After 30 years of broadcasting on community radio 3MDR, John Beauchamp, aka "JB", is hanging up the microphone on his 'Korniest Show'.

Due to an illness, which is getting the better of him, JB will present his final episode of 'JB's Korniest Show' on Monday 26th September from 10am to 1pm.

JB is a much loved, admired and valued member of the 3MDR family and we're sad to see his wonderful, comical, cheeky and irreverent 'Korniest Show', come to a close after three decades on the 97.1fm airwaves.... That's over 1560 episodes, or approximately 4680 hours of on air content!!

Presenting a weekly radio program requires a lot of time and energy and 'JB's Korniest Show' is no exception...
JB has been piecing together segments like "Both Sides Of The Record",  "Ka-ching - This Week's Expensive Record", "Time Travel to the 1960's (and other eras)", Anniversaries & Deathaversaries, Old School Comedy Sketches and all manner of assorted odds and sods, lovingly broadcast for your listening pleasure each week.

There's no other show quite like 'JB's Korniest Show' on 3MDR.  It really does take you back in time every Monday morning, to decades left behind, and encourages us to have a laugh, sing along to hit tunes and remember some fabulous musicians, now passed.  It will leave a big hole in our programming grid, so we'll probably play a few repeats to get our fill over the coming weeks. 

We invite you to join JB for his farewell 'Korniest Show' broadcast on Monday 26th September on 97.1fm or online at 3mdr.com.  We'll definitely be tuning in and we're sure he'd love to hear from you, so drop him a line via the studio SMS line: 04 971 0 2000.

It's been a busy time for 3MDR's Programming Committee of late!
We have a few shows that have retired, other have moved around the grid and we are finally starting to begin the induction process for some new programs!!!

Firstly we say a sad farewell to Patrick and his show The Subway Walls, from 8pm Saturday nights.  After three years on air, Patrick decided the time was right to hang up the boots.  Thankfully he will be remaining involved with 3MDR as our Programming Manager and a member of our Committee of Management.

The changes are:
Songs From Under The Floorboards with B has moved slightly on Thursday nights, from 7-9pm to 6-8pm... Which will mean Dap can return with Waking The Neighbours from 8-9pm.

With Subway Walls finishing up on Saturday nights, we have shuffled Raised on Rock forwards to 8-10pm and Surface Noise will now run from 10pm till about 1am.

From next week, Ramjam with Russ is moving to 4-6pm Thursdays and Bitches Brew with Len Davis will be taking up residence in Russ' old spot on Saturday arvos from 2-4pm. 

In terms of new programs.  There is rumour of a new vinyl show from 10am-12midday on Fridays.... But it's not quite confirmed yet...  And we hope to have more new shows to announce soon too!!

Phew!!!

For a look at all the updates... Head here >>> Program Grid | 3MDR 97.1FM (allclassweb.com)

We are SO excited to be launching our new FREE Creatives Marketing eBook!!

This resource was developed by the amazing Jo O'Connor, in partnership with 3MDR & Burrinja Cultural Centre, was funded by Yarra Ranges Council, and features artwork by beautiful local artist Emma Jennings.

It's a complete guide for how to pitch and promote creative work, not a generalist marketing resource, and we're so proud to bringing it to you!!  We know the timing for this is perfect, as we all start to rebuild our devastated creative sector, and we'd love you to share it with your networks far and wide!

It is a living document, so if you have any feedback (especially when things change, as they tend to all too often) please email us via engagement@3mdr.com

After 20 years of broadcasting on community radio 3MDR, Bealy exits the Roundabout for the last time on Thursday 23rd June.

Graham "Bealy" Beal joined 3MDR as a "fill in" presenter on numerous shows before landing a Saturday afternoon timeslot with his own show called Roundabout.   

Some years later,  Bealy moved across to his current timeslot on Thursdays 5-7pm.

Bealy has a real passion for music and the environment, particularly birds of the feathered variety.   Each week, Roundabout featured interviews with ornithologists, environmentalists, social justice workers and musicians.

In addition to dedicating volunteer hours to prepare, produce and present Roundabout each week, Bealy has assisted 3MDR's operations with stints on the Committee of Management and has always been willing to help out at events and local festivals

Thank you Bealy for your enormous contribution to community radio 3MDR over the last 20 years.   You're a treasure to the Mountain Ears and will be missed!!!

We wish you all the very best for the future, safe travels and enjoy catching up with your mum in the UK.   

May your dog be with you.

3MDR is delighted once again to receive more financial support from the Upwey Community Bank.

Senior Business Development Manager, Mick Spruhan, chose 3MDR as the recipient for his "staff pick" community grant of $1000
This is in addition to the Community Bank Upwey's major sponsorship of $2500 for the 3MDR Powers Community back up power supply project.

Bendigo Bank Community Bank, with the support of its customers, reinvests a portion of profits into our local community to Make Good Things Happen.

Support the bank that supports your favourite community radio station.  To make the switch today contact Mick at Upwey Community Bank on 03 9754 1200 or mobile 0407 838 773

This year’s Belgrave Lantern Festival puts all of Belgrave on the map, taking festival revellers on a self-led journey across and around the entire township.

‘Activated’ spaces and creative precinct ‘pop ups’ appear in streets, alleyways, arcades, nooks and crannies, featuring art, music, workshops, circus arts, DJ’s, bands, solo artists, food trucks, fire-pits and more.

Last year’s ‘re-imagined’ lantern pivot, which saw shop fronts transformed into luminous lantern exhibits, verified that the hills community is an undaunted, creative and tenacious mob, prepared to do whatever it takes to keep the glow in our streets, and in our hearts, burning bright. This spirit sets the tone and inspiration for 2022.

Belgrave will again become a literal and figurative beacon of light, levity and celebration across the hills this year.

​On June 25, The Belgrave Lantern Festival will splash down! So, will there be lantern-making workshops in the lead up? Absolutely. Can I bring my own lantern on the night? 100%.

On the longest night of the year, we invite you to experience and re-experience Belgrave anew. June 25 is a homage to light, the imagination and to the community that illuminates, nourishes and informs how Belgrave lives, works and plays together. 
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See you there!

The extreme storm event on 9 and 10 June 2021 had a devastating effect on many Yarra Ranges residents and communities.

The impacts continue to be felt by people who experienced damage to their homes, gardens, communities, environment, and wellbeing.

After consultation with community groups, Yarra Ranges Council offered small grants to enable community-led gatherings to support community wellbeing between Friday 27 May and Friday 24 June.

While some people do not wish to dwell on the date of the 1st anniversary of the storm event, others have expressed the need to gather, reflect on shared experiences, and/or thank people who helped.

Council allocated a total funding pool of $5,430 for existing not-for-profit community groups and small community organisations located in storm impacted Yarra Ranges communities to host small free events/activities.

Join your local community at one or more of these events

For all the information visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/recovery/Community-and-wellbeing/Storm-Anniversary-Events
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For a downloadable version of event details see below

​We have an awesome community radio station that serves a large, diverse and creative community.  To be even more awesome, we need your input.  We're planning to be a sustainable, progressive and inclusive station for years to come.  

On Sunday 5 June, we're hosting a workshop in Belgrave, and we'd love to see you there.  There will be insightful speakers to inspire us and some survey data to mull over.  We're inviting members, sponsors, volunteers, subscribers, and our audience to come along. 

The 2022 3MDR Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Sunday, 5 June from 1 to 5pm, at Belgrave Health Hub (upper level), next to the Cameo in Belgrave.  

Refreshments will be provided!

Please RSVP to chriscom@3mdr.com by Friday 3rd June.

See you there!

Cardinia Arts & 3MDR are proud to present a Creative Networking Night on Friday 10th June from 6pm at The Hills Hub Emerald.
Gather together with fellow local creatives to network and discover creative opportunities within Cardinia Shire.
This FREE networking night will be focussed on utilising the Hills Hub arts and performance space for creative development/residencies.
Catering from The General Food Store will be provided.
​Bookings are essential: trybooking.com/BZOOY

AND...

The Cardinia Arts Grants provide financial assistance to local artists who want to take the next step in their creative development.
Have you got an idea burning in the back of your mind ready to be brought to life? Applications for grants will close on Sunday 5 June at 11.59pm, so get cracking!
For more information and how to apply, visit: cardinia.vic.gov.au/cardiniaartsgrants