How to Become a DJ at 88.1 The 'Burg

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88.1 The 'Burg lists a "Want to Become A DJ?" section on its site with an Apply option for people who want to join the station as a DJ. To use it, go to 881theburg.com, find that section, and follow the Apply link. The station's public page does not spell out eligibility rules, training requirements, or the full application form, so treat the Apply link as the starting point and be ready to describe your music knowledge, availability, and any prior broadcasting experience.

What the site actually offers

The station's page is built around listening and participation. Alongside LISTEN LIVE and a live video player, it presents several request and feedback paths:

Action What it's for
Apply (under "Want to Become A DJ?") Starting an application to become a station DJ
Request (under "Need Music for an Event?") Asking the station for music at an event
Survey (under "How's our Music?") Giving feedback on the station's music
Request (under "Want a club or event Promo?") Asking for promotion of a club night or event

The DJ path is the Apply option in the "Want to Become A DJ?" block. Everything else on that list is for listeners, event organizers, or promoters rather than prospective DJs.

Steps to apply

  1. Open the station site. Go to 881theburg.com in a browser.
  2. Locate the "Want to Become A DJ?" section. It appears with the station's other participation links, near the listen-live and video content.
  3. Select Apply. This is the station's entry point for DJ applications. Follow whatever form or contact route it opens.
  4. Complete and submit. Fill in the requested details accurately and send the application through the provided channel.

Expected result: your application reaches the station through its own Apply route. The public page does not state a response time, so don't assume an immediate reply.

What to prepare before you click Apply

Because the site doesn't publish the application questions, prepare the information a college or community station typically asks for. This keeps you from stalling mid-form:

  • Your show idea — genre or format, a working title, and the audience you'd serve.
  • Music knowledge — the artists, eras, or scenes you'd draw on, and how you'd keep a show distinct.
  • Availability — days and time slots you could commit to, including any recurring weekly slot.
  • Experience — prior radio, podcasting, live sound, or event DJing; if none, say what you'd bring instead.
  • Contact details and a short introduction — who you are and why you want a show on 88.1 The 'Burg.

Common sticking points

  • The Apply link is the only published route. There's no separate FAQ or requirements page visible in the site's public content, so don't wait for one before applying.
  • Don't confuse the request forms. "Need Music for an Event?" and "Want a club or event Promo?" are for events and promotion, not for becoming a DJ. Use Apply for that.
  • No published schedule or pay details. The page doesn't describe time slots, training, or compensation. Ask about these directly through the Apply channel rather than assuming.
  • Check the live side first. Listening to the station's current programming before you apply helps you pitch a show that fits what it already airs.

If your goal is simply to listen rather than join, use the LISTEN LIVE option instead; the DJ application is only relevant if you want to be on air.