WFSK's Fall Fund Drive kick-off this weekend
with our 18th Annual 48-Hour Radiothon. October 4 - October 6
As a non-profit radio station WFSK must raise funds to defray the costs of operation. Keeping Nashville's Jazz Station functioning 24/7 365.
We use the entire month of October as WFSK's annual Fall Drive, all 31-days. To get a exciting start we have a kick-off off on the first weekend in October.
This year marks our 18-year to raise money to keep us running. Most don't know, WFSK has to purchase, maintain and/or update all equipment, pay music licensing fees, pay for a real radio engineer, web -based services, the monthly expenses to operate our studio digital phone system and much more.
Our annual goal is $88,100. All donations are tax-deductible.
"Our Radiothon's are always exciting and informative. with a host of community leaders, businesses, elected officials, media personalities, recording artists, educators, alumni and supporters are our on-air guests" according to JAZZY 88 WFSK General Manager Sharon Kay.
WFSK's Drive-Thru Giving has been a hit for the station along with a live remote broadcast from the station's parking lot Friday and Saturday from 9am to 6pm. On Friday 10/4 the Fisk Jazz Ensemble plays several sets under the direction of Fisk's Music Dept. Professor Dr. Gary Nash.
"Our donors don't have to get out of car if they don't want to. We want to make it as convenient as possible for them with the help from our great volunteers. My goal is to keep Nashville's Jazz Station WFSK on the air 24/7, 365 a year for many years to come" she said.
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This is How We Do It at Our Annual Jazz Festival
WFSK Listeners Love It.
Yes, it was hot, both on the stage and off. But our community showed up with their lawn chairs, found shade under the trees and the recording artists put on a fabulous show for them.
We want to thank our fabulous sponsors: Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance, Nashville General Hospital, BAJA/TSR Records, WeGo, Erica Gilmore Metroplitan Nashville Trustee, Fast Signs, The Tennessee Tribune, MCA & the Nashville Scene. Their support makes it possible to have the festival, so, thank you, thank you, thank you! Jazz fans got a real treat and loved the Annual WFSK Presents: The Fisk Food & Jazz Festival in June. With historic Jubilee Hall as the backdrop, you couldn't help but feel the music and the vibe. Families, friends, WFSK listeners, and supporters have said overwhelmingly "please continue to have this festival, the music is always excellent and you always have a great variety the food trucks to chose from." |
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