South Lanarkshire College is delighted to be working in collaboration with Go Radio to find Scotland’s next Podcast star.
Podstars: Your Voice, Your Podcast, Your Spotlight!
ENTER THE COMPETITION
The Podstars competition is an exciting cross-College project which is designed to connect young people with the media industry.
The competition offers S5, S6 and NC students across Glasgow and the West the chance to create their own podcasts. Additionally, competition finalists will visit the College's Creative Hub podcast studio to create short soundbites for the radio.
Go Radio are also offering some of our Creative and Digital Media students work placements where they will get to produce 30-second radio trailers as part of their work experience in audio production.
Principal and Chief Executive of South Lanarkshire College, Stella McManus said: “We are thrilled to be working with Go Radio. The Podstars competition offers the perfect platform for cross-College
“We know podcasts are growing in popularity because of their diverse range of content and ease of use, so we are very excited to be part of finding Scotland’s next Podcast Superstar! This project successfully demonstrates the power of collaboration, and the whole College can’t wait to hear more about the competition entries in the coming weeks.”
Sales Director of Go Radio, Michelle Hextall said: “It’s a pleasure to be working with South Lanarkshire College on the Podstars competition. The College has outstanding facilities, experienced, caring, and knowledgeable staff and the vibe is great! We are excited to offer their Creative and Digital Media students work placements so they can experience a professional recording studio environment and all the buzz that brings.
Interested in entering the competition?
Whether you’re into storytelling, music or sports we want to hear your ideas! The winning concept will be brought to life with expert production at the state-of-the-art Go Radio Studios, mentorship and a platform to share your voice with the world.
Why Enter?
Professional Production – Your Podcast will be recorded, edited and produced by industry experts in Go Radio's state-of-the-art studios.
Mentorship & Training – Get insider tips from experienced radio and podcast professionals to refine your concept and presentation skills.
A Platform for your Voice – The winning Podcast will be showcased on Go Radio, giving you the opportunity to reach real listeners.
A Standout Achievement – Whether you’re considering a media career or just love creative storytelling, this is an incredible experience to add to your CV.
Submit your podcast idea along with cover artwork and tell us what makes your idea different and why people should tune in! The top 10 entries will be selected by our judges and voted down to a top 5 with the help of Go Radio Listeners, with one ultimate Podstar winning the full production experience.