Feel part of the city
A familiar voice can make a new place feel like home. We create space for everyday experiences and the people behind them.
KOTO RADIO LPR · YOUR COMMUNITY, ON AIR
Real voices.
Real connection.
Your Station. My Station.
Our Station.
Big questions. Everyday stories. Different points of view. Koto brings people together through conversation, culture and music — from Lappeenranta to wherever you are.
LISTEN IN. SPEAK UP. FEEL CONNECTED.
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KOTO RADIO LPR · 24/7
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Your radio. Your city. Listen to Koto with a view across Lappeenranta.
Live radio with a periodically updated city panorama, not continuous camera video. Starting video pauses the radio player.
WHY WE ARE HERERadio is better
Radio is better
with you in it.
Hear beyond your everyday
Local culture meets music and perspectives from different backgrounds. There is always another story worth hearing.
Help shape the conversation
You do not have to be a broadcaster to have something to say. Share an idea, introduce a local initiative or tell your story.
THE SOUND OF KOTO
Just played on Koto
OUR PROGRAMMES
Different voices. One station.
Published programmes · All times are Finland time
61°03′ N
28°11′ E
28°11′ E
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LAPPEENRANTA / SUOMIMany voices.
A shared home.
A shared home.
OUR CITY. OUR CONNECTION.
Rooted in Lappeenranta.
Connected through sound.
New to town or here all your life? Still at school, studying, working or enjoying retirement? Your experience belongs in the conversation. Koto makes room for different generations, cultures and points of view.
Share a local story ↗Have a local event, an everyday experience or a cultural tradition to share? Tell us what matters to your community.
THIS IS KOTO
A local voice.
A shared sense of home.
Koto Radio LPR ry is the registered association behind our independent community radio station in Lappeenranta. We bring people together through music, stories and shared experiences.
Our mission is to strengthen belonging, reduce isolation and create space for diverse voices. Accessible broadcasting, local culture and community participation are at the heart of Koto.
YOUR IDEAS. OUR NEXT CONVERSATION.
What should we talk about?
Start with something that matters to you.
Choose a question to open an email draft. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.
Your story matters
School, work, identity, belonging or something nobody seems to talk about. You do not need a perfect pitch. Tell us what is on your mind.
Get in touch ↗Make radio with us
Interested in presenting, music, interviews or helping behind the scenes? Tell us what you enjoy and how you would like to contribute.
Get in touch ↗Connect your community
For local associations, cultural groups, students and creative people. Introduce your work and explore a conversation or collaboration.
Get in touch ↗These links open your email app. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information in your first message.
KOTO RADIO / ON THE GO
Take Koto
everywhere.
Your favourite community radio, wherever life takes you.
Download on the App Store ↗Listening on Android? Play Koto right here in your browser, or explore our app testing information. Testing information ↗
AVAILABLE ON iPHONE
Your Station. My Station. Our Station.GOOD TO KNOW
First time here?
How do I listen?
Press Listen live at the top of the page or use the player at the bottom. Playback starts only when you choose it. Keep this page open while listening.
Do I need an FM radio or an account?
No. Koto is an internet radio station. You can listen in your browser without creating an account. An internet connection is required; your usual mobile data charges may apply.
Who is Koto for?
Anyone who wants to feel connected to Lappeenranta and its diverse communities. Newcomers, long-time residents, students and listeners further away are all welcome.
Where can I find programme times?
Our programme section introduces the themes we are building around. Confirmed times and presenter details are not yet published. Contact us if you would like to know more or suggest a programme.
The stream will not play. What can I try?
Check your connection and device volume, then press play again. You can also try the separate radio player linked below the main player. If the problem continues, email us with your device and browser details.
GET INVOLVED
Come as you are.
Bring your point of view.
A question, a story, a different perspective? We would love to hear it. Help make Koto a place where everyone feels part of the conversation.
kotoradiolpr@gmail.com ↗Lappeenranta, Finlandkotoradiolpr.fi ↗
Your people.
Your radio.
Find Koto on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and YouTube. Join the conversation, bring a friend along, or share the station with someone who could use a little connection today.