In a devastating blow to public media and the millions who rely on it daily, the U.S. Congress eliminated funding for public media — including $500,000 per year in funding that KCUR and Classical KC depend on to serve the people of the Kansas City region. Once the President signs this bill, this funding will disappear on October 1.
For months, we’ve been telling you about these threats to federal funding. Today, this threat has tipped into a crisis.
This rescission bill claws back already-approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It will have immediate and drastic implications for the more than 1,500 public radio and television stations across the country — including KCUR and Classical KC.
The future of public media now hinges on the unwavering support of our audience.
No one of us is going to write the check that fills this funding gap every year, but rather you, your neighbors, and thousands of others from across this region will come together as a community to protect this public institution that serves you — and thousands across our metro — every single day.
This community of supporters is what makes us strong, makes us resilient, and is what will lift us to a brighter future.
Learn more about how you can help build that future by visiting KCUR.org/protect.
We are delighted to share a special holiday initiative straight from the heart of our Conservatory.
The UMKC Conservatory Holiday Special -- curated, scripted, and hosted by DMA Composition student Rodrigo Camargo -- consists of a program of music performed exclusively by UMKC ensembles, each selection invoking the serenity and magic of the holiday season. Tune in on 91.9 FM, 89.3 HD2, or classicalKC.org to celebrate with us! 💛
📻 Broadcast Times:
Sat, Dec. 20 • 8 PM
Sun, Dec. 21 • 4 PM
Wed, Dec. 24 • 12 PM
Thurs, Dec. 25 • 3 PM
Or listen on demand below:
/show/umkc-conservatory/2025-12-17/umkc-conservatory-holiday-special
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New programming alert! Classical KC extends its local reach to re-broadcast the most recent performances by the Grammy Award-winning @stlsymphony beginning this Sunday at 2pm featuring a performance by the Kansas born superstar @joycedidonato ! Details at classicalkc.org/slso or link in bio.
#slso
#joycedidonato
👊@stlpublicradio
📷Virgina Harold
Could you, or someone you know, be the next young KC talent to perform for a national audience on NPR's From the Top? Tag them in the comments! From the Top is now accepting applications at fromthetop.org/apply.
Listen to From the Top on 91.9 Classical KC Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at 7pm. 🎶@fromthetopfans
🎒School is just around the corner and that means instrument rentals and purchases, lessons, method books and sheet music. 🎻🎷🎹 Classical KC is working on a round-up of local resources that can help you and your children get ready. Tag your go-to LOCAL business for lessons, instrument supply, method books and sheet music in the comments below so we can include them!
Last week, @KCUR893 and @ClassicalKC learned that Congress had clawed back our federal funding. $1 million that had already been promised to our stations for the next two years was gone.
We turned to you in our moment of need, and thousands of you chose to stand up and support us. From all of us at KCUR and Classical KC, thank you.
But this fight isn't over. It's time to ensure the long-term financial stability of KCUR and Classical KC, and ensure that Kansas City continues to have a local, independent newsroom well into the future.
Join now at KCUR.org/protect
After the elimination of Federal funding for Classical KC, the sustainability of this local service is in your hands. Frank Byrne, host of "From the Archives" on Classical KC, shares his thoughts.
Just one more sleep until Future Stages 2025 at the @kauffmancenter !
RSVP for this free, family-friendly showcase of KC talent at kauffmancenter.org/futurestages.
If you've never seen a performance at the @kauffmancenter , Future Stages is your chance...and it's FREE! Save your spot for this Sunday's family-friendly extravaganza at kauffmancenter.org/futurestages.
Kansas City’s noncommercial stations provide critical pipelines for new, local artists and music to be discovered. But if Congress rescinds federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, these stations and their programs would face a serious threat.
A joint statement from @KCUR893 , @ClassicalKC , @kkfi901fm and @909thebridge .
Find out more at KCUR.org/Protect
Classical KC is a proud media sponsor for the @kauffmancenter ’s 10th annual Future Stages Festival happening this Sunday, June 15th!
RSVP today for this FREE family-friendly youth arts festival at kauffmancenter.org/futurestages
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease direct and indirect funding for NPR and its member stations, which include KCUR and @ClassicalKC . Here's what we know right now.
Head to KCUR.org/protect to learn more.
