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THE 2RRR RADIO TRAINING COURSE IS BACK IN FEBRUARY!!!

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After an incredibly successful course in 2023 which gave rise to 4 brand new 2RRR programs, 2 youth scholarships and 2 community news reporters. Principle lecturer, Andrew Sayers, is back for another round of ‘Steve Ahern Sanctioned’ radio training starting February 19, 2024. Learn about Community Radio in the Australian Media Landscape, Presenting & Writing a Radio Program, Broadcast Law, Microphone Techniques, and how to push the right buttons on 2RRR’s broadcast panels. Plus, much much more! For enquiries please contact our office during business hours Monday to Thursday at 02 9816 2988 OR send us an email at [email protected]. Places are extremely limited so reserve your spot today!!!

2RRR’s Armenian Program ‘Voice of Nor Serount’ celebrates 35 years on-air!!!

2RRR's Armenian program, 'Voice of Nor Serount' celebrated last weekend with a fabulous dinner and dance in West Ryde. Romancing the night was international singer, George Ghougasian who got the crowd moving! It was fantastic to see Tony Boyadjian in attendance whose 30+ years contribution to our station did not go unrecognised. 2RRR would also like to thank Harout and his beautiful family for being so welcoming to our Chairperson, Dino, and Program Director, Natalie and the rest of the Voice of Nor Serount team for their service. Voice of Nor Serount airs on 2RRR Sundays 7:00pm-9:00pm 🇦🇲

Frank Ifield on Wild in the Country!

WILD IN THE COUNTRY w/ Michael Parsons | Saturdays 8:00am-10:00am with Encore on Mondays 2:00pm-4:00pm | FRANK IFIELD SPECIAL!The sounds...

2RRR’s Beloved Brian Crabbe features in the Artarmon Gazette

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Brian caught up with some fellow 'Jazz cats' in the Artarmon Jazz Gang to reminisce on their shared love for music and how Jazz became a welcomed escape from the pressures of everyday life in their respective careers. Catch Brian's program 'There Goes That Song Again' on 2RRR every Wednesday morning at 10 and Friday afternoons at 2!

Rose talks Female health, performance & mum safe training with fitness professional kate hickey

"Firstly, to any woman who thinks they’re lazy or unmotivated. You’re NOT; you’re just overloaded or overwhelmed!!!! The pace of life as a mother, particularly working mums is FULL ON! So, we need to be really intentional with where we place our energy." Kate Hickey Empower 360 Fitness. CLICK HERE to hear the full podcast!!!

Guess who has been on 88.5 FM for 34 years?

Guess who has been on 88.5 FM for 34 years? The one & only ... Matt Curley!!! Life member Peter Bryant recalls Matt leading the station's first collective programming block, 'The Jaunt Collective', spawning over ten different programs! He has also served on the Board of Directors, including three years as the 2RRR Youth Director, and has been instrumental over the years in promoting local music, running fundraising gigs, and outside broadcasts.

The president of Hungary, Katalin Novak acknowledges 2RRR’s Radio Mozaik!!!

Last Friday was monumental for 2RRR's Hungarian program Radio Mozaik with Gusztav recieving the Hungarian Order of Merit and Kat giving a beautiful speech to a full house of Hungarians including the President herself!

2RRR’s Brian Crabbe pays Tribute to a dear friend and long-time broadcaster, Kevin O’Neill

Sadly, renowned broadcaster Kevin O’Neill died last Friday in Wyong Hospital, aged 79. Kevin had a long career in commercial radio and his close friend and colleague Brian Crabbe from 2RRR has created a heart-warming tribute to celebrate his life and career. Click inside for more info and listen to the podcast.

An Irish and an American Walk into a bar …

Following a successful debut duet at the recent Granny Smith Festival, Padraig and Lacie decided to continue their new-found folk friendship with a superb selection of songs and laid-back banter in the 2RRR virtual bar. Click inside to hear the full episode!

Timeslides caught up with renowned Australian music journalist and writer Stuart Coupe to “Shake Some Action”

Timeslides hostess Natalie returned from her India adventure to present a fantastic two-program last Saturday. She was joined by journalist, author, editor, manager, record label director, radio presenter, publicist and tour promoter, Mr Stuart Coupe, to talk about his latest biographical book, "Shake Some Action". Click inside to hear the program!