todayscountry94one – Central Coast Country Radio Station

Please note that due to the very large number of last minute Community Service Announcements that we receive here at todayscountry94one, they will ONLY be recorded if:

• A MINIMUM of two week’s notice is given;
• The online form is filled in: http://www.todayscountry94one.com/community-service-announcement/

Thank you for complying with the above.

Les Hindmarsh and Sgt Ron are once again participating in the Variety Bash with Car 181.  Please help their fundraising efforts by supporting this event – it is sure to be a great night!  Click on the poster below to be taken straight to Sgt Ron’s donation page.

As todayscountry94one is a community radio station, we provide the free service of recording community service announcements.  However, we receive an enormous number of these requests.  Therefore, to facilitate the process and get as many to air as possible, if you wish to submit an announcement for recording, would you please give us at least two weeks notice and enter only via the simple online form on this website:  http://www.todayscountry94one.com/community-service-announcement/

Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

 todayscountry94one is once again raising vital funds for Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.  This is the 20th anniversary of this fantastic fundraiser – and with your help, we can make it the biggest yet.

You can also make a tax deductible donation any time – online!  Simply go to todayscountry94one’s page, at:  http://nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/94onemorningtea

Once you’ve donated, you’ll receive a receipt via email.  And you can donate as many times as you like.

So come and join us at two separate events, the first at Club Wyong RSL, Cnr Margaret Street & Anzac Avenue, Wyong on Thursday, 23 May from 10am; and the second in the Star Bistro of Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive Gosford, from 9.30am – 11.00am.  Each event will have prizes to be won, great morning tea and entertainment from our team.

Central Coast Express Advocate article from Friday, 19 April 2013.

Be sure to tune in to todayscountry94one on Thursday from 9am – 1pm for this informative ANZAC Day Special with Tubby Dyer, containing interviews and anecdotes relating to this day of National importance.

After more than five years at the helm, Adam Harvey has stepped down as Chairman of the Association and accepted a new ambassadorial role with the station. Adam was one of the small group of country music professionals and enthusiasts who saw the potential when the 94.1 FM frequency became available in 2008 and agreed to become the inaugural Chairman of a group to secure the licence. Since then todayscountry94one has become one of the finest country music community broadcasting operations in the nation.

You would be aware that Adam is also one of the most in-demand country music performers in Australia and those growing demands have made it necessary for him to relinquish his leadership role. However, we’re not losing him totally and he’ll still be around to support the station. Thanks Adam for all you’ve done.

I have been voted in by the Board as the new Chairman after having been a Director for almost five years. While I am not steeped in country music, I have had more than 20 years in the commercial broadcasting industry, both on air and in the background. I have been a presenter, journalist, General Manager and CEO of commercial radio’s industry body. I am semi-retired and devote myself to things where my experience can benefit community initiatives, like todayscountry94one.

For those of you who are keen listeners, you will also have noticed a change in our on air line up. After four years of early starts, Chris James has decided to retire to focus on other things. We thank Chris for his service and wish him well.

Dean Mackin has moved from Drive to Breakfast and we wish him well in his new slot.

Be assured that your Board remains committed to providing the world’s best country music to our listeners on the Central Coast. We value your membership and contribution and look forward to hearing from you at any time.

Cheers

DAVID BACON MAICD
Chairman

todayscountry94one has experienced a website/internet crash over the last few days and this website was showing as only being current until June last year.  Please note that the current information is now restored and this site is now up to date again.

If you had sent an email to admin@todayscountry94one.com and have not received a reply as yet, please be advised that your correspondence will be answered as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience during this time.

P.S.  Please note that Brand New Star for 2013 IS NOT CLOSED and the post that was on this Home Page was from June last year.  Brand New Star is still open for entries as the post below details.

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is coordinating a community radio sector wide public awareness campaign.  The campaign is aiming to put pressure on the federal government to restore full funding for community digital radio transmission to ensure all current community digital radio services are maintained.

The following information provides a snapshot of the key issues and will provide you with some insight into the funding issue, the need for a public campaign, and the need for your engagement.  As a Board member, broadcaster, station volunteer, staff member or listener your support and assistance will be crucial to the success of the digital radio funding campaign.

What is digital radio?

• Digital Radio is a new radio broadcast platform in Australia (introduced in 2010)
• To tune in listeners need a digital radio receiver
• Digital radio is a free-to-air broadcast delivery platform
• Digital radio is not internet streaming or internet radio
• As all communication platforms are being digitized, digital radio is the future of radio broadcasting
• There are 37 metro-wide community radio stations operating digital radio services across the 5 capital cities of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
• Over 1 million digital radios have now been sold in Australia and 12.3% of community radio listeners in the five capital cities tune in to community digital radio services for an average of 15.3 hours per week

Funding and Campaign

• To date, the Federal Government has provided funding to cover the cost of digital radio transmission for community digital radio services
• Community broadcasters cannot afford to cover the cost of accessing digital radio transmission at this early stage of its development so government funding is vital
• Government funding for community digital radio has been under funded by 1.4 million dollars per year
• Unless the full funding is restored community digital radio services in at least 2 of the 5 cities will have to be turned off
• It is essential that full funding be restored to ensure all current community digital radio licensees and the community broadcasting sector maintain access to the digital radio platform
• The CBAA has ensured that the federal government is fully aware of the serious nature of the funding shortfall
• Community stations provide essential services which include high levels of local content, all genres of music, ethnic and multicultural, Indigenous, religious, reading for print handicapped and community access

If you would like more detailed information on the community digital radio funding situation head to:  http://www.radius.org.au

Please note that the above information has been reproduced from information provided to todayscountry94one from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.  Listeners of todayscountry94one are advised that our radio station is not currently broadcast on the digital platform, however we support the above initiative and would encourage our listeners to do the same.  Please click on the image of ‘Commit to Community Radio’ to find out how you can help.

Come join todayscountry94one at the annual Central Coast Country Music Festival to be held from 8 – 10 March 2013.  For further details go to The Entrance Town Centre Management website.