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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: -
Year after year, "Last Christmas" by "Wham!" strains our nerves...
...RADIO SYLVIA SAYS:
This also applies to "Driving Home For Christmas" by Chris Rea and other Christmas cruelties played to death on the "official" media. Instead we bring you the somewhat different Christmas songs by Bad Religion, Rote Rosen, Toy Dolls, Girlschool etc.
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
We'll repeat the current "Radiorandale" on 20th December from 6 p.m. to midnight CET. The programme schedule:
For further details see our schedule.
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
We welcome Tom Kneesen to Radio Sylvia. As of 13th December, his show "Spinning the Deep" will be on the air every 2nd Saturday of the month from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET (repeated on the 4th Saturday of the month at the same time).
"Harte Zeiten" Christmas Show
Artschie and Tom invite you to the Christmas edition of their "Harte Zeiten" show. Tune in on 19th December at 8 p.m. CET!
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 for our shortwave broadcasts 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: "Coyote Roadkill '94"
Every Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET (new on every 3rd Friday of the month; repeats inbetween)
Playlist: Harte Zeiten 92 (first broadcast on 21st November 2025)
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.
Presenter: Tom Kneesen
Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET
Every 4th Saturday of the month from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET (repeat)
Tom Kneesen's Homepage: https://spinningthedeep.wordpress.com
The current Single of the Week is the track "Cold Heart, Warm Skin" by the British musician Tooth Gore.
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!
