The “all classical” listening audience has been very stable over the past four years, with neither significant growth nor loss.In the top 50 radio markets in the US, the average share of all radio listening claimed by classical stations is 1.5 percent.At any time throughout the day, an average of over 190,000 listeners are tuned to an “all classical” station.Nearly 11 million Americans listen to classical music on public radio each week (6.5 million to “all classical” stations and 4.2 million to mixed format stations).65 organizations offer a news and classical mix – operating 155 stations.71 public media organizations offer an “all classical” broadcast service – operating over 165 stations and 90+ Internet streams.Full-time public radio music stations account for 27% of all listening to public radio and stations offering both music and news account for another 21% of listening. A growing audience listens to classical public radio online.Ĭlassical music is the most prevalent music offering of public radio and, along with other music formats such as jazz and singer/songwriter, plays a larger role in public radio than many realize. Nearly 11 million Americans tune in to classical music on public radio at least once every week. Over 190,000 people on average are listening to a classical public radio station at every moment, from morning to midnight, every day.
Public radio is America’s most wide-reaching, inclusive, and affordable path to classical music. Classical Music Public Radio – Facts & Figures
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