Create, broadcast, and be heard

Gabe Radio features local and visiting musicians, artists, storytellers, podcasters, and community voices on Airstreaming.org and TuneIn Radio.

Berry Point Studio is the content-creation and livestreaming home of Gabe Radio. The studio supports interviews, music sessions, podcasts, workshops, livestreams, recorded programs, remote show development, visiting-artist features, and community audio projects.

Joani Thompson is the founder of Airstreaming, Gabe Radio, and Berry Point Studio. With a lifelong background in photography, film, television, theatre, radio, livestreaming, and teaching, Joani brings an audio-focused production perspective to accessible training and community programming.

Community purpose and all-ages standard

Gabe Radio is an all-ages, community-oriented platform. Programming should be welcoming and suitable for a broad community audience, including families and younger listeners.

The station does not seek politically charged debate, partisan advocacy, or confrontational political programming. Community call-ins, music requests, interviews, event information, and local conversations are welcome when they remain respectful, moderated, and suitable for a general or PG audience.

Programs, advertisements, promos, music selections, interviews, and listener contributions must not include hateful or discriminatory material, harassment, explicit sexual content, graphic violence, or other material unsuitable for the community standard.

Gabe Radio retains final editorial approval and may decline or remove material that does not meet these guidelines.

Ways to participate

  • Music performances and artist showcases.
  • Interviews and community conversations.
  • Podcasts and spoken-word programs.
  • Storytelling and cultural features.
  • Workshops and orientation sessions.
  • Live and prerecorded radio programs.
  • Remote program development.
  • Visiting artist events with small audiences.
  • Foley, soundscape, and location-recording projects.

Support Gabe Radio and Berry Point Studio

Support Gabe Radio and Berry Point Studio through TipsOkay.com. Contributions help maintain equipment, provide training, feature artists, and create local and visiting-artist programming.

Studio Supporter

C$20 per month with a 12-month commitment

After completing an orientation, Studio Supporters receive:

  • One complimentary studio orientation.
  • Six hours of self-directed studio use per year.
  • Additional self-directed access at C$25 per hour.
  • Quarterly 30-minute remote show-development sessions.
  • Workshop registration at C$25 per person.
  • Early notice of selected studio opportunities.
  • Eligibility to propose a podcast or program for Gabe Radio.

Included studio time is subject to availability and is for self-directed use. Livestream operation, editing, mixing, post-production, and extensive technical support are separate services.

Studio Patron

C$40 per month with a 12-month commitment

Studio Patrons receive expanded access:

  • One complimentary orientation.
  • Twelve hours of self-directed studio use per year.
  • Additional self-directed access at C$20 per hour.
  • One 30-minute remote support session each month.
  • One complimentary introductory workshop per year.
  • Priority consideration for suitable self-directed bookings.
  • Assistance developing a pilot program.

Patron benefits do not guarantee airtime or a place in the Gabe Radio schedule.

Volunteer Producer pathway

People who cannot make a monthly contribution may apply to become Studio Volunteers.

Approved activities may include:

  • Studio preparation.
  • Guest welcome.
  • Event support.
  • Program notes.
  • File organization.
  • Transcription.
  • Website updates.
  • Event promotion.
  • Workshop assistance.
  • Community outreach.

Four approved volunteer hours equal two hours of self-directed studio access.

Volunteer credits do not include free engineering, livestream operation, mixing, editing, or post-production.

Remote Show Builder

Create and develop your own radio program from anywhere using your own computer and basic audio equipment.

Berry Point Studio provides:

  • Program planning and format guidance.
  • Remote mentoring.
  • A pre-show technical check.
  • Access to the approved streaming platform.
  • Basic station-side monitoring.
  • Program information on Airstreaming.org.
  • Guidance creating IDs, promos, community announcements, and listener-support pages.

Presenters are responsible for creating and delivering their own content, guests, advertisements, program IDs, promos, and community announcements. Programs must meet Gabe Radio’s all-ages community standard.

Remote Show Builder rates

  • Development Show: C$60 per month for training and prerecorded program development.
  • Audience-Supported Show: Minimum contribution of C$150 per month for one monthly program.
  • Active Program Partner: C$150 per month for an approved regular show schedule.

Audience-supported programming

An Audience-Supported Show requires a minimum monthly contribution of C$150.

Approved listener support, sponsorship, advertising, event promotion, or other eligible program revenue may offset some or all of this amount. Any arrangement involving revenue sharing or additional proceeds must be agreed upon in advance.

Each approved program may have a dedicated TipsOkay.com page. Advertising and sponsorship material must be approved before broadcast.

Audience support does not guarantee a particular time slot, audience size, or income level. Airtime remains subject to application, technical readiness, editorial approval, and scheduling availability.

Self-directed studio access

Participants who complete orientation and can operate the agreed equipment independently may book the studio without supervision.

Self-directed access rates

  • Standard self-directed access: C$40 per hour.
  • Off-peak access: C$30 per hour.
  • Studio Supporter rate: C$25 per hour.
  • Studio Patron rate: C$20 per hour.
  • Individual orientation, up to 90 minutes: C$75.

Self-directed access includes the approved microphones, recording system, monitoring, studio space, and file export.

It does not include engineering, livestream operation, editing, mixing, post-production, guest booking, or extensive troubleshooting.

Workshops and training

Workshop topics may include:

  • Podcast planning.
  • Interviewing.
  • Microphone skills.
  • Speech and on-air presentation.
  • Live-session preparation.
  • Basic recording.
  • Radio program development.
  • Foley.
  • Soundscapes.
  • Community audio production.

Workshop rates

  • Public two-hour workshop: C$45 per person.
  • Studio Supporter rate: C$25 per person.
  • Individual orientation: C$75.
  • Small-group orientation, up to four people: C$150.
  • Private group workshop: From C$275.
  • Customized half-day workshop: From C$425.

Visiting Artist Partnership

Visiting artists are welcome to inquire about a Gabe Radio feature, live session, interview, or small-audience event at Berry Point Studio.

A partnership may include:

  • A live or recorded feature.
  • An interview.
  • A performance session.
  • A small studio audience.
  • A livestream.
  • Basic stereo recording.
  • Guest or event information on Airstreaming.org.
  • Promotion before and after the event.

Instead of paying a conventional studio fee, the artist may create a dedicated TipsOkay.com contribution campaign.

The minimum support target, production requirements, recording deliverables, and division of proceeds must be agreed upon before the event is confirmed.

A standard partnership includes a basic stereo recording. Editing, mixing, mastering, individual stems, video production, and promotional clips are available separately.

Production and post-production services

The following services are available separately and are quoted according to the project:

  • Livestream engineering and broadcast operation.
  • Recording setup and supervision.
  • Mixing and bus processing.
  • Editing and post-production.
  • Stem preparation and session organization.
  • Podcast finishing and file preparation.
  • Promotional audio and short-form clips.
  • Additional remote troubleshooting or technical support.

Optional food and refreshments

Food and refreshments may be arranged for workshops, production days, visiting artists, and participating guests through Berry Point Studio’s licensed kitchen.

Options may include:

  • Coffee and light refreshments.
  • Workshop meals.
  • Production-day lunches.
  • Visiting-artist meal packages.
  • Small-event catering.

Food is arranged and priced separately.

Terms

  • Rates are in Canadian dollars.
  • Studio access is subject to scheduling and availability.
  • Orientation is required before unsupervised use.
  • Patron benefits apply while the support commitment remains active.
  • Included hours are subject to the stated booking and rollover conditions.
  • Program placement and airtime are not guaranteed by patronage or support.
  • All programs and promotional material require editorial approval.
  • Taxes, where applicable, are additional.
  • Contributions are not represented as charitable donations or tax-deductible payments unless the appropriate legal status applies.

Get involved

Support the studio through TipsOkay.com.

Learn the tools. Create your program. Be heard.