I want to start an online radio station supporting local and upcoming artist from my country new Zealand hopefully this is the first step in a long journey
Definitely something we can help with Brendan. The best place to start is here: radio.co/learn/how-to-start-an-internet-radio-station Got questions? Email us at: studio@radio.co. Alternatively if you're ready to get started today then you can with your free trial here: radio.co/pricing
I mobile DJ'd for over 15 years, I still own my equipment, and cd's, I never went to the digital side, I like to hold the cd, swap and so on as needed. I would love to be able to take this to my own station now, I am getting too old to move old equipment and too old to do much of anything. I would love my own station. I still own my amp, dual player, mixer board, and mic. What else is required? I dont mind doing royalty thing either, they need their money also to keep us in business. Please tell me about the royalties issue as soon as you can please. Any other help? Thanks all.
Hi Brian, Basics you need to create your own home studio: radio.co/radio-university/home-studio-basics Music, licensing, and royalties info: help.radio.co/knowledge_base/topics/music-licensing-and-royalties Got any questions then get in touch studio@radio.co or radio.co/contact
This may sound dumb but I have to ask! Where is the music coming from? Spotify or do we have to burn cds etc then upload them? Or can you search a song on the web and play it directly?
Different places. Either rip from a CD (bit old school) or download from a service like Beatport - full list: radio.co/blog/find-music-for-your-radio-station
That depends on your country's laws, what you intend to broadcast, and where you're broadcasting to. We recommend reading the following to understand music, licensing, and royalties for your online radio station: help.radio.co/your-account-billing-and-tips/tips/music-licensing-royalties
In the US, you need a license to broadcast copyrighted material on the internet. One place to look for a license is StreamLicensing.com. If your audience is small and the amount of revenue is as well, then plans start at $60/month with a $20 one-time fee. It's the cheapest one I've found so far, but it is incredibly expensive.
I keep hearing everyone say how fast and easy this is to do, but from the research i have done it isn't at all. From what i have found out its $1000 dollars a yr just for a license in America. That is not including the Royalties... which from what others have told me can run from 1 thousand to $1500 a month depending on just how much you actually play. Also depends on the number of listeners. Sorry but i am not rich, and never have enough money to do something like this, I would need to charge people at least 5 to $10 dollars a piece just to cover the royalties not to mention the license fee, and the costs of each song i would need to buy as time goes on and to stay with current hits. and then the computers monitors, and other equipment to make the station better. Nobody wants commercials in their music anymore so ads are out of the question for any extra revenue, so how exactly is this so easy??
Valid points Scott. But in terms of licensing in the US, you just need SoundExchange (if you're broadcasting online and not in public spaces). Prices vary, usually dependent on number of listeners, tracks played, station revenue, etc. In terms of actually broadcasting online, it is easy. But can get complicated when you have multiple microphones, mixers, and loads of other equipment. Each station owner is different - check out Foundation FM for example: radio.co/case-studies/foundation-fm Having said all that, I don't think a comment on RU-vid is going to change your mind. Instead, chat with us and we'll go into detail about what you need, how to do it, and how much it costs at studio@radio.co.
Yes, I'm interest in getting started with internet radio I have a passion when it comes to music, on a broadcasting level. I just have some concerns about the licensing when it comes to broadcasting copyrighted music, and designing a website to showcase my playlist and other ideas. My love and passion for this broadcasting platform has always been there. I just need a way to express it. Bytheway I don't have any experience in this field, but my love for entertaining people and communicating ideas and promoting artist is something I've always want to do. And it's never too late to start. If you knew my age you would see why I made that statement LOL! I am looking forward to doing the hard work and to the Future. Love, Peace, Soul and Old Skool Fever. RazorsHot760 Radio.
That's awesome you're so passionate! Even if you're not too technical then don't worry, we have a team of experts who are more than happy to sit down and chat with you about your station. Book a demo over at: radio.co/book-a-demo
Hi I am from Trinidad. 1. Would I be able to set up an online Radio from the Caribbean and I need to know the process from the start to open my own business ? 2. Can I download my own music eg. Calypso music ? 3. How do you get an audience and know that they are tuning into your radio station ? 4 How long will it take for an audience to be listening to your station ?5. Can I place ads on the radio station in order to be paid ? Thanks
1. Yes. 2. You can stream your own audio, but we recommend referring to: help.radio.co/knowledge_base/topics/music-licensing-and-royalties 3. We offer advice and guidance at: radio.co/radio-university/ 4. It depends on how you promote your station, more advice can be found here: radio.co/blog/ 5. No. Got more questions? Get in touch over at: radio.co/contact
Spotify is no doubt doing incredibly well, but it's not a streaming platform as it focuses on on-demand content. We go into more detail about this and more at: radio.co/blog/radio-streaming-services
Yes!!! I agree! The likes of Spotify and Pandora are killing the online radio. Streaming is great when you want to watch a movie or listen to commentary, but music in particular is OWNED almost 100% now by the likes of Spotify & Pandora! And since music is my passion, I really am struggling to find the viability in paying for the costs of a radio station. It's all so convoluted and captured by the big two. I know the likes of Spotify is not about streaming live, but who do you think really cares anymore? People's attention span has become so freaking short, they want their music NOW and in their own way. I will give you an example: I am an UBER Black driver in L.A. and I can't tell you how many times a group of people will get in my car and when they find out it's a radio station (no, not a standard FM, but an online station), they want to immediately plug in their iphone to my system and play their custom play lists from their Spotify. People want demand radio and the music THEY like best! So, good luck with an online radio station!
Didn't you get a heap of talk radio guys broadcasting through your station? Great concept and great idea. Do you have any plans for an online TV platform similar to your radio one?
Hello great info, also want to know if I can play commercials on the radio created by me and if I get permission from musicians to play their music do I still need a stream license? I live in USA any info helps thanks.
+Its That Family ! You can broadcast commercials on your station if you want - We offer advice on music licensing here: help.radio.co/knowledge_base/topics/music-licensing-and-royalties
If you intend to broadcast commercial music, then yes. PPL and PRS are the main UK broadcasting licenses for online radio. Together, they offer a Limited Online Music License (LOML) which should cover you - more at: www.prsformusic.com/licences/using-music-online/limited-online-music-licence
Depends what type of music is played. If commercial music, like the top 40, then you'll most likely need a license to cover you. Speaking of which: radio.co/blog/radio-broadcasting-licence
The type of license depends on where you broadcast from, what you play, and your listener figures - For more on music licensing head here: help.radio.co/knowledge_base/topics/music-licensing-and-royalties
Not really. A radio station is one you can schedule content, invite DJs, etc. Get a look at a proper station and how it can work for you at: radio.co/blog/broadcasting-online-radio
You can always get more affordable equipment for the time being. For equipment you need to start a radio station, check out: radio.co/blog/equipment-you-need-to-start-an-online-radio-station/ Wanna chat? Book a demo to talk with us at: radio.co/book-a-demo
I want to start a radio station to broadcast in French and English. I will definitely contact you when I'm ready. But will you be able to support my station if I move abroad?
In most cases yes, however it's best know what you can do to protect yourself and the licenses available to you: help.radio.co/knowledge_base/topics/music-licensing-and-royalties
More info on starting a station can be found here: radio.co/learn/how-to-start-an-internet-radio-station Or message us to talk to an expert at: radio.co/contact
Thank you, greatly appreciate it. Good video! I would like to start a Podcast and an Internet Radio Hosting. Can you help me with that? Also I would like to all kinds of music, which license do I need to get?
We can help on both fronts. Firstly, I recommend taking a quick tour of Radio.co to see how it can work for you: radio.co/blog/broadcasting-online-radio Regarding licenses, get the right info at: radio.co/blog/radio-broadcasting-licence For everything else, talk to us at studio@radio.co.
Online via your desktop computer, laptop, or mobile phone - Here's your resource on everything you need to know to run your own internet radio station: radio.co/radio-university/
How do I begin I had this passion my whole life I'm not kidding, l just did,Not know where to start. I love music that I want to share my arrangement of music plus I have a message to share can you make a living at it and if you can how???can you help? How much does it cost to start??? Thank you for your time
We can help get you started Thomas. Radio.co is an all-in-one platform, that means you get everything you need to create shows and broadcast to listeners. Radio stations make money using a few different ways. I recommend checking out this article: radio.co/blog/internet-radio-stations-make-money/ Radio.co pricing starts at $29/m. Choose a plan that's right for you and start your 7 day free trial today: radio.co/pricing
Hi Thomas - I suggest getting in touch with our team at Radio.co. They can help answer any questions and offer advice. Drop them a message at studio@radio.co.
Are you a company that can defend all my companies through my own Radio Network. If so I would like to talk more in an email with you. I'm in New Zealand by the way, not that that matters lol. Thank you!
Radio.co is an online radio platform that can help you deliver your shows worldwide. Talk with one of our team by dropping them an email at studio@radio.co or have a chat over the phone by booking a demo: radio.co/book-a-demo
Hi there, I am wanting in with a radio network..I am a signed artist to my own record label and I would like my own Radio Network, to market and promote my own music and my many companies as well. What I am looking for is someone to run that radio network because I don't want to drive it...its a business deal I'm sure the founder/management would want in on. Could you advise if that possible as I am on the look out for someone to cope with that for me, so I have more time to focus on other areas in my companies. Thank you!
