Host an Hour on WBGO
Have you ever dreamt of being on the air at WBGO? Have you imagined talking with one of your favorite Announcers while sharing a selection of your favorite tunes with WBGO’s worldwide audience?
Well, you can make this bucket list dream a reality by Hosting an Hour on WBGO.
For a charitable donation of $1,800 ($150/month) as an active WBGO member, or $2,100 ($175/month) as a first-time contributor, we can make this happen for you or a treasured loved one as a gift.
You’ll also receive a one-year membership in WBGO’S Jazz Leadership Society and get to enjoy all its associated benefits: Jazz Leadership Society | WBGO
Here’s how it works:
- After you’ve successfully fulfilled your generous pledge to us, you will be contacted by John Newcott, Director of Individual Giving
- You will be sent an email including a detailed document outlining the complete guidelines and procedures for Hosting an Hour on WBGO’s airwaves.
- You will be asked to identify your Announcer of choice* (and a 2nd choice) along with 2 or 3 proposed dates to schedule your taping
- All Host an Hours are pre-recorded either in our studio in Newark with your Announcer of choice, or virtually via Zoom
- Once those details are confirmed and your taping is scheduled, you will need to submit your playlist for pre-approval at least 2 weeks prior to the taping of your session
Host an Hours are broadcast later during a dedicated slot in WBGO’s Programming Calendar, currently Sunday evenings from 6 to 7 PM.
After your airdate, your Hour will be available in the WBGO Archive on our website for 2 weeks for those who missed it in real time. You will also be provided with a copy of your Hour with us as a keepsake, digitally and/or on a CD.
For more information, please contact John Newcott, Director of Individual Giving at (973) 643-4302 jnewcott@wbgo.org
*Host an Hours are not available on Rhythm Revue and for Favorite Things, they are only available virtually.