55th Annual Rock On Survival Marathon
WTUL New Orleans is gearing up to begin fundraising through their annual Rock on Survival Marathon from noon on Sunday, March 23 until noon on Monday, March 24.
WTUL is Tulane's student-led radio station and the oldest running non-commercial radio station in New Orleans. The Rock on Survival Marathon is their annual fundraising event, in which three set of DJ's are chosen to broadcast to New Orleans for 24 hours straight. Tune in on 91.5 FM or WTUL.FM to check them out and hear some great tunes. Help keep the station on the air and consider donating during this years marathon!
What is WTUL station?
WTUL is a student-run organization with freeform radio programming that focuses on progressive, classical, and jazz music but also features specialty programming including reggae, folk, hardcore, blues, and more. As a student-run and non-commercial station, this event helps to raise all the necessary money for new equipment, community events, concerts, station maintenance, music acquisition, and more.
By supporting WTUL station during the 55th annual fundraising marathon, you are helping to keep this unique organization on the air. Furthermore, sponsors have the opportunities to match or challenge donations, increasing the fun and promoting this event beyond Tulane and further into the community.
A Bit of History
The Survival Marathon began as a fundraising technique for WTUL in the early years of the station amidst a budget crisis, when a DJ stepped up to broadcast until student government granted emergency funding to WTUL. While the format for the marathon has changed, it garners attention around town as DJs stay on air and broadcast full 24 hour sets.
In previous years, donations have contributed to important projects that promoted the stations success, such as moving the WTUL antenna from Monroe Hall to the Tidewater building downtown, which provides clear coverage to Chalmette and further beyond.
Support WTUL's annual Rock on Survival Marathon and help preserve Tulane's historic student-led radio station, which has been bringing diverse programming to New Orleans for over five decades through the community donations that maintain its unique voice on the airwaves.
Tune into the station at WTUL.FM or donate here: give.tulane.edu/55th-annual-wtul-rock-on-survival-marathon
