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Six people standing behind a booth with a green canopy with the word 'WELCOME' and bunting, set up for a community event or fundraiser with snacks, canned goods, and informational signs, outdoors on a sunny day.

Ohm Radio @ Piccolo Spoleto Finale

A NIGHT THAT HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES!

JUNE 8, 2026

Poster for Piccolo Spoleto Festival with logos, sponsor acknowledgments, and info about a broadcast on 96.3 FM Ohm Radio benefiting OHM.
A person with a large sun hat and a purple dress looks at a small cup, standing next to a person with glasses and a yellow t-shirt in a park with greenery.
Two people wearing cartoonish masks, one gesturing with a finger to their lips, in an outdoor park setting during daytime with trees, chairs, and people in the background.
Two women taking a selfie outdoors during daytime, both smiling and wearing shirts with radio station logos; the woman on the left is wearing sunglasses and a light blue shirt, and the woman on the right is wearing a black cap and a black shirt.
Two women smiling and hugging at an outdoor event, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, under a green canopy.

If Charleston had ordered up the perfect evening, this would've been it.

Hampton Park was in full bloom, the weather was 100 (and we don’t mean humidity) and thousands gathered for the Piccolo Spoleto Finale—a celebration of Women in Rock, emerging talent, mentorship, and the kind of community magic that happens when great music meets great people.

Ohm Radio was proud to keep the beverages flowing from our bustling tent while connecting with listeners, volunteers, artists, and neighbors old and new. The night reflected so much of what we believe in: supporting local creatives, amplifying diverse voices, and creating space for the next generation of musicians to shine.

A huge thank you to the City of Charleston, our volunteers, sponsors, beverage partners, and everyone who stopped by to say hello, grab a drink, or talk radio.

A woman with short black hair, wearing sunglasses, a gray t-shirt, and black overalls, is hula hooping outside on a grassy area during daytime. She has a backpack on her back and a pink bracelet on her right wrist.
Poster for 'Women of Rock & Roll,' a concert event on June 6, 2020, featuring Elise Testone, Liz Kelley, and Victoria Purdy, held at Hampton Park in Charleston, South Carolina.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage with colorful lighting and spotlights, wearing sunglasses and decorated with jewelry.
A young woman and man smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor event with bunting flags overhead and other people in the background.
People attending an outdoor concert or festival during the evening, with a stage featuring colorful lighting and a band performing in the background. Audience members are sitting and standing, some taking photos, with trees visible in the distance.
A group of young girls performing on an outdoor stage with musicial instruments, raising their hands in the air, during sunset in a park.
Liz Kelley, a female performer, singing on stage outdoors during sunset with a band. She wears a purple polka-dot outfit, sunglasses, and white shoes, with musical instruments and equipment around her. Behind her are green tents and trees.

The City Paper Music Awards are back!

Bringing y'all a ballot stacked with great categories that cover genres from alternative and hip-hop to experimental and jazz.

Promotional banner for the 2026 City Paper Music Awards, featuring colorful strings on the left background. Highlights include nominations open June 1, with a call to nominate favorite local bands from June 1 to 16. The music awards show will be at The Music Farm on August 13 at 7 PM.

Nominate your favorite bands, DJs and songwriters!

June 1st - 14th to show some love to standout acts, including Soul/R&B Act of the Year, Country/Americana Band of the Year and Up-and-Coming Music Act of the Year. 

Nominations:     6/1 - 6/14

Final Voting:       6/29 - 7/12

Awards Show:    8/13 at The Music Farm

 

The City Paper Music Awards Presentation & Awards Show will be Thursday, 8/13, at 7:30 PM at The Music Farm.  Come see the best of Charleston's local music scene perform in this one-night only, incredible variety show.

 

Early-bird tickets can be purchased for only $15 here.

This year's CPMA's are brought to you by the Charleston City Paper, The Music Farm and OHM Radio.

Group of people standing under a green tent with 'WELCOME' sign, selling snacks and listening to radio station 96.3 FM outside on a sunny day.

Ohm Radio @ Piccolo Spoleto Finale

A NIGHT THAT HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES!

Poster for the Piccolo Spoleto Festival featuring sponsors and collaborators, including Mason Technologies, Sunboy Spiked Coconut Water, Levity Cannabis Spirit, Tagoy, the Water Can, and a Heartfelt Heart logo for One Love Kombucha. The poster mentions radio station 96.3 FM OHM Ω Radio and highlights that proceeds benefit OHM.
Two elderly women standing outdoors, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a purple dress, carrying a black backpack and a small white bag, and the other with short gray hair, glasses, a yellow shirt, and holding a drink and a bottle.
People in suits wearing large cartoonish robot masks at an outdoor event with trees, chairs, and tables in the background.
Two women smiling for a selfie outdoors in a park, with trees and other people in the background. One woman is wearing a black cap and a black shirt with a large omega symbol, and the other is wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt with a similar omega symbol and FM radio station logo.
Two women embrace and smile at an outdoor event under a green canopy, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.

june 2026

If Charleston had ordered up the perfect evening, this would've been it.

Hampton Park was in full bloom, the weather was 100 (and we don’t mean humidity) and thousands gathered for the Piccolo Spoleto Finale—a celebration of Women in Rock, emerging talent, mentorship, and the kind of community magic that happens when great music meets great people.

Ohm Radio was proud to keep the beverages flowing from our bustling tent while connecting with listeners, volunteers, artists, and neighbors old and new. The night reflected so much of what we believe in: supporting local creatives, amplifying diverse voices, and creating space for the next generation of musicians to shine.

A huge thank you to the City of Charleston, our volunteers, sponsors, beverage partners, and everyone who stopped by to say hello, grab a drink, or talk radio.

A woman with short black hair, sunglasses, wearing a black sleeveless top, denim overalls, and sneakers, is holding a hula hoop outdoors on grassy ground. In the background, there is a man in sunglasses and a hat walking, trees, a house, and colorful flowers.
Event poster titled "Women of Rock & Roll" showing a woman with purple hair singing into a microphone, date June 6, 2020, from 6 to 10 PM, featuring Elise Testone, Liz Kelley, and Victoria Purdy, at Hampton Park in Charleston, SC.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage with colorful stage lights shining down on her.
Two people clinking yellow cans at an outdoor event, smiling. The woman is wearing a cap, gray t-shirt, and shorts, while the man is in a graphic t-shirt and an unbuttoned shirt. There are other people and trees in the background, with decorative hanging flags overhead.
People attending an outdoor concert or festival, with a stage illuminated by colorful lights and a band performing in the background. Audience members are sitting and standing on the grass, some with drinks and snacks.
Group of children performing on an outdoor stage with musical instruments at sunset
A woman singing on an outdoor stage with a drummer and a keyboard player, with a neon sign reading 'Liz Kelley' in front of the stage.

2026 SPRING FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Thank YOu !

Poster for 2026 Spring Membership and Pledge Drive, featuring a bright yellow starburst with text about reaching $3.5k of a $5k goal, and information about a 96.3 FM radio station in Charleston, SC.

TUNE IN WITH OHM RADIO BOARD MEMBER

STEFANYA DRAZBA

Poster for an event hosted by OHM Radio 96.3 FM, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, from 5 to 8 PM. The poster prominently features the words 'OPEN MIC' in large black letters on a pink background. It includes a photo of a woman identified as Luvie Smith, labeled 'Your Host,' and an image of a bar with a sign that says 'The Whale.' The poster also contains the text 'We want to see you!'

Open Mic Night

@ THE WHALE

Tuesday, April 21 | 5–8PM
Hosted at The Whale at The Refinery

Ohm Radio and The Whale are teaming up for a good cause + good vibes. Throughout April, you can round up your tab at The Whale to support Ohm Radio 96.3 FM as their Nonprofit of the Month — and we’re throwing an Open Mic night to celebrate. 

The Whale isn’t just a craft beer spot tucked inside The Refinery’s creative campus — it’s a Lowcountry gathering place where craft brews, bold flavors, and community collide. 

Hosted by Luvie Smith, good energy guaranteed.

All levels welcome. Sign up on site — come early to snag a set.

Two men playing musical instruments, one with a violin and the other with a guitar, singing into microphones in a room with modern decor, reflected in a geometrically shaped mirror on the wall.
A woman with dark hair playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone in front of a mirror with a geometric frame, with some orange lighting fixtures visible in the reflection.
Two women performing music, one playing guitar and the other singing into a microphone, in front of a decorative mirror wall with a geometric design.
A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a light-colored sweatshirt and black shorts, holding a microphone and speaking in front of a large mirror with irregular mirror pieces. Behind him are black pendant lights and a brick wall reflection.
A woman with long dark hair singing or speaking into a microphone with her hands raised, standing in front of a mirror with a geometric frame and a modern lighting fixture above.
A man wearing glasses, a gray Power Rangers t-shirt, and a gray cap with white writing, standing in front of a microphone, speaking or singing. There is a geometric mirror on the wall behind him and a gray plain wall to his right.

2026 High Water Festival

Event poster for High Water Festival 2026, held in North Charleston, SC at Riverfront Park. Features illustrations of crocodiles, moons, stars, skulls, herons, and lightning, with event dates April 18 and 19, and lineup including Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, Lake Street Dive, and more.

High Water, whatta blast! 🌊

A massive thank you to our incredible Ohm Radio volunteers who brought the energy, endurance, and good vibes all weekend long. From first pour to final set, you kept things flowing and made Bar B7 a place people wanted to be.

We’re especially grateful for our partnership with Spectrum, whose support helps power opportunities like this for Ohm. And to every single festivalgoer who grabbed a drink at B7, tipped generously, and shared a smile along the way… you showed up for independent media in the most fun, tangible way.

Cold drinks, great music, a Stono stage view that didn’t quit, and a community that knows how to rally. That’s the magic. Cheers to doing it all again next year.

THANK YOU!

Three people standing under a tent at an outdoor event, with a radio station banner behind them. They are smiling and dressed casually.
Three women standing together at an outdoor event, smiling, with booths and people in the background.
A man and woman smiling at the camera inside a tent at an outdoor event, with people and food stands in the background.
Two people smiling inside a tent, dressed in casual summer clothing and sunglasses, with one person wearing a red bandana and the other a white cap. One person has an arm around the other.

OUR VOLUNTEERS ROCK!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ROCK!

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Brass on the Grass 2025
Brass on the Grass 2025

BRASS ON THE GRASS 2025

‍ 2025 BRASS ON THE GRASS

What a day! The joy of live music carried through the air. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us at The Bend for Brass on the Grass — from the incredible Charleston Symphony brass quintet to our event sponsors, vendors, and the many friends and supporters who make community radio possible.

Together, we celebrated local music, connection, and the spirit of Charleston — everything Ohm Radio stands for. Thank you for helping us keep the airwaves alive with air to share.

Poster celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Ohm Radio with a performance by The Marshgrass Mamas on Sunday, July 27 at The Refinery, benefiting 96.3 FM Ohm Radio, with a suggested ticket donation of $15 and a QR code for tickets.
Screenshot of an online auction webpage for Ohm Radio 96.3FM's 10 Year Anniversary, featuring various items including DJ services, celebrity voicemail recordings, themed gift baskets, artwork, and a band bandana, with current bids displayed.
Group of diverse women smiling and posing together outdoors under an overcast sky.
A woman with long curly hair and sunglasses singing into a microphone outdoors, with another woman standing nearby, wearing sunglasses and a white shirt, possibly preparing to sing.
Two musicians performing outdoors on a stage, singing into microphones, playing acoustic guitars, with a chain-link fence and blue sky with clouds in the background.
People attending an outdoor event or concert with a stage, musicians, and audience seated on chairs and standing, in front of a modern multi-story building under a clear evening sky.
Three people sitting on blue deck chairs outdoors at a public event, two women in front wearing sunglasses and smiling, a man behind them also wearing sunglasses, all enjoying a sunny day with more people and buildings in the background.
A small outdoor stage with musicians performing, including a woman with a guitar and a woman with a keyboard. Audience members are seated on chairs facing the stage. The background features industrial buildings and a fence.
A group of musicians performing on an outdoor stage with audience members watching in front.
A group of four musicians playing instruments outdoors, seated in chairs with music stands, under a pavilion with a wooden column, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
A man in a blue jacket holding a young girl with curly hair, wearing a floral dress, outdoors near trees with blurred cars in the background.
A table with various beverages, a small pumpkin, and promotional signs at an outdoor event. Beverages include cans and bottles of soda, kombucha, and canned sparkling drinks. There are signs for Ohm Radio 96.3 FM and a bubble and brass bar with prici
Musicians performing outdoors, with a man playing a trombone in the foreground and a woman at a table in the background.
A man in an orange shirt playing a French horn at an outdoor music event, with others seated in the background under a pavilion with trees in the distance.
A man and a young girl sitting together outdoors, with the girl holding a slice of pizza and a glass of pink drink, both looking at each other.
Two women smiling at a gathering outdoors with a baby. One woman is holding the baby, the other has a pamphlet in hand. In the background, many people are seated on the grass, some in chairs, under a large tree and overcast sky.
A flyer advertising an Ohm Radio Party event with a vintage boombox in the foreground and a person lying on the floor in the background.
Promotional poster for the High Water music festival showing two musicians performing on stage in front of a large audience at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, South Carolina, on April 21-22, 2018.
A woman is at the starting line of a race on a red track, wearing a blue sports tracksuit with red and white stripes and a white headband, ready to run, with a focused expression.
Flyer for a celebration event at a new radio station called Ohm Radio, 96.3 FM, featuring a microphone graphic, date November 8, and location at a workshop on King Street in Charleston, offering free beer, food, and live music.
A colorful poster advertising a Tiny Pool Party presented by WOHM on July 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Edmund's Oast Brewing Company in Charleston, SC, with a swimming pool background and floating pool toys, promoting a charity event for OHM radio.
Poster for Piccolo Spoleto Festival featuring a cartoon robot holding a striped popcorn box and a red balloon with a robot face, set in a movie theater with chairs and a red banner reading "Charleston".
Event poster featuring a dark blue background with illustrated brown violins, and text announcing a free concert by the Charleston Symphony at OHM Radio 96.3 FM on February 12, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM, at Workshop 1503 King Street.
Poster for High Water music festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, South Carolina, on April 13 and 14, 2019, featuring bands such as Leon Bridges, The Head and The Heart, Shovels & Rope, Lord Huron, Dr. Dog, Jenny Lewis, Mitski, and others.
Announcement for Valentine's Day singing telegrams featuring a red background with pink and purple striped borders, white text, and a pink heart.
Colorful neon-like graphic design with a large stylized text reading 'TRONDOSA' and smaller text below stating 'MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL,' with details of date, location, and venue at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, South Carolina, April 27th & 28t
Poster for an open mic workshop at Awendaw Green, featuring a close-up of a microphone, with details about date, time, location, and radio station.
Poster for an event called King Street Green presented by Awendaw Green with green and dark green leaf graphic, details about the event including free entry on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 at Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., 1503 King Street, Charle
Event flyer for Ohm Radio Third Thursdays, supporting local music and arts, at 1503 King Street every third Thursday from 5-8 pm, with upcoming dates July 18, August 15, September 19. Features images of electric guitar, bass guitar, cymbal, keyboard,
A promotional poster with events and activities at Ohm Radio, including fall events on September 14th and 16th, and an anniversary party on October 15th to 17th, with a color scheme of red, orange, yellow, and brown.
Close-up photograph of a running track with a person's legs and feet blurred in the background, and event information overlaid, including details of a radio station and a fun run on September 14, 2019.
Event poster with a vinyl record graphic, broadcasting 96.3 FM and OHM Radio. Celebrating 1 year anniversary with live performance by The Charleston Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, October 16, from 6 to 9 pm at 1503 King Street, including a workshop
Invitation poster for a community radio station event on January 13, 2020, from 5 to 7 PM at 1503 King St. in Charleston. The event features a workshop and invites people to get to know the station.
Pink background with text and graphics promoting a Valentine's Day event by OHM Radio 96.3. The text includes details about surprise singing gram gift, delivery info, pricing, and contact instructions, with decorative hearts and abstract shapes.
A promotional poster for Queen Street Sessions, a live music event in Holy City featuring local artists on March 11 from 5 to 7 PM. The poster features an illustration of a white building with a small cafe or grocery store, outdoor seating, and a cha
Event poster for a radio station's farewell workshop, featuring bold and colorful design elements, text about date, time, location, and sponsors, with logos at the bottom.
Colorful abstract background with pink, yellow, and blue shapes. Text overlay reads 'OHM RADIO TURNS Virtual Concert and Celebration August 1-3'.
Invitation graphic for a 6th broadcast anniversary celebration with details of event date, time, and location at The Refinery, Meeting Street Rd, with illustrations of two glasses of champagne being clinked.
Event poster titled 'In the Moment,' advertising a celebration of music, food, and art with OHM Radio and Amor Healing Kitchen on April 30th from 6:00 to 8:30 at The Refinery, featuring a cartoon carrot with leafy greens for hair, wearing headphones.
Adult cartoon illustration celebrating the 8th anniversary of OHM Radio with a vintage-inspired orange and beige background, radio tower, and event information for July 30 including music, trivia, and free tickets.