THE 5th ANNUAL VINYLTHON IS STILL ON!

A lot has happened in the last two months...

Despite the incredible disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, we are still organizing Vinylthon 2020. We want it to be as safe as possible for stations and DJs to participate. For those stations that are able, they can participate on April 18th (as originally planned) or now the new date of June 20th. Or they can do both. ​ If you are participating, we are not asking students or DJs to go into the studios, but if they are able to play vinyl remotely from their homes and celebrate that way, that is a good way to participate in Vinylthon. Welcome to Vinylthon - Social Distancing Edition – where Vinylthon can happen in your house!

We are not suggesting that participating radio stations do anything against the orders of local and state authorities, as well as their academic institutions, or organizations that own them. If your station is closed, we are not asking participants to violate those orders. Vinylthon does not have to be broadcast over the air – but it’s a more importantly a celebration of vinyl as a medium of listening, not as an encouragement to violate the rules. This is an opportunity for participants to be creative – using social media as an outlet to show your love of vinyl and non-commercial radio. So, it’s OK to participate from home, but make sure you tag us on social media and repost your stories on Instagram, and FB live. While you’re at it, share a story about your love of vinyl and your radio station. Tell us how you are surviving the COVID-19 situation.