IN a world that often feels increasingly disconnected, Tin Can Radio is inviting young people and older generations to come together, share stories and create something uniquely their own.
Tin Can Radio, an intergenerational pop-up radio station designed for the “young and young at heart”, will bring its blend of creativity, community and collaboration to Nicholas Street Precinct during this year’s SPARK Ipswich Festival.
Presented by Everybody NOW!, the travelling project has spent the past two years visiting festivals and communities around Australia, giving participants the chance to become radio hosts, storytellers and broadcasters for a day.
“We love it because anyone can get involved,” Creative Producer Pru Wilson said.
“Young people might come along and tell everyone how they make spaghetti bolognese, share something they’ve recently learned, or review something they’re passionate about.
“The bit we particularly love is when a young person brings their favourite older person. They can create a segment together, record sounds, make an introduction and then perform their own radio segment during the live broadcast.”
The project encourages children aged seven and above to attend a workshop on July 8, where they will develop ideas and create content that will later be broadcast live during Tin Can Radio’s public event on July 10.
The intergenerational focus sits at the heart of the project, creating opportunities for grandparents, carers and older community members to connect with younger generations through storytelling and shared experiences.
That philosophy reflects the broader mission of Everybody NOW!, a Queensland-based arts organisation built around collaboration, community and connection.
“Here at Everybody NOW! we love to collaborate with the community,” Ms Wilson said.
“We say ‘real people, real stories’. That’s super important to us.”
During the live broadcast, participants and festival-goers will be invited to jump behind the microphone, suggest songs, share reviews, tell stories or simply have a chat.
“Anything is welcome at Tin Can Radio,” she said.
