88.1 FM WYCE is an independent, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan with its on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming on the Internet.

Part of Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC), WYCE operates as a non-commercial, non-profit organization, WYCE relies on volunteer programmers who passionately curate an eclectic blend of musical genres, from local and emerging artists to global talents.

Our Philosophy

WYCE is a listener supported, volunteer powered, community radio station broadcasting to support the organizational mission of "Building Community through Media." WYCE is committed to:

  • Celebrating and Supporting our local community to foster the creation of meaningful connections.
  • Preserving and Promoting opportunities for diverse artistic expression with a special emphasis on local, regional, emerging, and under-represented musicians.
  • Engaging and Enriching listeners lives through exposure to an eclectic blend of music and information presented by local voices.

We use the following values to guide how WYCE operates as a volunteer organization, community member and employer, and source of on-air music programming:

Inclusion

WYCE's parent nonprofit, Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC), provides a multitude of media resources for the West Michigan community, all of which are available to area residents and organizations on a non-discriminatory and intentionally inclusive basis. We work to ensure that a diverse array of individuals and partner organizations use and participate in building community through all of GRCMC's media platforms, tools, education opportunities and resources.

WYCE is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for community members, volunteers and employees. WYCE welcomes diversity in its many forms – including, but not limited to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, cultural perspective and economic circumstances – with the goal of providing all area residents platforms to participate in free speech, strengthen civil society, and advance a strong democracy.

Your support empowers us...

...to connect local communities through media. Serve diverse creators and audiences. Provide tools, training, and transmission.