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Public Radio Music Day is Wednesday, Oct. 29

Over 20 million US listeners tune into music from public radio stations each week, according to the noncomMUSIC Alliance

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A girl speaks into a microphone held by a man in a suit, while another man stands nearby on a stage with empty chairs and music stands in the background.
Violinist Alaina Wu, a student with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, is interviewed by host Jason Heilman, right, during the second annual WPR Classical Music Day on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee. Angela Major/WPR

Wednesday, Oct. 29 is Public Radio Music Day. Each week, more than 20 million listeners around the country enjoy music on public radio stations, including WPR.

Our hosts bring you a wide range of great music every week, including performances by Wisconsin musicians. Find out more about public radio’s long tradition of bringing music to local communities.

Join us for locally hosted classical, folk and world music, along with special features like live in-studio performances, artist interviews and new album releases. We also feature news about upcoming music events around Wisconsin, including WPR events like the recent Classical Music Day in Milwaukee, which included performances by young musicians from around the city.

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WPR’s 2nd annual Classical Music Day
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