It's that time of year again folks!

3MDR's annual Radiothon kicks off on Monday 7th October.

​This year we're asking for your help to Fertilise The Frequency.

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support for community radio 3MDR as a subscriber or member over the last 12 months.  It's been a cracker of a year as we continue to develop the Forest Park Homestead broadcasting space.

By Fertilising The Frequency during October with a new or renewed subscription, you'll be keeping 3MDR on the airwaves.

As with every year, 3MDR has been blessed with the generosity of many prize donors.  Plant your subscription seed at 3MDR.com for your chance to win some fabulous prizes.

Head to the 3MDR Radiothon page HERE to check out all the goodies in the wheelbarrow.

Tune into your favourite shows and pledge your support by calling the studio (while the music is playing) on 9752 5678 or call the office during business hours on 9752 5637 or simply hop online HERE to Fertilise The Frequency.

To celebrate what we're hoping will be 3MDR's best Radiothon ever we are hosting a Fertilise The Frequency Garden Party on Sunday 20th October at Forest Park Homestead.  The Slip Dixies will provide the musical entertainment on the veranda, so gather family and friends, pack the picnic and join us at Forest Park Homestead and finish off the 2019 Radiothon in style!

Keep an eye on your inbox and 3MDR's social media pages  and an ear on the wireless for Fertilise The Frequency Radiothon updates.

Thanks again for your ongoing support.  The whole 3MDR family of volunteers, subscribers, members, sponsors, donors and listeners really appreciate it.

Spring is here and the monthly Red To Blue Sessions continue at the Emerald RSL.

The Kevin Buckingham Band return for a great night of live n local blues music on Friday 18th October.

Gather some music loving friends and get along for two fabulous sets of blues.

Doors open 7pm with the band starting at 7:30.

The RSL bar will be open and food options are available for ordering in or support a local school fundraising with a BBQ.

Tickets are only $10 for 3MDR/RSL members/subscribers or $12....available on the door.

Tune into Red To Blue with The Webstar and Doc every Friday from 3pm for further information.

​We hope to see you there.

SelbyFest 2019
3MDR is proud to be partnering with Selby Community House & Selby Folk Club to bring you SelbyFest 2019!!
This year we're trying something new and the event is on Friday 4th October from 2pm in the afternoon til 11pm at night.
There are activities for everyone and entry is FREE!!!

To make SelbyFest a smooth operation, we're wondering if any awesome 3MDR folk would like to volunteer to help out... Either on the day or before / after.
Volunteer roles are varied and you won’t be stuck doing the same thing during the event, we will have a changing roster throughout the day. 
Leading up to the event, we will need help with setting up on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
On Friday, we will need volunteers for general information, directing stall holders, muso’s etc to relevant places, flipping rooms, assistance with parking and generally helping festival goers find their way around.
Then over the weekend following we will be packing up.
If you're interested, please get in touch with Anna Reid - House Manager - at Selby Community House via selby@selbyhouse.com.au or 9754 2039.

MUSIC LINEUP:
4pm - Phil Young
5pm - Tina Nabb
6pm - Duplicity
7pm - Hannah Schmidli
8pm - Tinman
9pm - Rich Davies & The Low Road

We can't wait!!
See you there!!!

Dear financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc
 
The Station would like to invite all Members to the 2019 Annual General Meeting which will be held on Monday the 26th of August 2019 at the Upwey/Belgrave RSL located at 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey Victoria.
 
The RSL are opening especially for us and will provide bar staff so we can do a little catch up before the meeting. Doors open at 7pm with meeting commencing at 7.30pm.  
 
ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Confirm the minutes of the 2018 AGM held on Wednesday 29th August 2018
2. To receive and consider the Annual Report of the Committee of Management on the activities of the Association during the preceding financial year.
3. To receive and consider the Financial Statements of the Association for the preceding financial year.
4. To elect members of the Committee

 
 
Financial members of the Association have the right to appoint another financial member as a proxy for the AGM.  A form appointing a proxy must be given to the Chairperson of the meeting before or at the commencement of the meeting.  A form appointing a proxy sent by post or electronically is of no effect unless it is received by the Association no later than 24 hours before the commencement of the meeting.

Nominations for positions on the Committee of Management are open.  Known positions that will be open are President, Secretary and Vice President.  Please consider your availability to join the leadership team of the Association.

Please contact the 3MDR office for Nomination and Proxy forms.
 
A light supper will be provided and the RSL bar will be open.  We look forward to catching up with all of the financial members of Mountain District Radio Inc at the 2019 AGM on Monday 26th August 2019

To assist with catering please RSVP to office@3mdr.com by Friday 23rd August.
 
 
Kind regards
 
Jeff Springfield
3MDR President (for and on behalf of the Secretary)

In the very near future 3MDR will be raising its broadcast antenna at the transmitter site.  As such 3MDR will be off the airwaves on 97.1fm while the communications riggers bring in a crane to remove the existing antenna mounting to extend the mast by 2 or so meters.

It is expected that the works will only take a couple of hours and we hope to be back on the 97.1fm frequency with minimal interruption.

This work has come at the request of our landlord at the transmitter site and will benefit 3MDR in two ways.  Firstly, 3MDR will no longer be required to switch off the broadcast antenna whenever maintenance work is required on the water tower which happens from time to time.  Secondly, 3MDR's signal reach should be improved and will hopefully get into some of the existing black spots within the licence area.

This work does come at a cost of approximately $10000 and 3MDR is most grateful to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for the funding support provided to this project.  For more information about what the CBF does for the community broadcasting sector by way of funding support and advocacy please visit their website below.

3MDR's live stream will be unaffected as this important work is undertaken.  You can stay tuned via 3mdr.com

We will keep you informed as soon as the date for the antenna raising has been confirmed.
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Beat the winter blues with some fabulous live music on Friday 23rd August at the Emerald RSL.

The Leigh Sloggett Duo will be performing at the Red To Blue Sessions for an intimate night of live blues fused music.

The RSL bar will be open for liquid refreshments and food options available.....support the local school/club sausage sizzle fundraiser or bring in a pizza.

Door prizes and raffles will feature throughout the night.

Doors open 7pm with The Leigh Sloggett Duo firing up the live music from 7:30pm.

Tickets only $10 for 3MDR/RSL members/subscribers or $12 on the door.

Gather family and friends and enjoy the company of fellow live music lovers at the Emerald RSL on Friday 23rd August.

Tune into Red To Blue with The Webstar & Doc every Friday afternoon 3-5pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Coming Up Next Month - Friday 20th September - Locked & Loaded Blues Review

The Red To Blue Sessions are set to rock the Emerald RSL with the high energy blues of Catfish Voodoo launching their brand new album on Friday 19th July at the Emerald RSL

Catfish Voodoo are crowd favourites at the Red To Blue Sessions and this month's event promises to be a toe tapping cracker of a night. 

Tickets are are only $10 for 3MDR members/subscribers and RSL members or $12 on the door.

The RSL bar will be open for liquid refreshments with pizza orders taken or bring your own plate to share.

Doors open at 7pm with Catfish Voodoo launching into the first set at 7:30pm.

Tune into Red To Blue with The Webstar & Doc every Friday 3-5pm.

We look forward to seeing all the lovers of live n local blues music at the Emerald RSL on Friday 19th July.

Coming up at the Red To Blue Sessions
Friday 23rd August - Leigh Sloggett Duo
​Friday 20th September - Locked & Loaded Blues Review