Year: 2024

AU & NZ

Celebrating 50 years of community radio in Australia

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Celebrating 50 years of community radio in Australia

Celebrations to mark 50 years of community radio in Australia kicked off this month.On April 20 1974, the first meeting with the Federal Government took place which culminated in the establishment of licensed community radio stations in December of that year. Australia was the first country to license community radio and now has one of the… Read More
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AU & NZ

Forward together: Perth team visits Manila for campus broadcasting summit

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Forward together: Perth team visits Manila for campus broadcasting summit

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila recently welcomed the founders of the International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) – Phillip Vinciullo, Annwen Burrows and Marcel Marais – as part of their Asia tour.Launched by Perth-based company RAMP Media last year, ISBC is a global platform which assists students in networking, personal brand development, and… Read More
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UK

CMA to hold next Community Media Festival in Dorset

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on CMA to hold next Community Media Festival in Dorset

The Community Media Association has announced Dorset as the location for its Community Media Festival 2024. Community Radio managers, volunteers and enthusiasts will meet at Lighthouse in Poole on Saturday 21st September. The CMA has also appointed two more members to its Council; Dr Katie Moylan, an associate professor in media at the University of […] […]

US

KFCO Denver Drops Its Kingdom Name

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on KFCO Denver Drops Its Kingdom Name

Two weeks after launching Christian Hip Hop “Kingdom 107.1” KFCO Bennett/Denver CO, Pillar Media dropped all references to the brand on Friday. The station is now operating just under its call letters as “KFCO 107.1“. KFCO had debuted its new “Kingdom” brand on Thursday, April 4 following Pillar Media’s acquisition of it from Max Media. […] […]

US

KBTE Lubbock PD/Afternoon Host ‘Amy O’ Garza Killed in Motorcycle Accident

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on KBTE Lubbock PD/Afternoon Host ‘Amy O’ Garza Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Alpha Media Hip Hop “104.9 The Beat” KBTE Program Director and afternoon host ‘Amy O’ Garza was killed this weekend in a motorcycle accident in San Antonio at the age of 44. Garza had been with KBTE since 2009 previously working in promotions and sales before rising to PD. A native of Laredo, she began […] […]

US

Academy of Country Music Unveils 2024 Radio Award Winners

April 22, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Academy of Country Music Unveils 2024 Radio Award Winners

The Academy of Country Music has announced the winners of its 2024 Radio Awards for On-Air Personalities of the Year and Radio Station of the Year. The Radio Station of the Year winners were: Major Market – Beasley Media’s 92.5 WXTU Philadelphia (2nd Time Winner) Large Market – Hubbard Radio’s “B105” WUBE Cincinnati (4th Time […] […]