Your programme. Your sound.

Start your AzuraCast radio station

Starting your own radio station begins with an idea and an online home for your sound. AzuraCast Hosting lets you manage music, playlists and live broadcasts. Drechthosting provides hosting and technical management so you can focus on making radio.

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AutoDJ · Live radio · Personal support

Turn your radio idea into a stream people can listen to.

Planning a music station, interview programme or club radio? Start with your audience and format, then choose the technical foundation. Radio hosting distributes audio over the internet; standard website hosting does not do that automatically. Listeners use a listening link or a player on your website. With our hosted AzuraCast service, you do not need to install a server yourself.

Your station in practice

What matters for your setup?

Music between live programmes

Upload audio you have permission to use and arrange playlists. AutoDJ can play music when nobody is broadcasting live. Programming depends on your station settings.

Your own live show

Use a microphone and compatible broadcasting software. Create a DJ account and copy the connection details from your panel. Test sound levels, the connection and the return to AutoDJ before going live.

A home for listeners

Share your listening link and explore a station page or website player. Check that listeners can open the stream easily on a phone and computer.

Choose a suitable plan

Consider AutoDJ storage, concurrent listeners, traffic and audio quality. The AzuraCast service page lists current plans. Ask for help if you are unsure what you need.

Personal support for your radio plans

Start with a recognisable programme: which music, interviews or local topics will make your station worth listening to? Explain when you broadcast and how listeners can participate. Clubs and local initiatives often benefit from one stable listening link and clear contact information.

Drechthosting works from Papendrecht with radio makers throughout the Netherlands. Our regional guides help you prepare a setup for your own audience and team. Discuss questions by phone or online.

Make room for your programme

You make radio. We provide hosting.

Tell us how you want to broadcast and which software you use.

Prepare a useful hosting enquiry

What is your station called and who is it for?
Will you use live radio, AutoDJ or both?
How many concurrent listeners do you expect?
Which software and audio equipment do you already have?
Do you have a website, domain and permission to use your audio?

You do not need every answer yet. Share a public station or website address if you have one. Never include passwords or DJ credentials in the enquiry form.

From setup to listening

Start your AzuraCast radio station in four practical steps

You do not need to build your own streaming server. We handle the hosting; you shape your station. Use these guides while setting it up.

Choose your station setup
Decide on your programme, audience and expected simultaneous listeners. Choose managed AzuraCast Hosting around your music storage and data usage.
Upload music and set up AutoDJ
Organise your audio files and jingles into playlists. Start with a basic rotation, then check scheduled shows and transitions.
Prepare live broadcasts
Create a DJ account and use the connection details in compatible broadcasting software. Test the microphone, levels and the switch between live audio and AutoDJ.
Test and share your station
Open the public listening link on desktop and mobile. Publish the link or add your own HTML player. Check the title, artwork and what listeners actually hear.

Choose your AzuraCast Hosting →

Use your station for the first time →Create a basic AutoDJ playlist →Broadcast live with BUTT →Build an HTML player →

Try the demo and compare current plans

Explore the existing AzuraCast demo before choosing. Storage, listener capacity and traffic differ by plan. Features depend on settings and software version. Music permissions and any licences remain your responsibility. A station website or website development is arranged separately.

Explore the AzuraCast demo →A website for your station →

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to start my own station?

A programme idea, audio you can legally use and radio hosting are the foundation. Live radio also needs a suitable internet connection, broadcasting software and audio equipment.

Does my computer need to stay on all day?

AutoDJ uses the media library on your hosting. Your broadcasting device does need to stay connected during a live show.

Are music rights included?

No. You arrange the necessary permissions and any music licences. Hosting does not grant permission to broadcast protected material.

Your next broadcast starts here

Discuss your radio plans.

We help you choose a suitable hosting setup.

Your radio plans

Choose your route to online radio

Explore starting a station, the control panel and connecting your broadcasting software.

Radio hosting in your region

Support from Papendrecht for radio makers across the Netherlands.

Start your AzuraCast radio station

Turn your radio idea into a stream people can listen to.