | Nova Scotia | Liverpool | Wayne Smith | Program Director | qccrprograms@gmail.com | 19022662908 | anytime | Adult contemporary, Classic rock, Blues, folk/roots/celtic/heavy metal,hiphop/'swing', jazz, Classic Rock, 'r&b' Classic Country | 44100Hz, 128kpbs, mp3 | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | show description, geographical origin, genre: qccrprograms@gmail.com | show/program will be referred to the appropriate genre 'host/producer'. Sorry, can't guarantee when/if it would see airtime but I will send an acknowledgment by email. Please..NO Spotify links. | ||||||
| 8/20/2020 12:41:06 | CJRU | Ontario | Toronto | Sean Warkentine | Program Director | programming@cjru.ca | 58mins, 192 kb/s MP3 preferred | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | Not currently looking for proposals, but would request a detailed show description in an email. Please reach out for further details and requirements. | |||||||||||
| 8/20/2020 16:08:23 | CJSF-FM | British Columbia | Burnaby | Jesse Wentzloff | Public Affairs/ Talk / Spoken Word Coordinator | cjsfpa@sfu.ca | 778 782 4423 | Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm PST | Programming by BIPOC producers & hosts; programming in 3rd languages (esp indigenous - preferably local - languages; regionally- or nationally-relevant news/public affairs/talk content; high quality music/talk programs (artist interviews, storytelling etc); documentaries; audio dramas and other "fiction"/"narrative" audio content | prefer CanCon, prefer mp3 but Wav is manageable | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | Description of program with goal/mission statement, intended audience; audio sample (entire episode(s) or clips); link(s) to website/social media - email to cjsfpa@sfu.ca or cjsfprog@sfu.ca | we will respond via email with any questions, and with a timeline for approval on a case-by-case basis | ||||||
| 8/16/2020 23:49:30 | CJUM | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Jared McKetiak | Station Manager | jared@umfm.com | 204-474-7027 | any and all - particularly social justice shows and shows that give voices to those normally underrepresented. | N/A | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet | Bio / Show Description / Link to Old Episodes | We respond via email. | N/A | ||||||
| 8/22/2020 17:06:52 | CKMS-FM | Ontario | Kitchener-Watelroo-Cambridge | Jeff Stager | Programming Committee Coordinator | office@radiowaterloo.ca | +1-519-884-2567 | none | Locally produced content (Waterloo Region) | Podcasts need to be subscribable (RSS or Atom feed); ideal length is 28m or 58m (or less); longer episodes will be truncated | Yes | RSS Feed | To choose a timeslot and guarantee airtime, producers can start their own show: https://radiowaterloo.ca/how-to/start-a-new-show/ | Response may take up to two weeks; follow up with office@radiowaterloo.ca | ||||||
| 10/20/2020 15:37:22 | CKUW-FM | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Sam Doucet | Program Director | programming@ckuw.ca | 204-786-9782 | Canadian/indigenous politics | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | email with show outline, let's take it from there | |||||||||
| 8/19/2020 18:23:04 | CKXU | Alberta | Lethbridge | Adrianna Smith | Program Director | program@ckxu.com | Monday to Friday 10am-4pm | Category 3(Jazz and Classical), News/Current Events and Canadian Content | Mp3 or Wavs. 30, 60 or 120 minute formats. Can-con playlists (bonus or ALL Can-con). | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet | Show Description and contact info for the host is a must! Sample of playlists and it's percentages (Can-con, femcon, under represented voices, etc). Send an email to "program@ckxu.com" | I respond to each inquiry I receive VIA email to let them know I've got the show and it's on my radar. Upon review, they may hear back with a show slot or potential feedback. | |||||||
| 8/20/2020 10:49:54 | Sheridanlife radio | Ontario | Oakville | Amelia Sher | Program Director | amelia.sher@sheridancollege.ca | 2899523372 | We could benefit from sports and always new and local music. | not really | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | We need a bio, and have an internal form we use for submissions. amelia.sher@sheridancollege.ca is a good email address to send too. | We follow up fairly quickly through email. and then set up a (virtual) meeting depending on content. | |||||||
| 6/28/2021 18:16:37 | CFYT-FM | Yukon | Dawson City | Peter Menzies | Volunteer Treasurer | pgmenzies@gmail.com | 10:00 am - Noon Yukon Time | Roots, Folk, Aboriginal | MP3 . max 15 min | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca | Email ideas only | Follow up email within 30 days | CFYT is 100% volunteer | ||||||
| 10/25/2021 15:45:17 | SaskMusic Industry Association | Saskatchewan | Regina/Saskatoon | SaskMusic | Promotions/Features | info@saskmusic.org | 306-347-0676 | We promote Saskatchewan artists. | MP3 is fine. | Yes | Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | News and new releases considered for features and playlisting https://www.saskmusic.org/about-us/submission-policies | While we only feature Sask artists, we are always interesting in hearing music from across Canada. | |||||||
| 3/23/2022 13:48:07 | CHIR fm | British Columbia | Saltspring Island | Ranger Dave | Program Director | radiogordo@protonmail.com | no specific hours | Jazz Blues Folk Reggae Worldbeat Classical | All | Yes | Singles, EP's, Artist Albums, Compilations, CD's, Vinly, Mp3 (320 or higher) | Through earshot-distro.ca, Through E-mail, Through Physical Mail, Drop Box | radiogordo@protonmail.com | Please include track meta data | 529 Mt Belcher Hts, Saltspring Island, BC, V8K 2J3 | Mail to CHIR Fm PD | Submit Response | |||
| 5/26/2022 23:31:33 | CJLY | British Columbia | Nelson | Ed Zych | Programming Manager | ops@kootenaycoopradio.com | Yes | Through earshot-distro.ca | ||||||||||||
| 6/28/2022 16:49:12 | CFYT 106.9 | Yukon | Dawson | ScOtt | Programming and Hosting | ott.ott.sc@gmail.com | Yes | Via communityradioexchange.ca | ott.ott.sc@gmail.com | |||||||||||
| 7/4/2022 10:27:27 | CJAM FM | Ontario | Windsor | Revolution Rock | Show Host | damn.that.television@gmail.com | garage rock, 70s punk/new wave, alternative, surf, indie | Singles, EP's, Artist Albums, Compilations, CD's, Tapes, Vinly, Mp3 (320 or higher), Wav | Through earshot-distro.ca | damn.that.television@gmail.com | Contact via email | Contact via email for info | contact via email for info | revrock.blogspot.com | Submit Response | |||||
| 7/5/2022 11:45:45 | independent programmer | British Columbia | Powell River | Tom Fleming (The Freedom Principle) | Programmer | thefreedomprinciple99.1fm@gmail.com | no specific hours | World, Jazz, Blues, Caribbean, African, Folk, World Jazz | All | Yes | EP's, Artist Albums, Compilations, CD's, Mp3 (320 or higher), Wav, Aiff or other Lossless | Through earshot-distro.ca, Through E-mail | thefreedomprinciple99.1fm@gmail.com | no special instructions | 1495 Pope St. LaSalle, Ontario, Canada N9J3R8 | none | https://www.facebook.com/freedomprinciple | Submit Response | ||
| 7/6/2022 15:25:30 | CKMS | Ontario | Kitchener | REQUIEM FOR ROCK | Host | radiotraitor@gmail.com | no specific hours | Any | All | No | Singles, Mp3 (320 or higher) | Through earshot-distro.ca | radiotraitor@gmail.com | Submit Response | ||||||
| 7/7/2022 21:40:41 | CHOQ-FM 105.1 | Ontario | TORONTO | ICI INDIE RADIO SHOW | SHOW HOST & RADIO PRODUCER | JO@ICIINDIE.COM | TRACKING BY EMAIL AT ALL TIMES | MUSIC FROM INDIGENOUS ARTISTS: RAP, HIP HOP, POP, ALT, PUNK, DANCE, COUNTRY, FOLK, ROCK, AMERICANA, SINGER-SONGWRITER | Yes | Singles, EP's, Artist Albums, Compilations, CD's, Vinly, Mp3 (320 or higher), Wav | Through earshot-distro.ca, Through E-mail, Through Physical Mail | jo@iciindie.com | MP3 with metadata preferred. Singles, EPs, Albums | CHOQ-FM 105.1 330 Landsdowne Avenue, suite 304 Toronto, ON, M6H 3Y1, Canada | http://WWW.ICIINDIE.COM, http://WWW.CHOQFM.CA/EMISSIONS/ICIINDIE | Submit Response | ||||
| 7/8/2022 12:59:18 | CHBB | Newfoundland and Labrador | Norris Point | Ivan Emke | Show hosting | iemke@grenfell.mun.ca | 709-640-5725 | no specific hours | Roots, celtic, traditional, appalachian, folk, and beyond! | All | In general, yes - though it depends on what is meant by an "under-represented" community. Playing roots music, I feel like we often are playing music from people who are under-represented. | EP's, Artist Albums, Compilations, CD's, Mp3 (320 or higher) | Through E-mail, Through Physical Mail | iemke@grenfell.mun.ca | I don't tend to play a lot of digital-only submissions, as the technology for program creating tends toward the older formats, but changes are clearly afoot! | 336 Rupert Avenue, Stouffville, ON, L4A 1C9 | Thanks! | There are two programs that I currently create and disseminate. One is a music program called "Routes & Branches & Beyond," and the web page is: http://www.rbbmusic.ca . The second is focused on food and agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador (and some similar places), and it is called "Fit to Eat: the NL Farm and Food Show." The web address for that one is: http://www.fittoeatnl.ca . Both shows are weekly. | Submit Response | |
| 7/12/2022 12:06:28 | Harrowsmith Radio | Ontario | Hamilton | Harrowsmith Radio | Executive Assistant | teresa@moongate.ca | Podcast - sustainability | Mp3 (320 or higher) | Through earshot-distro.ca | 5E7XNCRA | teresa@moongate.ca | https://www.harrowsmithmag.com/radio | Submit Response | |||||||
| 7/14/2022 16:04:27 | CFUR 88.7 and CKUW 95.9 | British Columbia, Manitoba | Prince George/Winnipeg | Cross Canada Comedeorological Report | show producer/host | joeyonlyoutlawband@gmail.com | talk show | earth science, meteorology, comedy | Yes | Mp3 (320 or higher) | joeyonlyoutlawband@gmail.com | Submit Response | ||||||||
| 8/9/2022 14:39:13 | CKUT 90.3fm | Quebec | Montreal | Jack Solar | Spoken Word Coordinator | spokenword@ckut.ca | 11am-6pm EST | Spoken word (esp Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, politics), weekly, monthly, or one-off | Up to 59:30, preferably MP3 | Yes | Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | Please send a bio (with social media links if relevant) and a show description to spokenword@ckut.ca. | Submissions for new permanent (weekly/monthly) shows must go before the Programming Committee, so the turnaround can be up to a month. For one-off shows, I will follow up in about a week. | |||||||
| 10/21/2022 16:00:13 | independent producer | Alberta | Edmonton | Don Hill | independent producer | hilldon@telus.net | limited series, documentary, soundscape, experimental drama | no | email query | email response | my intention is to supply programming freely to campus & community radio stations | |||||||||
| 1/27/2024 19:28:53 | CFUR | British Columbia | Prince George | CFUR Community member | CFUR Music Consultant | karen.m@riseup.net | Via communityradioexchange.ca, Permenant Link (dropbox, Google Drive or Website), RSS Feed, Emailed weekly with link or attachmnet, !Earshot Distro (add-on being developed) | all of the things that make my life easier to sift through all the stuffs | I will respond to those selected for use |
If you have any questions/thoughts/concerns feel free to reach out to eloisa@ncra.ca