TUESDAY DRIVE: Tuesday 4 pm - 6 pm

Jazz has called the Sunny Coast his home for almost over 10 years, moving up with his family from the Northern Beaches of Sydney when he was in primary school.  Ever since, he developed an immense passion for music, beginning with learning the drums.  Whether playing on the opera house stage, in a pit orchestra, or in the studio… Jazz has loved every second of it!

At 17 years old, he is currently finishing his final year of school, making him the youngest presenter at NOOSA FM.

This is Jazz’s first year at Noosa FM, and he has a lot planned!  His current Program, “Young Blood”, explores Australia’s young musicians & what they listen to.  Specifically promoting the unheard local (often school-age) talent the sunshine coast has to offer. 

He provides an insight into the sounds of the future.

ODORAMA: Wednesday 8 pm - 10 pm
UNCLE STANLY'S SUNDAY BLOOMERS: Sunday 8 pm - 10 pm

Raised in country towns, schooled in institutions best known for headlines in Royal Commissions, employed in far too many professions and for an array of unfortunately haunting employers, I'm often trying to remember if my various stints as a keyboard-playing arranger/musicologist/musician might offer some perceive relevant to the development of radio playlists. The jury's still out.

I like a good tune, an interesting rhythm, wonder what might have happened to Western music if J.S. Bach had been introduced to African music, but still manage to find something to like about a diverse lot of music in each of the world's six continents.

As the barriers between genres of music grow more transparent and musicians (and composers and producers) moving between and conjoin styles, I'm especially enamored of music that betrays its initial provenance to embrace the costume, manners, and sensibilities of far-flung relatives and in-laws. I like the multi-generational, multi-cultural, multi-taxonomic, miscellaneous approach to musical scripts.

They say that everything that rises must converge. So I knit beanies and wait for a sign.

ROB ROGERS AFTERNOON SHOW: Tuesday 12 pm - 2 pm

I have recorded over a dozen CD's for different clients in my studio and I'm also the  Noosa FM production coordinator.

I originally started at Noosa FM in 2004 and in that time completed a Cert 3 in radio and media law.

Following a long break from radio,  I'm now back and fired up, so crank up the volume and let's get ready to rumble.

THIS VELVET TOUCH: Wednesday 8 pm - 10 pm

Adam discovered Noosa in the 90's and finally made the move in 2015. He’s mad about music, vinyl records, coffee, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, psychology, and his family.

Tune in to This Velvet Moment with Adam on Wednesdays from 8pm for new releases and a focus on this year’s music.

THE GOOD NEWS: Tuesday 6 pm - 8 pm

I joined the station back in 2006 a year before we won Australia’s Best Community Radio Station. It was an exciting time of moving to the flash new premises at the J in Noosa Junction and lots was happening. I ran drive time and Brekky shows with a variety of co-hosts such trying out some innovative platforms such as Backpacker radio where I would gather a raggedy bunch of international travelers from the nearby hostel and drag them all into the studio to talk about their Noosa experience and play some of their favourite music from back home.

Variety is most definitely more than just the spice of my life, it IS my life, with over eighty different careers in my portfolio so far (I’m aiming for one hundred and one) and I believe in spreading that joy. This leaps out, hopefully, in the eclectic breadth of my musical tastes which I will rejoice in sharing with listeners in the new show “The Good News” on Tuesday nights.

Having travelled the myriad highways and backwaters of this epic land for many years I chose Noosa as the perfect place to raise a family and settle in my home at the beloved Lake Cooroibah.

In the missing years between my radio stints I gained a degree in creative writing and held a few more great jobs for my growing employment history. The next one for that list is ‘Writer’ …at last – time to pursue my biggest dream of all.

FRANKY'S SPORTS CAFE: Monday 9 am - 12 pm

Franky Avalon is a retired journalist that enjoyed tremendous success in mainstream radio and television. His offbeat reports were heard throughout the '80s & '90s on 2 Triple M and 2DAY FM Sydney.

Franky later moved to Europe where he was employed by Endemol Sports Netherlands, to call play-by-play football. During his career Franky has broadcast from every major sports event on the planet!

He now enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast, learning to surf and maintaining a high level of sun tan.

THURSDAY BREAKFAST: Thursday 7 am - 9 am

Hi all, I grew up in Melbourne where I lived until I was about 28, when I took off to a Down to Earth festival on the Vic/NSW border and never went back.  I spent 15 years in Nimbin where I first discovered community radio as a work for the dole commitment, re-inventing new skills I could gain to be allowed to keep doing it. (yes for 15 years) I was a big part of getting them their permanent licence, as well as being on air and involved in production. Almost everything was CD’s and minidiscs back then. Oh, the stories I could tell; but won’t.

Fast forward to Noosa Community Radio (which it was called then), where I was first refused as a Centrelink participant, then got involved anyway, becoming a presenter, producer, trainer, vice-president, semi-techie, web master and mister fix-it man. Later I was a paid supervisor. I jumped in to the world of sound editing software with a lot of help from Sheng Yee, our techie at the time and Harry Miller, both enduring and selfless heroes to the station. I have a passion for local, social and political affairs and delight in finding songs with lyrics to fit my stories.

WEEKEND VIBES: Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm

'Weekend Vibes' with Matty & Mimi brings in all the local talent live into the studio to play original music and covers.

Each week we have our roving reporter Ollie who brings us a superstar from the internet where we aim to expose amazing talents locally and internationally. You can stay up to date with all the local talents in the area and find out all you need to know about new music both from the Sunny Coast and Australia wide. Matt and Mimi bring you all the vibes you need every weekend.

JAMMIN' WITH JETHRO: Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm.

'Jethro' loves his music and has quarantined some of best soul and funk from the 70’s and 80’s - that golden era of sound in the UK, USA and Australia.

But music, like everything else, re-invents itself, regenerates and morphs into forever changing genres and styles.

So, on his Saturday night show you can also 'pin your ears back' and catch contemporary dance, electronica, synth pop and lounge.

"But music is politics too….even Justin Bieber" (according to Rolling Stone magazine). So, also get a serve of 'Jethro’s Jawbone' - a weekly look at current affairs, topical issues, and the politics of sport.

Drawing on Jethro’s (long) career in journalism, government affairs and media (and living on three continents) there’s no lack of fodder to pick on.

NOOSA MAGAZINE: Sunday 9 am - 11 am

Tracey loves words and how they can work in powerful and compelling ways to shape information; the ultimate goal being to captivate readers and listeners. She is fascinated in people’s stories and on her Noosa Magazine program you’ll hear interviews with interesting folk who have something unusual to say, each with an individual view on what’s important in life. There will also be news from around Australia and a mix of rock/pop and indie music.

Tracey is a well experienced journalist with a passion for communications. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and English and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She has studied broadcasting for radio and television at the ‘Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ (WAAPA), and has lectured at two Australian universities in the fields of education, media theory, professional writing and public relations.

She has worked for news agencies in Australia, Indonesia and The Middle East and her experiences as a media specialist include working as a radio reporter and producer with the ‘Australian Broadcasting Corporation’ (ABC), as a general news journalist, feature article writer and sub-editor for ‘News Limited’ and as a news reader/director and morning program presenter for commercial radio stations.

More recently, Tracey’s deep affection for words led to her being chosen to review a book for the ‘Children’s Book Council of Australia’ which won the ‘Eve Pownall Award for Information Books’. She was also selected to judge the ‘Young Territory Author Awards’ in the Northern Territory of Australia.

THURSDAY BREAKFAST: Thursday 7 am - 9 am.

Grace grew up in mainstream society, living a conventional life until a car accident in her late teens changed everything. She was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, had a Near Death Experience … and woke up with heightened psychic awareness. Ever since, she has been able to perceive, see, hear and speak to energies.

It took three years of rehabilitation before she could walk again, and a lot longer to learn how to drive her new, unconventional reality.

To make sense of it all, she started reading Dr. Wayne Dyer's books, which catalysed and clarified her new direction. She went on to discover and utilise the work of many other world renowned wayshowers, authors and spiritual teachers – mainly Eckhart Tolle, Abraham-Hicks, Bryon Katie, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, Doreen Virtue, Access, Gary Douglas and Dr. Dain Heer.

As a clairvoyant medium Grace has read for famous actors and politicians, and had an extraordinary experience with the Dalai Lama's official bowl players when they gifted her their Tibetan singing bowls, opening up a new direction creating soothing, therapeutic, meditative music, mesmerising many with her angelic voice.

She has also studied counselling and qualified as an expressive therapist.

She has been the wife of a senator, travelled the world, met many famous people and is related to Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland.

Grace has three children and has called the Sunshine Coast home for over 25 years.

She has reached a place where she is genuinely happy, positive and thriving after choosing a greater life and choosing it anew every day. She loves to inspire and encouraging others. It is her life's work.‘Wonderland’ is part of that calling.

THURSDAY BREAKFAST: Thursday 6 am - 9 am

I was first involved with NOOSA FM in 2012, hosting a weekly Drive show and a Sunday night program called "The James McKay Show"
I left at the end of that year after being lucky enough to score a Commercial Radio gig. I ended up working in Commercial Radio as an announcer for 5 years before returning to NOOSA FM in 2018 to host several new versions of  'The James McKay Show' this time as an late night show, evening show and a Morning show. Random schedule I know right? it's been great though. It's feel like I've come home. I love Noosa FM. It's an amazing station and gave me my start in the radio industry and keeps me active in the industry all these years later. Geez I sound like an old timer now hey?

I'm currently hosting "Breakfast with James McKay" on Thursday 6 am - 9 am
We've got Top 40 and Classic hits. Plus we have some Funny conversations, call topics, pop culture talk, social media fun. You can join in the conversation. We want you to be part of the show

Between 6 am and 7 am is Tradies request hour! So if you're driving to work and want to request a song give me a call anytime on 544 722 33.

Tune in and check it out - it's a whole lot of fun! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at The James McKay Show

THE RAP WITH BEAR: Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm

My career path has been long and varied from being an Automotive Engineer to a military bandsman in the armed services.

I relocated to Noosa from Melbourne in the mid 70's and apart from some time spent in the USA. I was also to later take up a job offer with KLONG FM in Long Beach California to promote the upcoming America’s Cup Challenge in Fremantle Western Australia. But that's another story.
 
During my time on the Sunshine Coast I established an entertainment and employment agency providing entertainment to various venues up and down the coast. This included the management of live bands, solo artists and also the establishment of a mobile disco service. These services evolved into a retail outlet providing musicians with their necessary requirements.
 
It was during that latter period (1984-85) that I became involved with local Sunshine Coast radio. First up with an album review and interview show on 4NA Nambour and then with 4GY Gympie. The takeover of 4GY by Westco Communications  led to the establishment of a studio and sales office in Noosa Junction to which I was appointed sales manager.

I also became involved with the Tourism Association which led to me  volunteering as a broadcaster with the local community radio 2CBD FM (Community Broadcast Deepwater (NSW), where for a short time take on the position of vice president which gained me a wealth of knowledge with regard to community radio stations.
 
In 2016 my wife and I moved back to Noosa where I joined the NOOSA FM team.

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BREAKFAST WITH JO & SIMON: Tuesday 6 am - 9 am

A little highjinx and mayhem (actually, quite a lot), and of course plenty of wonderful music to kickstart your day.

FRIDAY FORUM: ​​Friday 9 pm - 12 pm

The Friday Forum is a smorgasbord of news, current affairs, quirky stories, sport, food wine and so much more. I love to sink my teeth in to a good yarn and find stories to interest all of our listeners on NOOSA FM. Everything from Fitness, to whats on around the town, music, national and international news stories, the very best of community and my loves - wine, food and sport.

TUESDAY BREAKFAST: Tuesday 6 am - 9 am:

Mike & Megan Breid began presenting at NOOSA FM in October of 2014. They each had their own show – 'The Captain', Sailing Through the Years, and 'Nutmeg', Tonic for your Brain, for several programming blocks. The Programming committee then suggested that they join forces for a breakfast show and the rest – as they say – is history. M'n'Ms for Breakfast was born and the two found they really enjoy working together. So much so that they are now on to their second and current morning show, 'Breakfast with M'n'M'.

This show is an eclectic mix of music with commentary and a little bit of mayhem thrown in for good measure.

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​UNDERCOVER BLUES: Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm

​My Name is Bob Wraith, I have been following music since the 1960’s when I was a teenager growing up just outside of London. My passion in music is Blues and Rock music.

'Undercover Blues' and it allows me to explore all genres attached to the Blues family tree: from Robert Johnson to Amy Winehouse, Grateful Dead to Aerosmith and all stops in between.
 
Spent 4 years with Sunshine FM on Management Committee, Tech applications,  Production, 
Website, Hosting Undercover Blues.

ROCKING TIMES: Thursday 8 pm - 9 pm
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Living on the Sunshine Coast for the past 6 years and currently in year 10 at Noosa District State High School, I'm actively involved with the Noosa School in-house radio network. I play lead and acoustic guitar.

Growing up in a musical family, music is a huge part of my life and my parents have encouraged and shown me the value and personal satisfaction of being involved with community radio.  My father came from a career in radio, firstly as a presenter with community radio then moving on a career in commercial radio as well as the ABC.

​I'm proud to be taking on the role of Noosa Community Radio Youth Representative at NOOSA FM.  Recently I completed the community radio training course which I very much enjoyed and now I'm  looking forward to presenting my own radio ROCKIN TIMES show.

TUESDAY DRIVE - PULL UP TO THE BUMPER: Tuesday 4 pm - 6 pm

Beck's introduction into the dynamic world we all call radio began at the age of 16 when she got involved in reading and collecting news at Radio 2XX in Canberra.

Appetite whetted, she later moved to Sydney to write for several music mags, while also hosting a Friday evening club nite 'Stateside' with Underground House music by DJs from around the world. 

Over the years there has also been involvement in numerous outdoor festivals, a few notables being: NYE 1999/2000 NY2K at Homebush Stadium (18,000 people), Apollo Festival (6000 people) including hosted radio shows at 2SSS, Radio Dex - a magazine style show and the daily 9-12 "Brunch" with DJ Roger Ramjet.

Other achievements include being called by Morrissey Voices to be part of their Voice over talent group as well as numerous TV and radio ads throughout Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.

So dial in to 'Tuesday Drive' and Pull up op the Bumper with Beck on Tuesday afternoons for your drive home, or anywhere for that matter. You will hears news, views on trending topics, local gigs and of course music to make your drive time fun, uplifting, informative and groovy.