It's time for the WTUL's 55th Annual Rock On Survival Marathon in support of Tulane’s non-commercial student-run radio station! The Marathon fundraiser got its start from an attempt to solve a budget crisis in the early days of the station. A DJ vowed to stay on the air until student government granted WTUL emergency funding — the first broadcast marathon in WTUL’s history. The modern version of Marathon features three sets of DJs who each stay on air and broadcast for 24-hours straight. There’s lots of fun events for the two weeks leading up to the actual Marathon broadcast so tune in! Full schedule of events below.
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The donations WTUL received in previous Marathons have already been put to good work! We moved the WTUL antenna from Monroe Hall to the Tidewater Building downtown and our signal reaches farther than ever; we have crisp clear coverage out to Chalmette and beyond! This project wouldn't have happened without the support of Marathon donors. Our Studio B renovation is happening thanks to a wonderful donor and we're planning to redo our main space as well!
Here's where donations help us out:
- Equipment — We have wish lists too, and Marathon funds help get those wish items. More importantly, Marathon funds keep us on air by paying for replacements and repairs of some of our day-to-day equipment — CD players, headphones, etc.
- Digitization — We're still digging up historical recordings (interviews, promos, old shows and lots more) and digitizing them so we can share them with our listeners. We also want to create digital backups of our non-LP music that would be hard to replace, like WTUL's extensive local music collection.
- Community outreach projects — publication of the Vox ‘zine, upkeep and payment for our website and social media efforts and programming local events to connect with our listeners.
- Security fund — unexpected legal or FCC expenses, like the ones required to move the WTUL antenna.
- Equipment repair fund — making sure we can continue operating without a hitch, even in the face of unforeseen serious equipment malfunctions.
Why Donate?
WTUL is worth keeping on the air! We are a student-run, non-commercial, freeform radio station with no preset playlists. A combination of students, faculty/staff, alumni and community members work together to offer a unique listening experience in New Orleans and beyond. WTUL is handmade radio at its finest. Check us out and see: 91.5FM or WTUL.FM. We couldn't keep doing what WTUL's been doing for the past 65 years without your help — thank you!
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Marathon Premiums
As a thank you for your donation, you can get the following:
- $25 – $49 donation: 2025 Marathon sticker + digital download code for volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement compilation!
- $50 — $74 donation: 2025 Marathon sticker + volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement CD!
- $75 — $99 donation: Official WTUL 55th Annual Rock On Survival Marathon T-shirt + volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement CD!
- $100 - $149 donation: WTUL embroidered classic logo baseball cap + volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement CD!
- $150 - $249 donation: WTUL logo tote + volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement CD!
- $250 donation: Official WTUL 55th Annual Rock On Survival Marathon T-shirt + WTUL embroidered classic logo baseball cap + volume 22 of WTUL's Songs From the Basement CD!
Events
Because throwing a party and meeting our listeners is much more fun than asking for money on the air, you can support us by attending any of these.
monday, march 10 – monday, march 24, all day
WTUL History Display
lbc main hall, tulane campus
pictures • newspaper stories • info on this year’s marathon • 65 years of wtul history
monday, march 10, 5:30 p.m.
Music Trivia @ DAT DOG featuring DJ Mara
dat dog, 5030 freret st • $5 for teams of 1-3, $10 for 4+
mention WTUL at the register and WTUL benefits even more
tuesday, march 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m
WTUL Takes over Tulane Tuesday
lbc main hall, tulane campus • wear wtul or tulane gear and get cookies & goodies
wednesday, march 12, 6 p.m.
Hootenanny: Slow Motion Cowboys, Andrew Tobin & The Thick Smoke,
Dusky Waters, Dominique LeJeune
the broadside, 600 n broad • $10
friday, march 14, 7 p.m. (doors)
Static Chaos: Punk Show with Kissing Disease, Ethanol Merman, The Nancies
the goat, 1301 st bernard avenue • $10
sunday, march 16, 4 – 6 p.m.
WTUL Alumni Reunion
nola brewery, 3033 tchoupitoulas • music, good stories, old friends, pizza & beer
thursday, march 20, 7:30 p.m.
Space Buttons: Electronic Show with Nail Club, Virtue Signal, Shining Fields, Static Static, Nonlethal Weapons
gasa gasa, 4920 freret • $10
friday, march 21 @ noon – monday, march 24 @ noon
24-Hour DJ Weekend!
lbc gorson porch, tulane campus
#1 dj kerry • #2 dj sight unseen • #3 dj jitterbug & dj chumbucket
saturday, march 22, 8-10 a.m.
WTUL Kids Show Live!
lbc gorson porch, tulane campus
party in your pajamas! • story time with dj liz-e • lots of crafts • snacks!