Support Refuge Worldwide
The new Refuge Worldwide app is now on the Apple Store and Google Play, available for free. If you are able to, please consider subscribing to the members area for just 5€ per month.
The Refuge Worldwide app introduces several fresh tools designed to make it easier for listeners to keep track of your favourite shows and revisit broadcasts from our archive of over 15,000 shows.
You can now make your own playlist alongside regularly updated staff picks, various genre spotlights and live sets from festivals. There is a new chatroom function, a refreshed on-the-go listening experience, plus an exclusive members area with various benefits.
The supporters area is an opportunity to contribute directly to the station and help support ongoing broadcasts, programming, and educational projects.
Since 2021 we have broadcast over 15,000 radio shows, while Refuge Worldwide's team has received over 3,500 applications to join our workshops, facilitated 2,500+ hour of teaching, hosted 2,000+ participants, held over 675 free DJ practice sessions, 200+ free music studio sessions, and 250+ events.
With the support of members, Refuge Worldwide can continue to run the space at Niemetzstraße, keep the radio on air, and offer free educational and training opportunities via our non-profit platform.
Members supporting Refuge Worldwide through the new app will also receive access to a range of additional benefits, including:
Exclusive in-app features
4 meet-up events per year exclusively for members/supporters
Early access to merchandise
15% off the Refuge store
Benefits from our partners
Exclusive recordings (coming soon)
Thank you!
FAQ
About the app
What is the Refuge Worldwide radio app?
A new on-the-go way to tune in and support the radio.
Ok but what is Refuge Worldwide?
Our project is broad: radio, education, events, and support for diverse voices and marginalised communities.
What can I do with the new app?
Listen to live radio, dig into our archives, discover new genres, access the chatroom, create your own profile and find exclusive supporters' features.
Is the Refuge Worldwide Radio app free?
The app is totally free, with an optional login area where you can become a supporter of the station.
Why should I download the app instead of listening in my browser?
Faster access, background listening, easier discovery, and a better experience.
Download & compatibility
Where can I download the app?
The App Store and Google Play.
Is the app available for iPhone and Android?
Yes!
Do I need an account to use the app?
No, only to access the members/supporter area
Listening
Can I listen to Refuge Worldwide Radio live in the app?
Yes!
Can I listen to shows or mixes I've missed?
Yes, and make playlists of your favourite shows to save for later.
Can I listen while using other apps or when my phone is locked?
Yes
Can I listen using Wi-Fi or mobile data?
Yes
Does the app work in the background?
Yes
Supporter login
How much does it cost?
The app is free, and the members area starts at 5€ per month. This helps with our running costs and the non-profit work we do at our Niemetzstraße home.
Where does the money go?
Minus the Stripe procesing fees, this amount helps with our running costs and the non-profit work we do at our Niemetzstraße home, for example, our free-to-access music production studios.
Can I change my contribution later?
Yes
Can I become a supporter from outside Germany?
Yes
Can I choose how much I contribute?
Yes, there is a sliding scale
Can I cancel my membership?
Of course, anytime!
Do you offer refunds?
No we do not offer refunds, but you can cancel your membership at anytime and once cancelled you will not be charged beyond the current billing cycle (1 month or 1 year).
What do I get as a supporter?
Invitations to exclusive events, in-app features, store discounts. All the good stuff.
Troubleshooting
How do I report a problem or contact support?
email support@refugeworldwide.com