Ready to bring your voice to the airwaves? Step into our professional booth and discover the thrill of creating your own radio broadcast.

On Air Radio Bootcamp is an immersive, one-day creative lab where you’ll master professional recording equipment and learn to captivate audiences through the power of sound.

What you’ll gain

• Booth Mastery: Learn to operate industry-standard recording equipment and broadcasting software.

• Find Your Voice: Develop storytelling, scripting, and hosting skills with guidance from award-winning pros.

• The Pro Process: Go behind the scenes to learn every step of radio production.

• Interviewing Skills: Gain confidence in interviewing and presenting to share stories that matter.

• Creative Crew: Work as part of a team to bring a professional broadcast to life.

Meet the Tutors

This project is led by Marie Horner, an award-winning executive producer (BBC, Radio 4), and Erica McKoy, a professional presenter and digital consultant (BBC, Sky News, Worldwide FM). Together, they bring decades of industry experience to help you master the mic. 

Who it’s for

Young people aged 11–14 with a passion for storytelling. No prior radio or audio experience is needed – just a curiosity to create and be heard.

Essential info: 

• Date: Tue 18 August
• Times: 11am–4pm
• Location: Roundhouse Studios
• Price: £10
• What to bring: Please bring a packed lunch.

How to join

Spaces are limited for this booth-based workshop. Secure your spot now to avoid disappointment.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation,

support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at

advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.