Víctor Bernat Launches Kids' Radio Project in La Massana

Víctor Bernat, the driving force behind Ràdio dels Somiadors, has launched a radio project through La Massana's Esplai youth centre to introduce children to broadcasting and local news.

The initiative stemmed from the success of a summer communication-themed week last year, which drew strong interest from young participants. Organisers decided to build on that momentum with ongoing radio workshops. Each episode features a team of eight children, with two fixed presenters chosen for their strong communication skills, while others rotate through roles to ensure everyone participates.

Beyond honing speaking abilities, the programmes aim to connect children with parish affairs. Content includes interviews with local politicians, resident athletes, and other Massana-linked figures. A standout collaborator is Sergi Zamora, a prominent Spanish voice actor based in La Massana, who works from the Neela Studio audiovisual and dubbing facility opposite the town hall. His involvement adds significant expertise to the effort.

Producing a show demands full engagement from the children: brainstorming topics, researching facts, selecting guests, scripting broadcasts, voicing segments, and coordinating as a group. Bernat emphasises that radio teaches teamwork above all—a core skill reinforced across Esplai's leisure activities. It also builds public speaking confidence, helping shy participants express themselves freely, though some take to it naturally.

The workshops encourage children, often immersed in screens, to step away and explore alternative creative outlets. Episodes, which kicked off with Christmas festivities coverage, are available on the town hall website.