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From the Top: Tiny Desk Concert : NPR
From the Top: Tiny Desk Concert : NPR
A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.
Stand With Public Radio - Contact your lawmakers
Stand With Public Radio - Contact your lawmakers
American Coalition for Public Radio - Tell your lawmaker, save your public radio station
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The noncomMUSIC Alliance celebrates public radio's role in connecting musicians, performers, and artists with the audiences who enjoy and support their music. We are an alliance dedicated to boosting the work of noncommercial public radio as an essential component of music discovery, curation, preservation, performance, and community.
The Civic Soundtrack - Public Media Company
The Civic Soundtrack - Public Media Company
How Public Radio Music Stations are Connecting Listeners, Strengthening Communities, and Forging a More Civil Society Public radio music stations are more than curated playlists. They are cultural anchors, creative engines, and trusted public service institutions that bring people together through the shared experience of music. In a time when digital algorithms increasingly shape what we hear and how we connect, public radio music stationsRead More...
Public Radio Music Day 2025
Public Radio Music Day 2025
Public Radio Music Day - Celebrate with us
Our Partners - Find noncommercial public radio stations HERE!
Our Partners - Find noncommercial public radio stations HERE!
The noncomMUSIC Alliance includes public radio music stations, artists, bands, and other music organizations. Our partners share a dedication to noncommercial music and a belief that it serves an essential role in America today.
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Navigating Public Media Music Licensing After the Loss of CPB - noncomMUSIC Alliance
Navigating Public Media Music Licensing After the Loss of CPB - noncomMUSIC Alliance
NPR and PBS jointly launched a new portal to handle performing rights agreements for public media stations nationwide, with plans to continue supporting future licensing negotiations
After Public Media Rescission, the Music Industry Focuses on What’s to Be Done
After Public Media Rescission, the Music Industry Focuses on What’s to Be Done
Venues, labels, and artists are doing work to help public radio chart both local and national plans to keep essential services and local culture alive, from the grassroots to the big ideas
After the Cut, Public Radio Stations Are Solidifying Trust, Audiences, and Their Future
After the Cut, Public Radio Stations Are Solidifying Trust, Audiences, and Their Future
Public Radio Music Day spotlights a public media ecosystem amidst a time of huge change, and the shared work of keeping music discovery, curation, performance, and community essential.
Public Radio Music in 2024
Public Radio Music in 2024
Public media plays a critical role in the American music ecosystem. As we look to a new year, it’s also time to reflect on a year of rich storytelling and vibrant contributions that make up the world of noncommercial public radio. 2024 brought forward inspiring narratives that celebrated the creativity, resilience, and diversity within the public radio community. From exploring emerging formats to celebrating milestone anniversaries, these stories showcased the unique ways public radio stations bring music, culture, and connection to their listeners.
WTMD's Coast-to-Coast Journey Returns Home With National Broadcast of Bartees Strange Performance
WTMD's Coast-to-Coast Journey Returns Home With National Broadcast of Bartees Strange Performance
Discover how WTMD took Public Radio Music Day to new heights, culminating in an exclusive hometown performance by Bartees Strange.
Sunday Mornings Are In Harmony on WXXI’s 'With Heart and Voice'
Sunday Mornings Are In Harmony on WXXI’s 'With Heart and Voice'
WXXI's 'With Heart and Voice' connects communities across public radio airwaves through a decades-long legacy of sacred choral and organ music.
A Day in the Life of a Public Radio Promoter
A Day in the Life of a Public Radio Promoter
From emerging artists to GRAMMY winners, Concord Label Group’s radio strategy contributes to the sound of noncommercial radio.
Live from Knoxville, WDVX’s ‘Blue Plate Special’ Is Appalachia’s Soundtrack
Live from Knoxville, WDVX’s ‘Blue Plate Special’ Is Appalachia’s Soundtrack
The fiercely independent public station provides a unique stage six days a week for musicians and fans, fostering genuine connections far beyond East Tennessee
At NON-COMMvention 2025, Public Radio Rallied Amidst Funding Threats
At NON-COMMvention 2025, Public Radio Rallied Amidst Funding Threats
At the noncommercial Triple A gathering, stations focused on the urgent steps that can be taken to protect public media’s unique blend of music, culture, and community service.
After Public Media Rescission, the Music Industry Focuses on What’s to Be Done
After Public Media Rescission, the Music Industry Focuses on What’s to Be Done
Venues, labels, and artists are doing work to help public radio chart both local and national plans to keep essential services and local culture alive, from the grassroots to the big ideas
Bipartisan Congressional Resolution Designates October 23 as Public Radio Music Day
Bipartisan Congressional Resolution Designates October 23 as Public Radio Music Day