Flying Object kicks off Live @ WAYO!
Rochester-based Flying Object (@flyingobjectisaband on IG) joined us in-studio at WAYO for a live session on Sunday 2/25/24 to kick off our new Live @ WAYO on-air concert series!
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WAYO Listener Party this Friday 11/10!
We've been blown away by the support for our 2024 fundraising campaign thus far! Join us at the WAYO Studio at 1237 E. Main St, Rochester, NY 14609 (see wayofm.org/location for details) this Friday (November 10th) from 5pm until midnight for a WAYO Listener Party / Open House as make the final push to meet our $15,000 fundraiser goal.
WAYO 2024 Fundraiser kicks off!
WAYO's 2024 fundraising campaign kicks off on Friday, October 27th, 2023! With nearly 90 shows on the schedule and 150 volunteer DJs and show hosts, WAYO enters its eighth year of operations, none of which would have been possible without the support of our listeners and donors. Visit donate.wayofm.org to help keep unique arts and cultural programming on the Rochester airwaves from now through November 10th.
WAYO seeks designs for 2024 Fundraiser!
We are looking for local #ROC artists to design this year's fundraiser bumper sticker, T-shirt, and full-zip hoodie!
WAYO seeks new shows for fall roster
Are you ever frustrated that your favorite genre isn't represented on the Rochester airwaves? Do you feel there are important local issues and discussions that need more coverage? Perhaps YOU can be the person to make it happen -- on WAYO!
We're putting out a LAST CALL for the FALL batch of show applications, so get your application in by Monday, September 4th to be considered. Simply visit WAYOFM.org, click the "Be a DJ" button, and fill out the show application form.
Sunday Record + Art Fair a Success!
WOW - we're still reeling from Sunday's Record Fair + Second Chance Art Sale at Radio Social (and our PERFECT spot in front of #thatradiowall ). A huge thanks to Needle Drop Records and Flour Pail Kids for putting the event together, as well as Croix, Chores , and Aweful Kanawful for providing live tunes out back. There was so much amazing #ROC creativity everywhere you looked!
Rochester Record Fair + Second Chance Art Sale
WAYO is proud to present the Summer Edition of the Rochester Record Fair and Second Chance Art Sale, brought to you by Flour Pail Kids and NeedleDrop Records. The fair will take place on Sunday, August 13th, at Radio Social (20 Carlson Rd) in Rochester, and will run from 11am to 4pm.
Boil Water Advisory for parts of City of Rochester
Update 12/24: The advisory has been lifted and the tap water is now safe to consume!
The Sound of Tomorrow's 500th Show Celebration & Fundraiser!
You’re invited to a party celebrating 500(!) episodes of WAYO’s The Sound of Tomorrow show at Photo City Music Hall on Thursday, December 15th! All proceeds from the benefit event will be split evenly between Roc Food Relief and WAYO. Hosts Ross Johnson & Heather Zajkowski along with Announcer Mike will be joined by local DJs MK Ultra, the 45 Kid, and DJ Dresden, as well as a performance by Mantra. Comedians Ilhan Ali, Michael Colòn, Luc Thiers will provide the laughs.
WAYO Call for Artists! (Stay tuned for winners!)
We were looking for local #ROC artists to design this year's fundraiser T-shirt and bumper sticker. The submission window has passed, but stay tuned to find out the winners!