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From CBAA New national research has highlighted the significant cultural, social and economic contribution community radio makes to Australian music, artists and local music communities across the country. Launched today at the VMDO Music Data & Insights Summit, the report Community Radio and Australian Music: Building the Music Media Ecosystem examines the value and Social Return on Investment (SROI) of Australia’s network of […]
“Two synths, One drum kit” Melbourne powerhouse duo Sweet Nothing are playing a special National Volunteers Week live gig on Saturday 23rd May, from 5-6pm, just for 3MDR’s awesome volunteers. Tune in via 97.1FM, 3mdr.com or the Community Radio Plus app. And then join us as an audience member when they play […]
Pete from The Zealot’s Picnic will be hosting a Live To Air Parlour Gig featuring: Boggle! “Boggle is what Boggle does: Baritone saxophone, synth, guitar, drums, weirdness, wildness, wilderness, light and heavy, dark and steady, controlled chaos for the senses. With their debut LP out as of November ’25, Boggle has been taking stages by […]
From Music Australia: Make it count and participate in the The Bass Line – Edition 2. In June 2025, Music Australia released The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia’s Music Industry. The Bass Line provided the first comprehensive measure of the economic contribution of Australia’s music industry, bringing together hundreds of thousands of […]
The Big Gig returns to celebrate 3MDR 97.1fm’s 40th year of independent community broadcasting!! Come and join the celebration at Elevation Bar & Restaurant in Emerald on Saturday 15th November, where seven scintillating acts will rock your socks off!! Playing live are: Geoff Achison, Michael Charles, Conquerer Root, Lloyd Spiegel Trio, Opelousas, Mast Gully Fellers, & The […]
From APRA AMCOS: The APRA Professional Development Awards exist to provide support to emerging songwriters and composers. Thirteen recipients will each receive a game-changing $10,000 cash prize to support their development. It is expected that the funds will help recipients attend workshops, music education courses, composer seminars, co-writing sessions and other relevant activities – locally or internationally. […]
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 […]
From The Music | Emma Newbury ‘Amplifying Diverse Voices, Celebrating Identity, And Demonstrating Impact’: Unpacking The Cultural Weight Of Community Radio ~ Inside the three-year national project mapping community radio’s tastemaker impact on the Australian music industry ~ At a time when the scales are tipping to favor digital discoverability, and Australian music faces persistent […]
Opening this winter, Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC) and Brewing Bliss are collaborating to bring you The Thursday Lounge. Offering seasonal nibbles, drinks and live atmospheric entertainment. It’s the time and place to get together for something a little special, locally! Bar and gallery open late. About the opportunity: We are seeking expressions of interest from Cardinia […]
The latest instalment of ‘3MDR Live Sessions’ will feature local artist and one-man-band looping machine ‘Great Earthquake’ (GE). Tune that dial to 97.1FM or stream live at 3mdr.com at 5pm on Sat 12 July as GE takes us on a journey through the intriguing soundscapes of his latest album ‘Autobio’, as well as parts of the vast […]
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