READ-IN Radio is an evolution of the bi-monthly parish-by-parish community READ-In sessions by the Literary Arts desk of the National Cultural Foundation of Barbados.
According to Cultural Officer, Literary Arts – Ayesha Gibson-Gill, “READ IN! RADIO’s FIRST episode will air this SUNDAY April 28th 2013! Listen out Read In Radio every final Sunday of the month on Q100.7 FM at 1:30 PM and 98.1 The One at 7 PM, repeated on Wednesday on 94.7 FM at 5:45 PM and Q100.7 FM at 7:45 PM.
Also, our ‘virtual open mic’ WORDS of ART, is NOW OPEN for submissions for our MAY episode.”
ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION DETAILS
- Open to all writers from Barbados and the Caribbean
- The selection of pieces is made by the NCF.
- Segment is 2 minutes long, therefore ensure your choice of entries (pieces and excerpts) meet this time
- Submissions to be made via email to: literaryartsbarbados@gmail.com with the subject WORDS OF ART and the current month, E.G WORDS OF ART May
- Remember to add your name, contact information, and a few words on yourself along with the submitted work.
- Work must be “radio-friendly”…
In other words, as Ayesha expressed so aptly: “ that is, if it’s brilliant but you cussing a blue streak…don’t expect to hear it on the people dem radiuh!”
Contact
Ayesha Gibson-Gill
Cultural Officer, Literary Arts
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