How to Manage Listener Song Requests in AzuraCast
Listener song requests can make your station feel more interactive. When enabled, listeners can browse approved tracks and request music through the public station page. AzuraCast then places those requests into a queue and plays them at a suitable point between normal rotation tracks. To manage requests, log in at https://stream.onlineaudience.co.uk.
Step-by-step guide
- Open your station dashboard and go to the settings, profile or request-related options available for your station.
- Confirm that listener requests are enabled.
- Decide which music should be requestable. Not every file needs to be available to the public.
- Use playlists and media organisation to keep requestable tracks clean and appropriate.
- Check the request queue from time to time to understand what listeners are choosing.
- Review the station output to make sure requested tracks fit naturally into your programming.
Requests work best when the available library is well curated. Avoid allowing adverts, jingles, private show files or unfinished uploads to be requested. If your station has a defined music format, only make suitable tracks available. A good request system can increase listener engagement, encourage repeat listening and make your online radio station feel more personal without giving up full control of the schedule.