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RADIO SYLVIA LIVE
FROM HAMBURG TO THE WORLD.
FOUNDED IN 1977.
We started as a pirate radio station in 1977. Since then we stand for free, alternative and non-commercial radio.
AGAINST THE MAINSTREAM.
AGAINST THE NORM.
We say NO! to the omnipresent mainstream rubbish. We focus on Punk, Metal and Alternative.
RADIO AND ROCK MUSIC.
OUR PASSIONS.
We are a team of long-time radio and music enthusiasts hailing from Germany, the UK, Ireland and the USA.
ON AIR: -
Radio Sylvia is a free, alternative and non-commercial radio station and can look back on an eventful history. After the foundation in July 1977, we were active as a pirate radio station for many years on FM as well as long, medium and shortwave - until we were silenced by the German authorities in December 1984. After that we continued our broadcasts for several years via Dutch, Scottish and Irish pirates. In January 2009 we returned legally and are now broadcasting from Hamburg via internet and shortwave.
Our complete and detailed history can be found here.
The station is run by a dedicated international team of long-time radio and music enthusiasts. Our aim has always been (and still is today) to provide an alternative to the omnipresent musical mishmash.
Radiorandale
The next "Radiorandale" will come on the air on 6th December at 6 p.m. CET with the following programme schedule:
We'll transmit online as well as on shortwave 6070 and 3955 kHz; for further details see our schedule. By the way: In case you miss the broadcast, you can hear it once again on 20th December from 6 p.m. to midnight CET - then without shortwave.
Harte Zeiten
The brand new "Harte Zeiten" show with Artschie will start on 21st November at 8 p.m. CET. Be there and tune in!
Blackout
The "Blackout" with Mark Andersen now also runs on our British partner station Starship Overflow. You can hear the current show as well as repeats of older shows on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET.
New Presenter and New Show
In December we'll welcome a new presenter on Radio Sylvia. His show will be on the air on every 2nd Saturday of the month. Further details will follow...
Homepage Update
As you may have noticed, we have updated our homepage design. Furthermore, while doing some research in our archives, we were able to dig up many pictures and audio clips, which have now been added to the eight-page Radio Sylvia history.
(It may be necessary to delete your browser cache to see all changes.)
New QSL and eQSL Cards
If you send us a correct reception report by post with sufficient return postage (4 euros or the equivalent in your currency), you will get the official newly designed Radio Sylvia QSL card and a sticker. Reception reports we receive by e-mail will be confirmed by our new eQSL.
New Postal Address
Please note that we have a new postal address: Radio Sylvia, P.O. Box 65 22 88, D-22373 Hamburg. Our previous address is no longer in service.
Your Donations
At this point we would like to thank all listeners who have sent donations to us. Thank you very much for your continuing support!
These are two players for our 192 kbit/s main stream. In addition, we offer a 128 kbit/s and a 64 kbit/s stream. You can find all streams and players on the "Listen Live" page.
Every 1st Saturday of the month Radio Sylvia broadcasts in parallel on shortwave 6070 and 3955 kHz at the following times:
6 p.m. - midnight CET > 6070 kHz (49m band)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CET > 3955 kHz (75m band)
Here are all details of our shortwave transmissions.
(Our complete schedule can be found here.)
Presenter: Emma Scott
Every Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET (online)
Every 1st Saturday of the month in the "Radiorandale" from 10 p.m. to midnight CET (online and on shortwave 6070 kHz)
Every 3rd Saturday of the month in the "Radiorandale" repeat from 10 p.m. to midnight CET (online)
Presenter: Pariah Burke
Every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET
This week's motto: "Main Street Heartbreak"
Every Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET (new on every 3rd Friday of the month; repeats inbetween)
Presenter: Mark Andersen
Every 1st Saturday of the month in the "Radiorandale" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CET (online and on shortwave 6070 and 3955 kHz)
Every 3rd Saturday of the month in the "Radiorandale" repeat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CET (online)
Additionally: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. CET and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET on our British partner station Starship Overflow - you can hear the current show as well as repeats of older shows.
The current Single of the Week is the track "Your Love Is My Disease" by the American band Tombstones In Their Eyes.
Are you looking for the name of a track you heard on Radio Sylvia? No problem! Here you can see what we've played the last seven days.
The operational and maintenance costs of an internet radio station are considerable. So donations are greatly appreciated. With a donation you help to secure Radio Sylvia's future. Click on the "Donate" button and enter an amount of your choice. Thanks a lot!
We are getting lots of submissions and enquiries from bands and artists, who would like to be played on Radio Sylvia. We listen to your music and add it to our playlist if we like it and it matches our format. But due to time constraints, we cannot reply to every enquiry. Thanks for your understanding!
