RTRfm News

Radiothon 2009: Bring the Noise!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800

In the lead up to Radiothon 2009: Bring the Noise, (August 21 to August 30) RTRFM 92.1 continues to provide the strongest alternative to commercial and government radio in Perth. RTRFM has a sharp focus on local music, niche programming and independent thought. And continues to be a beacon of integrity in a media landscape dominated by large corporations and lowest common denominator broadcasting. We need your help to continue to fight the good fight. If you have any prizes to donate for Radiothon 2009 please contact Michelle Drabarek at mdrabarek@rtrfm.com.au. Or perhaps you would like to donate some of your time during the craziest part of the RTRFM year. If you do please contact Eloise Sweetman admin@rtrfm.com.au. Otherwise keep it locked and save your pennies, so you can subscribe to the sound alternative and help us to continue to Bring the Noise.

ATTENTION ALL PERTH BANDS AND SOLO ARTISTS

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

New Promo Packages available for local Perth bands! We have a newly created local independent band package exclusively for local bands and solo artists. These announcements will be on air a week before your band is due to release a new CD or commence a tour! This is the ultimate way to get your band name out into the Perth community to the best audience ever, the RTRFM audience. FREE production and a 40% discount which is only available to local Perth bands. Take advantage of this great offer now! Any questions regarding sponsorship and this new local band package please call: Joanne Wallis on (08) 9260 9221 or email jwallis@rtrfm.com.au

NEW Community Arts PROMO Package

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

New specially discounted rates for community arts organizations. Exclusively available for community theatre productions and art events which are not funded. Free Production and a 40% discount which is only available to Perth Community Arts Organizations. Take advantage of this great offer and be sure to maximise your attendance. If you interested please contact Brad Fergusson, Arts Sponsorship Manager on 08 9260 9214 or email bfergusson@rtrfm.com.au

Write for rtrfm.com.au

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Hey there ' fancy yourself as a budding music journo or do you just love music and have a handy turn of phrase? Either way we need people to review new release CDs for this very website. For all the details contact dcutbush@rtrfm.com.au. You get a free CD and the honour of being published on rtrfm.com.au

New Shows Debut This Week

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

This week we've shifted around a few of our shows, some have moved forward an hour, some have slipped back a little. Take a look at the grid to see where your favourite's are to be found. 'Youngblood' is one of our new programs that will start on Monday June 8th, it's an hour long look into art, politics, culture and other issues from the perspective of younger broadcasters. All of the team are twenty one or under and they'll be bringing you an hour of stories and interviews each week. On Tuesday night's tune it at 11pm for 'Bass Check' our brand new dubstep program, it'll have the latest tracks and news from this muscial genre. Grab the current issue of X-Press or DRUM Media for a handy copy of the program guide to cut out and stick on your fringe, or even better ' stick it on your radio and leave it tuned to RTRFM 92.1. Here's a brief rundown of all the changes; Bass Check: New dubstep program at 11pm Tuesday Behind the Mirror: One hur earlier at 11pm Wednesday Bordak Bordak Ngalla: Now on Thursdays at 9pm Burning Down the House: 11:30am on Friday Critical Mass: one hour earlier at 9pm Wednesday Dark Wings: This show has ended Dawntreader: This show has ended El Ritmo: one hour earlier at 9pm on Tuesday Indymedia: Now at 8pm Monday Music Mix: This show has been replaced Nostalgia: Now with an additional hour on Sunday mornings Open Closet: This show is currently on hiatus Pocket Disco: One hour later at 11pm Monday Posted: One hour earlier at 7pm Wednesday Rock, Rattle and Roll: One hour ealier at 7pm on Tuesday Snooze Button: Now on 4am -6am Tuesday ' Thursday Spoonful of Blues: One hour later at 9pm Monday Theatre Organ Time: This dedicated team has retired Understory: Now at 11:30am on Wednesday Up Late: New late night program from 1am ' 4am Tuesday ' Thursday Woodstock Rock: One hour earlier at 7pm Thursday Youngblood: New show at 7pm Monday

RTRFM wins best media organisation

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800

WAMi AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED The 2009 WAMi Award winners were unveiled last night at the WAMi Awards presentation ceremony hosted by Australian rock and roll icon, Tex Perkins. Throughout the night, WA artists such as The Typhoons and the Kill Devil Hills played live sets, while guest presenters including Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) and Melanie Greensmith (Wheels & Dollbaby) helped hand out WAMi Awards, otherwise known as WAMingtons! On the back of the success of their second album Universes, Birds of Tokyo were nominated for five WAMi Awards. Not surprisingly, Birds of Tokyo walked away winners of all five WAMi Awards ' the public voted Most Popular Act, Most Popular Album, Most Popular Live Act and the industry voted awards for Best Rock Act and Best Male Vocalist, for front man Ian Kenny, also of Karnivool. After turning heads in Australia and overseas, Tame Impala racked up a massive ten WAMi Award nominations. The band scored three WAMis in the end, taking home the award for Most Popular Single/EP for their self titled EP released through Modular, the Favourite Newcomer award and Most Promising New Act beating out stiff competition from Apricot Rail, Boys Boys Boys! and the Scotch of St James. In the public voted award categories, Faster Louder won their first ever WAMi Award for Most Popular Music Website and popular Fremantle hang out the Fly By Night Musicians Club scored the gong for Most Popular Music Venue. The WAMi for Most Popular Music Video went to Downsyde for their single Fortune and Fame and the folks at Sunset Events once again took home the award for Most Popular Music Event for their festival, Southbound. In the industry voted awards, Downsyde�€™s hold on the Best Urban/Hip Hop Act award was finally broken last night, by touring mate Drapht, while VOID were named the Best Jazz Act. On the electro side of things, Tomas Ford won the WAMi for Best Electronic Producer and the UK based Pendulum won the award for Best Live Electronic Act. Every year, the WAMis pay homage to the Western Australian music figures that feature behind the scenes. The Golden WAMi Award is awarded for contribution to the WA music industry and in 2009; Peter Barr�€™s two year run with the Golden WAMi came to an end after Kristy Pinder (former Contemporary Culture Program Manager at Perth international Arts Festival) was named the recipient of the Golden WAMi award! Sticking with the ladies, Jodie Regan (manager Tame Impala, Felicity Groom & Mink Mussel Creek) was awarded the Management Award. Local music stalwart Steph Edwardes and business partner Marc English went home winners after their label Good Cop Bad Cop won Best WA Based Record Label. Community radio legends RTRFM 92.1 were once again named the winners of the Organisation Media Award, while X-Press Magazine�€™s Bob Gordon reclaimed his throne, winning the Individual Media Award in 2009! For all WAMi Festival information, including the full list of WAMi Award Winners and the WAMi Festival Guide head to http://wam.asn.au Congratulations to all the WAMi Award winners and nominees!

RTRFM Outside Broadcast May 9

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800

RTRFM will be presenting a continuous broadcast of your favourite Perth entertainers performing popular live music via your wireless. Throughout Homegrown and Saturday Rewind on the 9th of May presented by Chris Wheeldon and Leanne O'Rourkes featuring Pete Barr. ITS FREE and its from 1 to 5pm at the Mustang Bar on Saturday May 9 as part of the city of Perth Northbridge Saturday Spectacular WAMi festival. Catch ' The Hayley Beth Love Affliction, The Jayco Brothers, The Justin Walshe Folk Machine, The Ghost Hotel and King G'eorge. Come down in person FOR FREE or listen to RTRFM 92.1 on Saturday between 1 and 5pm For more information click http://www.wam.asn.au/

RTRFM's Dan The Man Wins Best DJ WAMi!

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Friday Full Frequency's beat maestro Dan The Man took out the hatrick ' winning the best DJ WAMI for the third time in a row!

Ten WAMi Noms for RTRFM

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0800

RTR FM nominated for record ten 2009 WAMi Awards Still flying high on the back of nine nominations and four wins from the Kiss My WAMi Awards of 2008, RTR FM 92.1 has trumped its own record with a colossal ten WAMi nominations for 2009. The station is up for not one but two nominations for the Golden WAMi Award this year with Dave Cutbush joining last year�€™s winner Peter Barr in the battle for the big one. The remaining nominations are: ' Media Award (Organisation) �€' RTR FM 92.1 ' Media Award (Individual) �€' Local Music Producer/Out to Lunch Presenter Dave Cutbush ' Most Popular Music Website for rtrfm.com.au ' Most Popular Music Event for In The Pines 08 ' Best Electronic Producer �€' Adrian Sardi ' Best DJ �€' Production manager and Full Frequency Presenter Dan �€˜The Man�€™ Moore, Full Frequency and Morning Magazine Presenter Travis Collins and Pocket Disco Presenter Petro Vouris. The RTRFM nominations available for public voting are for: rtrfm.com.au (Most Popular Music Website) and In the Pines (Most Popular Music Event). If you would like to vote for RTRFM in the public voting categories please do so at www.perthnow.com.au as voting is now open. The 2009 WAMi Awards will be hosted by Tex Perkins at Metro City Concert Club, Northbridge on Thursday May 7 from 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now from moshtix.com.au. Keep it locked to The Sound Alternative RTRFM 92.1, www.rtrfm.com.au or www.wam.asn.au for more details of the Kiss My WAMi Festival 2009.

Design the New RTRFM T-Shirt and Win!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Are you a budding graphic designer with some time on your hands? Or maybe you�€™re just someone with some artistic talent that wants to help out RTR. Whoever you are, we�€™re designing a new series of RTRFM T-Shirts, and we need your help! Send in your design by the 31st of March, and you could win yourself a guest programming spot on Breakfast with Barr, as well as a CD Prize Pack. We're not really that concerned with technical specifications and all that malarky, other than the fact that we'd prefer you use as few different colours as possible. Get your design to us as a jpeg at admin@rtrfm.com.au by the cutoff date ' if we like your design, we'll be in touch. If you want to use our logo in your design, you can download it from here. For more information, get in touch with Jack on 9260 9212.

Dorian Concept Live Broadcast - this Friday night on All City!

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Tune in this friday for a very special edition of the all city program, coming to you live from upstairs at the flying scotsman! From 11pm catch all city regular Taku fresh from the red bull academy and ready to rock the airwaves live. From midnight {move} presents austrian beat-genius and synth-wizard Dorian Concept! Catch it all live this friday 11pm-1am on the home of the beats, All City, on RTRFM 92.1

RTRFM Outside Broadcast in Forrest Place!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0900

RTRFM storms the streets of Perth for a very special afternoon of live tunes from some of our finest bands, some mad dj skillz and party times from our fine announcers, all on Friday January 30. We are doing a live outside broadcast from Forrest Place in the centre of Perth from midday until 7pm. It will be hosted by Gemma Pike from Out to Lunch (12-3pm), Dan the Man and Rok Riley from Full Frequency (3-5pm) plus Simon and special guests Peter Barr and Micah on Drivetime (5-7pm). During Out to Lunch check out those super fun-time kids Boys! Boys! Boys! live. Then on Full Frequency local producer Taku will join Dan the Man and Rok Riley for a special live set. Then to round out the day the amazing Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke and RTRFM favourites the Kill Devil Hills will play on Drivetime. All this and a whole heap more fun, surprises and mad RTRFM styled hilarity downtown in the middle of our fair city. And friends, the whole afternoon of entertainment is free of charge! So come on down and catch all the action in the city on Out to Lunch, Full Frequency and Drivetime, on Friday January 30, or just keep it locked to the Sound Alternative, RTRFM 92.1 Midday ' Out to Lunch with Gemma Pike 1.30 ' 1.55 ' Boys! Boys! Boys! 3pm ' Full Frequency with Dan the Man and Rok Riley 3.30 ' 3.55pm Taku 5pm ' Drivetime with Simon, Micah and Peter Barr 5.30 ' 5.55pm The Kill Devil Hills 6.30 ' 6.55pm Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke

Top 10/20 Week

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0900

Once again Out to Lunch and Full Frequency get stuck into the best music of the year. From Monday the 8th to Friday the 12th of December these solid music heads review the top tracks and top albums of 2008. Full Frequency count down the top 20 tracks from the underground dance music scene�€� And Out to Lunch continues in the long tradition of counting down the top ten albums of the year. Review 2008 with Out to Lunch, 12-3pm and Full Frequency, 3-5pm�€� on the sound alternative RTRFM 92.1 check the results here: www.rtrfm.com.au/shows/otl and www.rtrfm.com.au/shows/fullfrequency

Radiothon Grand Prize Winner for 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0900

The Grand Prize for Radiothon 2008 has just been announced and the winner is ' drum roll please' Tim Hawkins! (rapturous applause) Well done to Tim for winning the Arcam amplifier, Dynaudio speakers and 70 Universal Music CDs. Tim was a very happy chappy when we called to tell him he'd won and he drove directly to the station to pick up the booty. Tim (pictured here with RTRFM Sponsorship Manager and local identity Dave Owen) subscribed during Radiothon 2008 and said he loves Breakfast and Full Frequency ' he's thrilled because now he will be able to enjoy all the great music from RTRFM on a top-notch HiFi system. Thanks to Simply HiFi and Universal Music for donating the prizes and congratulations Tim for taking out the grand prize for Radiothon '08.

Get your own program on RTRFM!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0900

RTRFM's Annual Programming Review is coming up. Now is the time to submit a new program idea! Anyone can do it! Simply fill out the proposal form attached below and email it to dhouchin@rtrfm.com.au by 5pm on Friday 21 November and you could be presenting your own RTRFM program in January 2009.

Gots Linux skills and some spare time?

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0900

Allen Sewell works with a group of people collecting all sorts of things & sending them to Zambia in Africa for the Hospitals & Orphanages. The things they send range from old computers to books, hospital beds, medical equipment, clothing, toys, tables & chairs and school equipment. Most of the goods are either donated or picked up from curb pickups when councils have them. Allen himself works with the computers. He cleans them out of dust & dirt, gets them working, matches them up with keyboards, mice & monitors and sends them to his son who puts Linux on them. Allen's son does not have enough time to do them all so Allen contacted RTRFM to help recruit people who have the knowledge & time to help him out. If you can help please email Allen at asewell4@iinet.net.au or give him a call on (08) 9439 4915

Thanks for your support during Radiothon 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800

Please remember to honour your pledge by 30 October to go in the major prize draw. If you missed Radiothon, it's not too late to subscribe and support the sound alternative you can' Subscribe online now! www.rtrfm.com.au/subscribe All Online Subscribers go in the draw to win all of the massive major prizes plus a year's free broadband from Westnet! RTRFM 92.1 is a not for profit community radio station. Our presenters volunteer their time to provide you with the sound alternative. Turn it up and show them your support!

Radiothon 2008: Major Prizes

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800

MAJOR PRIZES: ALL Radiothon subscribers go in the draw to win the Major prizes. 1.First Prize: A high end HiFi System from Simply HiFi, Subiaco and 70 CDs to play on it thanks to Universal Music �€�Total Approx Value = $7,000 �€�A superb, clear and powerful HiFi system featuring Arcam Solo integrated Amplifier, CD Player and Tuner. Sleek and easy to use, using award winning technology with contemporary looks �€�HiFi System is complemented by two ideally matched floor standing loud speakers from world-wide recognised Danish manufacturer, DynAudio �€�70 unique CDs from the Universal Music catalogue including recent release CDs by The Panics, The Grates, Xavier Rudd, Van She, Dukes of Windsor, The Presets, Cut Copy and many more. Hear the difference a quality system makes, and Turn It Up thanks to Simply HiFi on Hay Street in Subiaco and Universal Music! 2.Second Prize: Honda Today 50: a 50cc scooter from West Coast Honda �€�Total value = over $2,000 �€�Featuring a compact combustion chamber to reduce harmful pollutants and an Anti-theft system �€�With the current price of fuel there are economic and environmental advantages to scooting around! 3.Third Prize Private screening for you and your friends at Luna Palace Cinemas �€�Approximate value = $1,000 �€�Get your mates together and enjoy a private screening of a top flick at Perth's premier arthouse cinema! WEB SUBSCRIBER PRIZE: Only online subscribers go in the draw to win this prize 1.Free Broadband for a year from Westnet �€�Total value = $900 �€�free connection over 12 months �€�plus 10 Gigabyte peak and 15 Gigabyte off-peak monthly downloads at 512 kilobits per second GOLD SUBSCRIBER PRIZE: Only Gold Subscribers go in the draw to win this prize 1.$1,000 for gig tickets thanks to Moshtix.com.au �€�Valid for all gigs in Australia for which Moshtix sells tickets �€�Use the credit to attend gigs with friends�€� or keep it all for yourself! �€�Check out moshtix.com.au for the gigs that are coming up DONATION PRIZE: Only those making tax-free donations go in the draw to win this prize 1.Duxton Hotel luxury package �€�Total Value = $500 �€�two nights in a Deluxe King Suite �€�full buffet breakfast for two �€�valid for 6 months, Friday to Sunday BAND PRIZES: Only band subscribers go in the draw to win these prizes 1.PA Package from Theo�€™s Music in West Leederville �€�Total Value = $2,531 �€�Watson 6 Channel 300 Watt Powered Mixer �€�2 x Watson 200 Watt Speakers �€�2 x Heavy Duty Speaker Stands �€�2 x Dynamic Vocal Microphones �€�2 X Microphone boom stands �€�Speaker Cables �€�Everything your band needs to turn it up! 2.Three day�€™s recording or mixing time at Poons Head Recording Studio �€�Total Approx Value = $2,400 �€�Poons Head Studio: Today�€™s sound with vintage soul! �€�Recording Mixing or Mastering with WA's largest collection of tube recording equipment, Classic analog tape recorders combined with the very latest audiophile digital converters �€�Clients include Institut Polaire, Jeff Martin and Cinema Prague 3.Band Promo Pack from Whitegoods, Cut �€˜n�€™ Paste, Redroom design and Neil Wallace. �€�Total Approx Value = $2,200 �€�Printing of 20 T-Shirts, 4 Hoodies and 100 button badges for your band from whitegoods. Whitegoods is Keith and Lottie�€™s new store offering customisable blank products such as apparel, accessories, designer toys and heaps more. �€�An interview and feature on the next edition of Perth�€™s DVD Street Press, Cut & Paste �€�A CD design by Joe Kapiteyn from Redroom design. Joe has previously done designs for the CD releases by The Devil Rides Out, Schvendes, Red Jezebel and Karnivool. �€�Promo photo shoot with Neil Wallace 4.10 rehearsal sessions at Lounge Guitars in Leederville �€�Total Value = $500 �€�Large Air-conditioned rooms with good PA and 3 vocal mics �€�Lounge is the home of vintage, rare and collectible guitars BUSINESS SUBSCRIBER PRIZE: Only Business Subscribers go in the draw to win this prize 1.One RTRFM sponsorship campaign valued at $2,500 RTRFM 92.1 Business campaign includes: �€�Approx 50 spots in a combination of premium, peak and off-peak programming �€�production of one (1) 30 second announcement �€�valid for 12 months CORPORATE SUBSCRIBER PRIZE: Only Corporate Subscribers go in the draw to win this prize 1.One RTRFM sponsorship campaign valued at $5,000 RTRFM 92.1 Corporate campaign includes: �€�Approx. 100 spots on a combination of premium, peak and off peak programming �€�production of one (1) 30 second announcement 2.Trainer�€™s Games: A business training package from Concepts-4-Change �€�Total Value = $5,000 �€�Trainers' Games is a jam packed day of arts based learning for people who train or inspire others �€�Experience 10 unforgettable and enjoyable learning experiences from acclaimed artists from the Visual Arts, theatre, digital media and dance �€�Gain access to a broad range of easy to use arts based learning tips and tools �€�Be provided with meaningful networking opportunities

Fresh Blast is Back

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800

RTRFM's Fresh Blast is back in 2008. If you're in a band or are a solo performer looking to put out a CD in the second half of the year, Fresh Blast can help. The programme will provide funding and assist with promotion of your CD launch while raising awareness of the Rethink Drink and Don't Drink and Drive messages. For more information, visit the Fresh Blast section of the website.

New Photos in Gallery

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0900

Check out the Gallery page for horrrrrifyingly wicked pictures from the RTRFM Winter Music Festival' Mwar-hahahaha~