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My name is Marcelo, I'm a musician and I have a family project in collaboration with my dad, Marcos. We run an online station called Radio Vone together.

I have a story to tell you...

While you read this story, open this link and tune into Radio Vone at the same time, so you can better understand what me and my father are trying to achieve... (Tune in here) .

Our Primary Goal

I'm hoping to upgrade my home studio (Radio Vone's "Studio B" in London), so that I can keep making more music and broadcasting live on Radio Vone.

I already use this studio to produce music and broadcast, but the gear I have is strained and is in dire need of upgrading.

I've recently had to stop broadcasting on Radio Vone because my computer can't keep up with the software demands for broadcasting. I'm hoping to invest in a new computer and microphone so that I can keep hosting my weekly show on Radio Vone.

Radio Vone is completely self-funded, so by donating to our campaign you are helping keep independent radio stations alive, you're helping us keep bringing joy and music to our global community of listeners AND you're investing in the arts.

The Story of Radio Vone (From Pirate Radio to Online Radio)

Radio Vone was created in 2020 by my father, Marcos Rasberge, a commercial pilot and walking music encyclopaedia.

I don't use that term lightly, he literally is a walking-talking Shazam. It takes me less time to voice memo my dad hummed versions of songs and get him to tell me what it is, than it does to Shazam it – that's how much of a music lover he is.

Since 2020 Radio Vone has reached listeners in over 140 countries (and counting)!

Marcos cut his teeth as a DJ broadcasting for, what was then, the biggest radio station in Portugal, formerly known as "Radio Cidade" (Radio City), now known as Cidade FM.

He started when the radio station was still a pirate radio, bidding to become a fully licensed station back in the 80s.

Many years later, he fulfilled his vision of creating his own station with the aim to celebrate music, both old and new and introduce the new generation of music lovers to deep cuts that have often been forgotten at the bottom of the music crate.

As an actor-musician, I do a lot of work performing for children, so it gives me great pride and happiness to introduce them to music. Radio Vone fits in perfectly with that ideal.

Radio Vone is a family project, which is another foundational pillar of its community spirit.

The station is live 24/7 with non-stop, ad-free music. That's only possible thanks to the community spirit where our friends and family help us bring the project together.

My dad Marcos curates the main programming (with a little supervision from me) – creating 7 day long playlists of the best music from around the world.

I also host my own live show on the station, The Midnight Brunch Show and my sister, Mariana Cervone, curates our chill-out/cinematic show, The Groove, which can be heard on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Also adding to the family feel of the whole project, Radio Vone's logo was designed by my cousin, Alex Smissen.

So there you have it. We're hoping to make Radio Vone an even better place to experience music, so we can keep growing our community of music lovers (without all the computer crashes ) Thanks for believing in us!

What Really Matters... (More About Radio Vone's Ethos)

Do you remember the feeling of listening to music on a vinyl and not being able to skip to the next track? Depending on how old you are (and we're very proud to have really young ones who listen to our station) you may not... But, I can tell you, the whole ritual is very special. From removing the record from its sleeve, to putting the needle on it and then sitting back with your friends and diving into the music.

Some of that may have been lost with the birth of all these amazing streaming platforms. But, the art of listening to music is still here.

On Radio Vone, we encourage you to dive into the music with us. You can’t skip to the next track here either and you can create the same musical ritual when you press play.

Radio Vone is also shares a name with an up and coming act. The Vone is a cinematic rock band with soaring melodies, pulsating drums and bags of character. Recorded with Tom Hill at the best kept secret in London - The Bookhouse Studio - The Vone, a hotchpotch of English, Polish and Brazilian musicians fronted by actor-musician Marcelo Cervone bring all their flavours to the music.

When listening to The Vone you can travel around the world with Marcelo Cervone's vibrant and evocative songwriting. The same essence can be found when listening to Radio Vone.

We celebrate music, regardless of genre, age or trend.

Musical genres are a figment of the human imagination. We love putting things into categories and boxes. And that can be very useful and important in certain contexts, but when it comes to music, we believe what really matters are the notes, melodies and harmonies themselves.

Radio Vone celebrates any and all music that is made with care, heart and organic human love. We stand against A.I. generated music and music production that's made quickly for quick consumption. We encourage listening to music with your full attention, to appreciate the way it was made with the full attention of its creators.

Thanks for reading!

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