Project XLR is back!

Looking for a way into radio that foregrounds collaboration and hands-on experimentation? WORM is offering 9 under-30s the chance to create a 10-episode radio series and be part of our community!

XLR is a free, 12-week MDT trajectory* based on weekly Tuesday meet-ups and broadcasts at Radio WORM. You’ll develop a concept for a weekly show together with co-hosts, learn the necessary skills and get advice on technical and conceptual questions, and attend workshops and excursions. You’ll also get to know WORM inside out, and open a pathway to making your own ongoing radio series after the trajectory.

Applicants must be under 30 at the time of the application deadline, and be able to join in-person at WORM for weekly shows and are expected to spend an average of approx. 6 hours per week on the project (including meetings, research, live shows and other group activities.)

Apply by midnight, Sunday 22 March, via this form.

Need-to-know:

– The project runs from April 21 until July 7.

– The programme will kick off with an off-air meet-up and basic studio training.

– No prior radio experience is required, we welcome participants to share any kinds of skills with each other over the course of the project.

– Weekly broadcasts happen on Tuesday afternoons. During that time, each group of 3 participants will make their hour-long show, and be able to meet and listen to other groups, seek guidance, and work on their show prep at WORM as they want to.

– Details of excursions and further workshops (which may happen on weekends) will be discussed at the intro meet-up.

– Participants are asked to keep a record of the hours spent on their project.

– There is no cost for participating, all excursion costs (incl travel, within NL) and workshop costs are covered.

– NB, travel costs to/from WORM for weekly shows, meetups and other (extra/voluntary) events is not covered.

Can’t make it this time? A later edition of XLR will take place September-November 2026: keep your eyes out for a separate open call!

You can listen back to last year’s shows here.

Further questions? Contact mimi@worm.org

*MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) is a Government-supported volunteer programme for building social connections and developing talent.