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This Saturday 16th August sees yet another new show start on 3MDR!! Tune in from 8-9am to hear The Reel Thing with Tanya: soundtracks, suites, movie dives and more! Movie, TV, video game soundtracks and more across Australia and beyond– explore instrumental scores and song choices with Tanya for cinema old and new. Music, fun facts […]
Following the success of 2024 panels, the Dandenong Ranges Music Professional Development Sessions are back with two free events this August to help local musicians and industry workers grow skills and networks. Presented by Dandenong Ranges Music, 3MDR and supported by volunteers from the local music community, these sessions offer practical advice and opportunities to […]
After 15 years of presenting Classically Saturday, Jules is hanging up her headphones. The last show went off with a bang! And included The Melbourne Bell-Ringers, a ‘Live-in-studio’ Kids Corner with Ezra Livett and NEW MUSIC from Melbourne Rock Band. Listen back here and enjoy the warmth across the airwaves as Classically Saturday fills the […]
We are excited to announce two brand new additions to the 3MDR program grid, to fill your weekend with great, groovy, psyched-out soul and jazz: The Zealot’s Picnic: 6-8pm Saturday with Pete, catering to Jazz junkies, Funkheads, Psych trippers, Soul lovers and sonic explorers everywhere with deep cuts and groovy goodies to tantalise your […]
3MDR is proud to announce a new addition to our community language programs – Chin FM Radio, by members of Chin Community Victoria. This variety program for the Burmese community includes: Essential news/updates for community members, such as new VicRoads rule and health alerts Community announcements Music (cultural, gospel, pop, etc.) General knowledge (health/wellbeing, […]
3MDR is pleased to welcome Con Kalamaras to the family – Con has been filling in on a Sunday for Welcome to Greece and has now started his own program, Off the Map. Monday nights from 9-10pm. Off the Map is a world music radio programme curated and presented by Melbourne-based musician and events […]
HEY PARTY PEOPLE! Ready to crank it up to ELEVEN?! 3MDR’s 2025 RADIOTHON FUNDRAISER is coming in hot, and we’re throwing an EPIC LAUNCH PARTY to blow the roof off! 📍 Sooki Lounge – Friday 12th September 🕕 6PM ’til MIDNIGHT – That’s six solid hours of LIVE, LOUD, LOCAL legends. We’re talkin’… 🎸 Loin […]
3MDR’s very own Mark Gardner has been featured in The Butterfly Country Music Magazine for the work he does as a Guitars For Veterans Australia Ambassador. Guitars For Veterans Australia is an ACNC not-for-profit organisation, with a simple objective to assist veterans experiencing the challenge of PTSD to discover the joy and healing power of […]
3MDR has proudly wrapped up its first-ever End of Financial Year Donation Drive, raising over $1,000 thanks to the generosity of listeners and supporters across the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. Held from June 24–30, the campaign carried the theme “40 Reasons to Donate to 3MDR”—a nod to our 40th anniversary year. The week-long drive called […]
Dear 3MDR friends, family, and supporters, Community Radio 3MDR is asking for your support during our End of Financial Year Donation Drive – June 24–30. As a proudly independent, not-for-profit station, 3MDR relies on the generosity of listeners like you to stay on air and amplify local voices, diverse music, and grassroots stories across the […]
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