Grassroots Radio Conference 2026 — Sept 24–26, Pensacola, FL
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Free Radio Pensacola

WPNX107.7

Community Radio in Formation — Pensacola, FL

Experiments in sound and transmission begin September 2026. WPNX is a low-power FM community radio station being built in public — through programming, participation, and collaborative events.

We are not a finished institution. We are a community experiment.

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Broadcast Info
Frequency
107.7 FM
Coverage
Pensacola Area
Online
Worldwide Stream
Launch
Sept 21, 2026
03 / GRC

Grassroots Radio Conference

Free Radio Pensacola and WPNX are honored to host the 30th Annual Grassroots Radio Conference — a national gathering focused on radio practice, infrastructure, and participation in community radio.

"The Grassroots Radio Conference is not a trade show or performance — it is a working space for community radio practice."

It brings together station builders, engineers, programmers, organizers, artists, and listeners to share practical knowledge about how community radio is built and sustained. All event fees are included in conference registration.

Focus Areas
  • Station building + LPFM operations
  • Programming + independent media
  • Community engagement + local storytelling
  • Technical training — broadcast + streaming
  • Cultural programming + public events
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Dates

September 24–26, 2026
Three days of workshops, screenings, conversations, and performances.

Location

Voices of Pensacola
117 E Government St
Downtown Pensacola, Florida 32502

Who Should Attend
  • Community radio stations + LPFM operators
  • Podcasters + independent media producers
  • Artists working with sound + transmission
  • Community organizers + educators
  • Students + curious listeners
Registration

Space is limited due to venue capacity. Register early to secure your spot.

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Conference Registration
Registration Opens
July 1, 2026
Full schedule, speakers, lodging + travel info published on July 1. Please check back then for registration and additional information.

We look forward to welcoming the grassroots radio community to Pensacola this fall. Space is limited — register early to secure your spot.

Early Bird
$150
Early Bird Registration
July 1 – July 31, 2026
All sessions · Film screenings · Evening events
General
$195
General Registration
August 1 – September 24, 2026
All sessions · Film screenings · Evening events
📍 Voices of Pensacola — 117 E Government St, Downtown Pensacola, FL 32502
📅 September 24–26, 2026 — Three days of workshops, screenings, and performances
0% Zero platform fees via Zeffy — your full ticket price supports the conference
04 / Schedule

Weekend Schedule

Thursday
September 24, 2026 — Day 1
Evening
Conference Opening + Exhibition Launch
From Pensacola to Preservation — Voices of Pensacola
Evening
Keynote Address
Evening
Film Screening
Friday
September 25, 2026 — Day 2
All Day
Workshops + Breakout Sessions
Evening
Hot Pepper / The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane
Documentary double feature + Q&A with filmmaker Maureen Gosling
Evening
Performance by Leyla
Saturday
September 26, 2026 — Day 3
All Day
Workshops + Open Sessions
Sunset
Quintron — Weather Warlock Set
Live transmission art + environmental sound performance
Keynote / Opening
Film Screening
Workshop
Performance
Social / Other
Pre-Conference Events
Mon Sep 21
Press Conference + Station Launch — SCI Building, 12:00 PM
WPNX 107.7 FM transmitter goes live from the roof of the SCI Building.
Mon Sep 21
Fundraiser Dinner (Private Ticketed Event) — The 5 Sisters Restaurant
Screening of Blues According to Lightning + live performance by Louis Michot.
Sun Sep 27
Closing Brunch — End of the Line Café
Community gathering to close the week.
Sun Sep 27
Sunset Live Broadcast — Paradise Bar & Grill, Pensacola Beach
Live transmission from the Paradise.
05 / Shows

Current Programs

Programming from Radio Free Pensacola — on demand from the community airwaves. Shows will expand as WPNX grows through participation.

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Show / Episode
On Demand
01
E-A-V Rudio w/ Timo Snide
06·10·2026 — Andy's Summer Ska-Punk Showcase 2026
02
E-A-V Rudio w/ Timo Snide
06·03·2026 — Conscience of 1916
03
PTK Late Nite w/ Phil Thomas Katt
May 26, 2023 — A Good Tina
04
PTK Late Nite w/ Phil Thomas Katt
May 30, 2025 — Bad Timing
05
E-A-V Rudio w/ Timo Snide
05·27·2026 — Bad Operation Everything Must Go
06
Nick's Picks
January 14, 2025
07
Spinnin With The Doc
Oh no! A Rerun
08
Left of the Dial w/ Tim Bishop
October 07, 2019
09
Ragna Rock
Frank Iero Interview
Source: radiofreepensacola.com
Submit a Show Proposal
04 / Participate

Get Involved

V

Volunteer

Support station operations, events, programming, and community outreach. No prior radio experience required — basic training provided.

  • Studio support
  • Event assistance
  • Archiving + documentation
  • Community outreach
S

Propose a Show

WPNX accepts proposals for locally produced radio programming — music, conversation, interviews, experimental sound, cultural programming, or community storytelling.

  • Music programming
  • Talk + interview shows
  • Experimental sound art
  • Cultural + community programs
E

Education

As WPNX develops, we will offer hands-on learning in radio production, broadcasting, and transmission practice. GRC 2026 is the first major opportunity.

  • Radio production workshops
  • Broadcast + streaming training
  • GRC 2026 conference
  • Ongoing station participation
Contact + Get Involved
Volunteer sign-up · Show proposals · GRC registration · General inquiries
or email: info@freeradiopensacola.com
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07 / About

About WPNX

WPNX 107.7 FM is a low-power FM community radio station in formation, broadcasting from the roof of The SCI Building at 220 West Garden Street in Downtown Pensacola. The station is operated by Free Radio Pensacola, a nonprofit organization focused on community media, independent broadcasting, and public access to the airwaves.

Formation

WPNX is part of a broader effort to rebuild local broadcasting capacity through hands-on participation and shared media practice. Its approach is informed by community radio traditions that emphasize local control, shared technical knowledge, and public involvement in station building and programming.

Rather than operating as a finished institution, WPNX is a community experiment being developed in public — through programming, participation, and collaborative events. The station grows through involvement rather than fixed programming alone.

Grassroots Radio Conference 2026

In September 2026, Free Radio Pensacola will host the 30th Annual Grassroots Radio Conference in Pensacola. This year it becomes a public extension of WPNX itself — connecting national grassroots radio practice with local participation in Pensacola.

Community Participation Philosophy

WPNX treats radio as a shared practice. Participation is not limited to broadcasting. It includes listening, contributing, documenting, organizing, and helping shape the cultural life of the station.

Community members can contribute by proposing and producing radio programs, volunteering in station operations and events, participating in workshops and training, and engaging with live broadcasts and cultural programming.