96fm gets behind Bon Jovi
96fm’s contest for a local band to support Bon Jovi at their upcoming Perth concert has been narrowed to 8 after over 300 entries were submitted. The concert will take place at Subiaco Oval on January 25.
Jono on the move
The Jonathan Coleman Experience is reportedly moving to the drive shift in 2008 . The MCM produced program presented by Jonathan Coleman & Julia Zemiro is currently heard from 1.00pm on Gold, WS and 4KQ on ARN along with 3SR Shepparton and 2MC Port Macquarie. It is expected to be spread across numerous MRRW stations in the new drive shift.
2UE breakfast to be Mike and Sandy
Mike Carlton will be joined by Sandy Aloisi ( ex ABC Newsradio) on 2UE breakfast in 2008. Sandy Aloisi is no stranger to 2UE having previously been Program Director and News Director prior to that. It is hoped that her appointment will see her on air by Monday 14th Jan.
Matt Hale’s Crap Elvis round the world adventure
PerthNow: Former 96fm breakfast producer and on air geezer Matt Hale is heading off overseas on an adventure of a life time.
OVER the next 12 months, Crap Elvis will party at Brazil's Carnaval, run with the bulls in Spain and pose next to the statues of Chile's Easter Island.
But first, Crap Elvis will spend five days at Parkes in central-western NSW, entering look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions with a single aim - to come last.
Crap Elvis is the creation of Perth radio producer Matt Hale.
He's about to embark on a year-long, around-the-world trip with his girlfriend, Kathryn Preston, and a $30 Elvis costume.
The couple fly out of Australia in less than a week, but tomorrow morning in Sydney they'll climb aboard a special event train, the Elvis Express, bound for Parkes and its 16th annual Elvis Festival.
"It's probably not the best Elvis suit. In fact, I'm quite sure it's one of the worst,'' Mr Hale says of his outfit.
Crap Elvis can't sing and his stated ambition for Parkes is "a bottom placing at the karaoke''.
Crap Elvis loves the King, whose birthday is today, and wants to pay homage around the globe.
"Any major event where you shouldn't see Elvis, I'm hoping to add Crap Elvis,'' he told AAP today.
When asked if her boyfriend was a good singer, Ms Preston replied: "He's a good karaoke performer. He's always entertaining.''
The couple will be among an expected 7,000 Elvis fans who will almost double Parkes' population during the five-day festival.
Parkes' tourism manager Kelly Hendry said a shortage of accommodation meant a tent city - Graceland on the Green - had again been constructed on a local sports ground.
Ms Hendry said most visitors were from NSW, but the festival also attracted many people from around the world.
One of them, Paul Gilbert, from England, entered a painting in the Elvis art show and wanted to deliver it himself, Ms Hendry said.
His work is called Long Legged Girl in the Short Dress.
Highlights of this year's festival include a Priscilla hair competition, an Elvis street parade and a themed gospel church service.
About 30 couples will renew their marriage vows under the Love Me Tender Archway.
Celebrant Andrew Appleby will, of course, be dressed as Elvis.
"People feel that it's a way they can recommit to each other but also show their commitment to Elvis and their enjoyment of Elvis,'' Ms Hendry said.
Apart from the numerous professional impersonators performing there will be public look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions.
Ms Hendry says the move-alike contest is based purely on "pelvis swivelling'' and dance moves.
"It's quite an art in itself,'' she said. "You've got to be limber.''
The tourism manager says the people of Parkes have come to love the media attention the festival brings - and the money it generates.
"Everyone's very aware that it's great for the town in terms of its economic contribution and also the national and international media interest it generates.''
It's been 31 years since Elvis left the building, and Mr Hale and Ms Preston plan to visit Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to pay their respects later this year
OVER the next 12 months, Crap Elvis will party at Brazil's Carnaval, run with the bulls in Spain and pose next to the statues of Chile's Easter Island.
But first, Crap Elvis will spend five days at Parkes in central-western NSW, entering look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions with a single aim - to come last.
Crap Elvis is the creation of Perth radio producer Matt Hale.
He's about to embark on a year-long, around-the-world trip with his girlfriend, Kathryn Preston, and a $30 Elvis costume.
The couple fly out of Australia in less than a week, but tomorrow morning in Sydney they'll climb aboard a special event train, the Elvis Express, bound for Parkes and its 16th annual Elvis Festival.
"It's probably not the best Elvis suit. In fact, I'm quite sure it's one of the worst,'' Mr Hale says of his outfit.
Crap Elvis can't sing and his stated ambition for Parkes is "a bottom placing at the karaoke''.
Crap Elvis loves the King, whose birthday is today, and wants to pay homage around the globe.
"Any major event where you shouldn't see Elvis, I'm hoping to add Crap Elvis,'' he told AAP today.
When asked if her boyfriend was a good singer, Ms Preston replied: "He's a good karaoke performer. He's always entertaining.''
The couple will be among an expected 7,000 Elvis fans who will almost double Parkes' population during the five-day festival.
Parkes' tourism manager Kelly Hendry said a shortage of accommodation meant a tent city - Graceland on the Green - had again been constructed on a local sports ground.
Ms Hendry said most visitors were from NSW, but the festival also attracted many people from around the world.
One of them, Paul Gilbert, from England, entered a painting in the Elvis art show and wanted to deliver it himself, Ms Hendry said.
His work is called Long Legged Girl in the Short Dress.
Highlights of this year's festival include a Priscilla hair competition, an Elvis street parade and a themed gospel church service.
About 30 couples will renew their marriage vows under the Love Me Tender Archway.
Celebrant Andrew Appleby will, of course, be dressed as Elvis.
"People feel that it's a way they can recommit to each other but also show their commitment to Elvis and their enjoyment of Elvis,'' Ms Hendry said.
Apart from the numerous professional impersonators performing there will be public look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions.
Ms Hendry says the move-alike contest is based purely on "pelvis swivelling'' and dance moves.
"It's quite an art in itself,'' she said. "You've got to be limber.''
The tourism manager says the people of Parkes have come to love the media attention the festival brings - and the money it generates.
"Everyone's very aware that it's great for the town in terms of its economic contribution and also the national and international media interest it generates.''
It's been 31 years since Elvis left the building, and Mr Hale and Ms Preston plan to visit Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to pay their respects later this year
Brad Hulme heads to Vega 91.5
Ex Triple M Brad Hulme has been appointed producer of The Dicko, Dave and Chrissie breakfast show on Vega 91.5.
New licences for Indigenous and seniors communities Perth
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to allocate two new community radio broadcasting licences to serve areas of Perth, Western Australia. The licences will be allocated to Peedac Pty Ltd to broadcast on 100.9 MHz to the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding districts and Capital Community Radio Inc. to broadcast on 90.5 MHz to Perth City and the inner and middle ring suburbs of Perth.
Peedac’s proposed service will serve Perth’s Indigenous community and those interested in indigenous culture and issues while Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will serve the seniors community.
The licences will be allocated on 22 January 2008 and the new licensees must begin a service within 12 months.
‘Peedac’s proposed service will give the Indigenous community of Perth its own voice,’ said Lyn Maddock, Acting ACMA Chair. ‘There is currently no broadcasting service in Perth catering to the needs of Perth’s Indigenous community, one of the largest in Australia.’
ACMA is of the view that the needs of Perth’s seniors are only partially met by the broadcasting services currently available and that there is an unmet need for a dedicated seniors service.
‘Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will focus on the needs and interests of the growing senior demographic,’ said Ms Maddock. ‘The service will provide a mix of music and information programs of interest to this group.’
‘In considering the mix of services available in Perth and the services proposed by each of the applicants, these two community groups demonstrated the greatest need for their proposed services,’ Ms Maddock added.
There were four applicants for the two licences. Capital Community Radio, Peedac, Phoenix Radio Ltd and Western Sports Media Ltd applied for the 100.9 MHz licence. Capital Community Radio, Phoenix and Western Sports Media also applied for the 90.5 MHz licence. Western Sports Media proposed a service for sporting enthusiasts, country and other music interests. Phoenix Radio proposed a service for the country music/general community.
Source ACMA press release
Peedac’s proposed service will serve Perth’s Indigenous community and those interested in indigenous culture and issues while Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will serve the seniors community.
The licences will be allocated on 22 January 2008 and the new licensees must begin a service within 12 months.
‘Peedac’s proposed service will give the Indigenous community of Perth its own voice,’ said Lyn Maddock, Acting ACMA Chair. ‘There is currently no broadcasting service in Perth catering to the needs of Perth’s Indigenous community, one of the largest in Australia.’
ACMA is of the view that the needs of Perth’s seniors are only partially met by the broadcasting services currently available and that there is an unmet need for a dedicated seniors service.
‘Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will focus on the needs and interests of the growing senior demographic,’ said Ms Maddock. ‘The service will provide a mix of music and information programs of interest to this group.’
‘In considering the mix of services available in Perth and the services proposed by each of the applicants, these two community groups demonstrated the greatest need for their proposed services,’ Ms Maddock added.
There were four applicants for the two licences. Capital Community Radio, Peedac, Phoenix Radio Ltd and Western Sports Media Ltd applied for the 100.9 MHz licence. Capital Community Radio, Phoenix and Western Sports Media also applied for the 90.5 MHz licence. Western Sports Media proposed a service for sporting enthusiasts, country and other music interests. Phoenix Radio proposed a service for the country music/general community.
Source ACMA press release
96fm gets behind Bon Jovi
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
96fm’s contest for a local band to support Bon Jovi at their upcoming Perth concert has been narrowed to 8 after over 300 entries were submitted. The concert will take place at Subiaco Oval on January 25.
Jono on the move
Monday, January 7, 2008 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
The Jonathan Coleman Experience is reportedly moving to the drive shift in 2008 . The MCM produced program presented by Jonathan Coleman & Julia Zemiro is currently heard from 1.00pm on Gold, WS and 4KQ on ARN along with 3SR Shepparton and 2MC Port Macquarie. It is expected to be spread across numerous MRRW stations in the new drive shift.
2UE breakfast to be Mike and Sandy
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Mike Carlton will be joined by Sandy Aloisi ( ex ABC Newsradio) on 2UE breakfast in 2008. Sandy Aloisi is no stranger to 2UE having previously been Program Director and News Director prior to that. It is hoped that her appointment will see her on air by Monday 14th Jan.
PerthNow: Former 96fm breakfast producer and on air geezer Matt Hale is heading off overseas on an adventure of a life time.
OVER the next 12 months, Crap Elvis will party at Brazil's Carnaval, run with the bulls in Spain and pose next to the statues of Chile's Easter Island.
But first, Crap Elvis will spend five days at Parkes in central-western NSW, entering look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions with a single aim - to come last.
Crap Elvis is the creation of Perth radio producer Matt Hale.
He's about to embark on a year-long, around-the-world trip with his girlfriend, Kathryn Preston, and a $30 Elvis costume.
The couple fly out of Australia in less than a week, but tomorrow morning in Sydney they'll climb aboard a special event train, the Elvis Express, bound for Parkes and its 16th annual Elvis Festival.
"It's probably not the best Elvis suit. In fact, I'm quite sure it's one of the worst,'' Mr Hale says of his outfit.
Crap Elvis can't sing and his stated ambition for Parkes is "a bottom placing at the karaoke''.
Crap Elvis loves the King, whose birthday is today, and wants to pay homage around the globe.
"Any major event where you shouldn't see Elvis, I'm hoping to add Crap Elvis,'' he told AAP today.
When asked if her boyfriend was a good singer, Ms Preston replied: "He's a good karaoke performer. He's always entertaining.''
The couple will be among an expected 7,000 Elvis fans who will almost double Parkes' population during the five-day festival.
Parkes' tourism manager Kelly Hendry said a shortage of accommodation meant a tent city - Graceland on the Green - had again been constructed on a local sports ground.
Ms Hendry said most visitors were from NSW, but the festival also attracted many people from around the world.
One of them, Paul Gilbert, from England, entered a painting in the Elvis art show and wanted to deliver it himself, Ms Hendry said.
His work is called Long Legged Girl in the Short Dress.
Highlights of this year's festival include a Priscilla hair competition, an Elvis street parade and a themed gospel church service.
About 30 couples will renew their marriage vows under the Love Me Tender Archway.
Celebrant Andrew Appleby will, of course, be dressed as Elvis.
"People feel that it's a way they can recommit to each other but also show their commitment to Elvis and their enjoyment of Elvis,'' Ms Hendry said.
Apart from the numerous professional impersonators performing there will be public look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions.
Ms Hendry says the move-alike contest is based purely on "pelvis swivelling'' and dance moves.
"It's quite an art in itself,'' she said. "You've got to be limber.''
The tourism manager says the people of Parkes have come to love the media attention the festival brings - and the money it generates.
"Everyone's very aware that it's great for the town in terms of its economic contribution and also the national and international media interest it generates.''
It's been 31 years since Elvis left the building, and Mr Hale and Ms Preston plan to visit Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to pay their respects later this year
OVER the next 12 months, Crap Elvis will party at Brazil's Carnaval, run with the bulls in Spain and pose next to the statues of Chile's Easter Island.
But first, Crap Elvis will spend five days at Parkes in central-western NSW, entering look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions with a single aim - to come last.
Crap Elvis is the creation of Perth radio producer Matt Hale.
He's about to embark on a year-long, around-the-world trip with his girlfriend, Kathryn Preston, and a $30 Elvis costume.
The couple fly out of Australia in less than a week, but tomorrow morning in Sydney they'll climb aboard a special event train, the Elvis Express, bound for Parkes and its 16th annual Elvis Festival.
"It's probably not the best Elvis suit. In fact, I'm quite sure it's one of the worst,'' Mr Hale says of his outfit.
Crap Elvis can't sing and his stated ambition for Parkes is "a bottom placing at the karaoke''.
Crap Elvis loves the King, whose birthday is today, and wants to pay homage around the globe.
"Any major event where you shouldn't see Elvis, I'm hoping to add Crap Elvis,'' he told AAP today.
When asked if her boyfriend was a good singer, Ms Preston replied: "He's a good karaoke performer. He's always entertaining.''
The couple will be among an expected 7,000 Elvis fans who will almost double Parkes' population during the five-day festival.
Parkes' tourism manager Kelly Hendry said a shortage of accommodation meant a tent city - Graceland on the Green - had again been constructed on a local sports ground.
Ms Hendry said most visitors were from NSW, but the festival also attracted many people from around the world.
One of them, Paul Gilbert, from England, entered a painting in the Elvis art show and wanted to deliver it himself, Ms Hendry said.
His work is called Long Legged Girl in the Short Dress.
Highlights of this year's festival include a Priscilla hair competition, an Elvis street parade and a themed gospel church service.
About 30 couples will renew their marriage vows under the Love Me Tender Archway.
Celebrant Andrew Appleby will, of course, be dressed as Elvis.
"People feel that it's a way they can recommit to each other but also show their commitment to Elvis and their enjoyment of Elvis,'' Ms Hendry said.
Apart from the numerous professional impersonators performing there will be public look-alike, sound-alike and move-alike competitions.
Ms Hendry says the move-alike contest is based purely on "pelvis swivelling'' and dance moves.
"It's quite an art in itself,'' she said. "You've got to be limber.''
The tourism manager says the people of Parkes have come to love the media attention the festival brings - and the money it generates.
"Everyone's very aware that it's great for the town in terms of its economic contribution and also the national and international media interest it generates.''
It's been 31 years since Elvis left the building, and Mr Hale and Ms Preston plan to visit Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to pay their respects later this year
Brad Hulme heads to Vega 91.5
| Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Ex Triple M Brad Hulme has been appointed producer of The Dicko, Dave and Chrissie breakfast show on Vega 91.5.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to allocate two new community radio broadcasting licences to serve areas of Perth, Western Australia. The licences will be allocated to Peedac Pty Ltd to broadcast on 100.9 MHz to the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding districts and Capital Community Radio Inc. to broadcast on 90.5 MHz to Perth City and the inner and middle ring suburbs of Perth.
Peedac’s proposed service will serve Perth’s Indigenous community and those interested in indigenous culture and issues while Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will serve the seniors community.
The licences will be allocated on 22 January 2008 and the new licensees must begin a service within 12 months.
‘Peedac’s proposed service will give the Indigenous community of Perth its own voice,’ said Lyn Maddock, Acting ACMA Chair. ‘There is currently no broadcasting service in Perth catering to the needs of Perth’s Indigenous community, one of the largest in Australia.’
ACMA is of the view that the needs of Perth’s seniors are only partially met by the broadcasting services currently available and that there is an unmet need for a dedicated seniors service.
‘Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will focus on the needs and interests of the growing senior demographic,’ said Ms Maddock. ‘The service will provide a mix of music and information programs of interest to this group.’
‘In considering the mix of services available in Perth and the services proposed by each of the applicants, these two community groups demonstrated the greatest need for their proposed services,’ Ms Maddock added.
There were four applicants for the two licences. Capital Community Radio, Peedac, Phoenix Radio Ltd and Western Sports Media Ltd applied for the 100.9 MHz licence. Capital Community Radio, Phoenix and Western Sports Media also applied for the 90.5 MHz licence. Western Sports Media proposed a service for sporting enthusiasts, country and other music interests. Phoenix Radio proposed a service for the country music/general community.
Source ACMA press release
Peedac’s proposed service will serve Perth’s Indigenous community and those interested in indigenous culture and issues while Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will serve the seniors community.
The licences will be allocated on 22 January 2008 and the new licensees must begin a service within 12 months.
‘Peedac’s proposed service will give the Indigenous community of Perth its own voice,’ said Lyn Maddock, Acting ACMA Chair. ‘There is currently no broadcasting service in Perth catering to the needs of Perth’s Indigenous community, one of the largest in Australia.’
ACMA is of the view that the needs of Perth’s seniors are only partially met by the broadcasting services currently available and that there is an unmet need for a dedicated seniors service.
‘Capital Community Radio’s proposed service will focus on the needs and interests of the growing senior demographic,’ said Ms Maddock. ‘The service will provide a mix of music and information programs of interest to this group.’
‘In considering the mix of services available in Perth and the services proposed by each of the applicants, these two community groups demonstrated the greatest need for their proposed services,’ Ms Maddock added.
There were four applicants for the two licences. Capital Community Radio, Peedac, Phoenix Radio Ltd and Western Sports Media Ltd applied for the 100.9 MHz licence. Capital Community Radio, Phoenix and Western Sports Media also applied for the 90.5 MHz licence. Western Sports Media proposed a service for sporting enthusiasts, country and other music interests. Phoenix Radio proposed a service for the country music/general community.
Source ACMA press release
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