I'm sad to announce that the general public will no longer be able to access Swing City Radio. Starting on June 21, 2025, the only way to continue listening to Swing City Radio is by becoming a Hepcat Supporter on my Patreon.
Listeners that sign up to my Patreon and become Hepcats Supporters (Basic, Silver and Gold Members) will receive a unique User Name and Password that grants them access to the Swing City Radio Premium player. This player will provide listeners the ability to tune in to the station on their computers and mobile devices.
The reason for this change:
Due to rising costs, overwhelming demand and a number of other reasons, streaming the radio station for FREE is no longer possible. Even with the support from so many of you over the years, the station is not even remotely close to just breaking even. Financially, I can't sustain the costs anymore. I have been streaming this internet station for FREE since October of 2019 and have put in countless hours developing content and sharing my passion for this music with all of you. I truly LOVE this little radio station. And I want it to continue. After months of considering different options, this formula was the only one that truly made sense.
Thanks for listening all of these years and hopefully I'll see some of you on Patreon. To check out my Patreon please go to: patreon.com/swingcityradio.
Hepcat Supporters (Basic, Silver and Gold Members) enjoy access to Swing City Radio Premium and also have full access to the complete collection of content I've posted on the platform. This content includes a full archive of The Big Band and Swing Podcast, The V-Disc Episodes, and a wide range of other shows and specials I've produced over the years. Also, new content is being posted on a regular basis.
Free Members do not have access to Swing City Radio Premium but do have access to a lot of the content I've listed above. And it's a great way to stay connected to this music we all love so much. I post articles and videos on my Patreon on a normal basis as well.
Thanks again for listening all of these years. I really appreciate that. And hopefully I'll continue to see many of you on Patreon.
Your Friend in Swing,
~ Ronnaldo
