THE JAMES McKAY SHOW: 10 pm - midnight

I was first involved with Noosa FM back in 2012, hosting a weekly Drive show and a Sunday night program. I left at the end of the year and worked in Commercial Radio as an announcer for 5 years.

I've now returned to NOOSA FM to re-launched my Monday night show, from 10 - Midnight

The James McKay show will be ending your Mondays with Top 40 hits and comedy. Whether you're a night-owl, working the red-eye shift or simply up late, I’ve got you covered.

And it's great to be back!

THE RAP WITH BEAR: Wednesday 4 pm - 6 pm
BEAR'S ON AIR: Friday 6 pm - 8 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 seventies and apart from some time spent in the USA resided here until 2001.
 
During that period I established an entertainment and employment agency providing entertainment to various venues up and down the Sunshine 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 and also records and cassettes.
 
It was during that latter period (1984-85) that I became involved with local Sunshine Coast radio. First of all 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 of which I was appointed sales manager. 

Having sold the entertainment businesses, I then took up a job offer with KLONG FM in Long Beach California to promote the upcoming America’s Cup Challenge in Fremantle Western Australia.

As I became involved with the Tourism Association this led to me  volunteering as a broadcaster with the local community radio 2CBD FM (Community Broadcast Deepwater). With a reasonable background and an extensive record and CD collection I was able to establish myself as an identity and having completed the training for the Outside Broadcasting Certificate I could assist with the various OB’s that happened throughout the year. I did for a short time take on the position of vice president which gained me a wealth of knowledge with regard to the licensing of community radio stations.
 
In 2016 we moved back to the Noosa area and now reside at Peregian Springs.

PERFECT DAY: Wednesday 10 pm - 12 midnight

Barb has been an alternate music fan and has spent a great deal of time in Melbourne since the 80’s seeing live bands and watching their influence on the new bands of today both locally and globally. You will hear music from the influencers and those they in turn influenced.

You will hear new and old music from punk through to electronica , grunge, funk and rock. You will also hear new music from Melbourne’s amazing live music scene.

Barb wants to influence you with some new music and end your perfect day in a perfect way…

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THE CAPTAINS BLEEDING BRAIN MUSIC: Friday 8 pm - 10 pm

With it's origins in Punk, this show highlights alternative and independent music from the 70s, 80s and 90s, including a selection of current releases.

If you like commercial music, this show is not for you. Most songs may contain confronting subject matter. You will hear artists such as GG Allin, Marilyn Manson, Nick Cave and Cosmic Psychos etc.

The show will also promote local talent along with some interesting interviews coming your way.

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.

THURSDAY DRIVE: Thursday 4 pm – 6 pm

With a father who was trumpeter & a radio twiddler (and an expert at playing the spoons and the comb). And a Grandmother who was an opera singer and swing time piano player at the local village pub there was no other direction for me to follow but music and theatre.

As a child I would sit with my father in his workshop and we would play with his old bakerlite radio which had short wave on it and we could listen to radio from all over the world. I thought it amazing as a 12 year old that we could hear live music being played from thousands of miles away through the power of the air waves. This began my love of radio.

I became involved in community radio when I moved to the Blue Mountains in the early 90’s and was involved in the station for many years. I presented “Berrocka Brunch” every Saturday for a decade and I loved every note of it. This led me into community festivals and other wonderful performing genres that live on the edge of the arts sphere.

Having moved to Noosa two years ago for a tropical retirement it was a foregone that I would eventually get involved with NOOSA FM.

I’m delighted to be hitting the airwaves at NOOSA FM in the New Year with “Wednesday Drive” . Bringing you an eclectic mix of beats to drive you into your vortex.

THE WAVE: From late til light 7 nights a week:

Music from the tranny to the sound cloud is the selection on THE WAVE, the new revamped NOOSA FM overnight program. Much has changed technically over the years but the one beautiful constant in everyone's lives remains - the magic of music. THE WAVE is blended to evoke the senses of your wonderful memories; the sights, sounds, scents and feelings of your very personal space in time. Music is constantly being updated and refreshed. You'll hear recent releases from old favourites and our world class Sunshine Coast artists and bands; another very important community objective of THE WAVE.

Most of my working life was spent promoting the visual arts by day and the performing arts at night and weekends. A love for community radio grew from several years as an on-air presenter and producer on Perth radio. Now I have the best job in the world; caring for the extensive music library at NOOSA FM, built and maintained by the dedicated volunteers at the station since its inception.

I'm privileged and proud to extend the commitment to good music, variety and entertainment from our very talented day/night presenters into the wee small hours and hope you'll join us on THE WAVE, all night, every night on your wavelength 101.3.

Vicki

library@noosafm.org

GOOD NIGHT MUSIC PET-PURRI: Sunday 6 pm - 8 pm

"What would our world be without animals and pets? Thank God for them."

I have been with NOOSA FM since early 2016, starting at reception getting to know our Community Station's ins and outs and all the great people. In May 2017, I undertook at 3 months training to became a presenter with NOOSA FM.

Now, I am bringing 'Good Night Music Pet Purri' to you and talk about dogs. Dogs are a big part of our society and in our families and homes. Whether as companion, servicing as assistant dog for special needs persons, for sick or lonely people, as rescue, guarding or sniffer dogs. There is so many areas where we employ dogs nowadays. No other being has put up with us for so many thousands of years developing relentlessly into servicing our requirements.

I like to bring community issues around dogs to our attention as well as introducing breeds, handling, feeding and exercising our loyal friends.

There are many community based charities and organizations that care about dogs and their owners, my program introduces them to you and will keep you up-to-date with their doings.  And of course, I will talk about cats, birds and other animals, our dogs friends in our homes and environment.

Lost your pet? Call us and we will put a search message On-Air.

My program entertains with a mix of 'Good Night Music' locally and internationally selected for you to relax into the evening.
 
Write to me about your pet by sending an email to reception@noosafm.org. I am looking forward hearing from you and your pet.

Join me on Sunday Night 6 pm to 8 pm for 'Good Night Music Pet-Purri"

BODY MIND SPIRIT: Monday 2 pm - 4 pm

Gemma:
Gemma’s background is in psychology and she loves sharing empowering information in a fun and informative way. Teamed up with JoJo to create a brand new program, Body, Mind, Spirit, where they explore wellness, spirituality, psychology and personal growth - and play a whole lot of cool music! Gemma is also a writer, traveller, mentor, mediator and avid student of life and the universe.

JoJo:
"My Passions include adventures, travel, reading, art, motor bikes, friends, good food, music and of course my family. I love to walk and the National park is my favourite place and where most of my energy comes from.

A student of life, I have studied, Reiki, massage, lead lighting, writing, painting, Latin dancing, meditation, yoga, Qui Gong, self-awareness and radio presenting .

I am also currently writing a book, establishing a web presence, creating retreats for women and growing into myself.

So why not join us as we chat with interesting local women, enjoy feel good music and delve into current women's issues.

We also post our conversations with the broad spectrum guests who appear weekly on the program."

You can listen to the Podcast Interviews here.

TIMELESS TUESDAYS: Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm

John has been in IT sales most of his life and is currently in real estate. He has always had a passion for radio and started his training with Lee Murray in Melbourne in his late teens and later trained for two years at 3AW.

He has always loved music, dancing and interviewing. His passions have now been realized living in Noosa where John recently completed the Presenters course at NOOSA FM where he currently has his own program 'Timeless Tuesdays' from 10 am to midday featuring music from the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond as well as segments including feature artists and interviews.

NIGHT SURF: Thursday 8 pm - 10 pm

A fierce, non-genre-denominational lover of music, Gerald has been “Night Surfing” for 12 years, previously at 3MFM South Gippsland, Victoria and now since February 2017 here on the Sunshine Coast at NOOSA FM 101.3 on Thursdays from 8 - 10 pm.
 
“This must be Thursday," said Arthur to himself, sinking low over his beer. "I never could get the hang of Thursdays." - The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy.

METAL NIGHTS: Saturday 8 pm - 10 pm

Having been around music his whole life, Brian's introduction into radio stemmed from his interest in music from a young age.  His first ever concert was Deep purple, supported by Billy Thorpe an The Aztecs and since then it has cemented his love for music and live concerts. This life long passion has inspired him to pursue a career in the Radio presenting world.

As of February 2017, Brian's journey into Radio kicked off with his inaugural radio program - 'Metal nights with Brian'. You will hear the latest news, current gigs and concerts, classic albums as well as a broad selection music from the Metal community.

One aim high on Brian's list is to attempt to break the stigma that is attached to the genre of Heavy metal, and show the broader community that there is a lot of under recognised talent out there.

Breakfast with Mark: Monday 7 am - 9 am

Noosa is the best place in the world and it is hard to beat playing some good music on the radio here.

I’ve been a visitor to Noosa since before I could walk so moving here permanently a few years ago was the only sensible thing to do.

I have always had an interest in music and the media so when the chance came up to do the presenters course I jumped at it.
My other interests include cycling, swimming, triathlon, surfing and travel.

My new show will continue on from my previous Wednesday afternoon time slot, with a mix of music from around the 70s, some blues and numerous others thrown in.

My aim is to make you feel good so tune in, sit back and enjoy.

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.

BREAKFAST WITH M 'n' M: Thursday 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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MONDAY DRIVE: Monday 4 pm - 6 pm
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​Born in Munich, Germany, I have lived in Sydney for 55 years before moving to Noosaville in 2015 with my wife to be near family.

I have been retired from the Graphic Arts/Printing Industry for some years now.
My lifelong love of music, in particular Blues and Jazz, prompted me to undergo the Presenter’s Course at NOOSA FM.

My lack of any great talent as a musician (I do dabble in guitar!) allows me to at least play and share my vast collection of CDs with an audience (I hope).
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My show consists of Jazz, Blues, Rock, Soul and R&B, although not necessarily restricted to those genres in a pure sense.

​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.

MAMBO CAFE & JUICE BAR: Monday 8 pm - 10 pm
NOOSA YOUTH EDUCATION RADIO: Thursday 11 am - 12 pm
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I'm an Australian born Latina and dance was my first language!

Combining her culture and love of Latin music with her street Latin dance teaching experience Maria presents the Mambo Cafe - A cocktail of Latin sounds.

In the Juice Bar Maria bring relationship insights drawing from books, articles, poems, current affairs and her experience as a relationship counsellor.   
 
Hopefully something to take away!

ROCKIN' ROCOLA: Thursday 6 pm - 8 pm
SUNDAY COUNTRY: Sunday 12 pm - 2 pm (Rotational)

Growing up in a multicultural environment and living 500 metres from the EMI Recording Studio in Brookvale NSW, I was lucky enough to have the interesting company over a milk shake at the local milk bar. Rock, Pop, Blues, Folk, Opera, every type of artist was there. My twin brothers and I started a band when we were teenagers called ‘Milk Shake’ doing covers.
 
Music has always been a part of my life. My father could pick up and follow like a pro with any instrument. One day he shook the house with a great blues track by Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. That’s when I feel in love with the Blues & Roots.

From 1994 till 2006 I was a member of NOOSA FM; from 1996 till 2006. During that time became a Cert III Tutor for NOOSA FM & CBAA. At the same time I was working in the Education Dept of Queensland as a school counsellor as Behavioural Consultant. During that time I had the pleasure of introducing ‘school radio’ to four high schools on the Sunshine Coast. Bringing the music to the community and sharing the classics and ground breaking songs.

Promoting Australian artists with live interviews with a mix of sassy electric thrilling slicks, horn and string bends with the finesse of a woman’s touch.

I have an ‘open door policy’ on my program to all musical artists, so tune in and enjoy.

TUESDAY DRIVE - PULL UP TO THE BUMPER: Tuesday 4 pm - 6 pm
STATESIDE: Saturday 6 pm - 8 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.

These days Beck is enjoys presenting her show 'Stateside' with NOOSA FM on Saturday nightes where you can expect to hear Underground House, Garage, Electro-Funk, Disco and Deep House along with notables such as:  Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Doc Martin and much more.

"House Music - it's a spiritual thing, a body thing, a soul thing!"

Ther is also ‘Pull up to the Bumper’ on Tuesday afternoons for your drive home, or anywhere for that matter. There will be news, views trending topics music to make your drive time fun, uplifting, informative and groovy. There will be cutting edge new releases as well as your pop favourites.

So why not dial in to the ‘Pull up op the Bumper ’ show with Beck for your drive time entertainment.

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HAMMOCK SESSIONS: Wednesday 6 pm - 8 pm:

With a passion for her local music scene, Nikki G. brings you a smorgasbord of delicious local goodness, keeping you up to date with what's new and trending here on the Sunshine Coast in the world of music.  Focusing on alternative, reggae, soul n funk vibes with a good dash of world, roots, tribal and dub.

Hammock Sessions aims to bring you music that makes your heart sing, while letting you know who's touring and on the scene and who's playing where.  You can expect to hear a set list that comprises of half local bands, 97% Australian and a few top world beats thrown into the mix too.  Hammock Sessions is all about bringing you music that makes you think, helps you feel and takes you to your happy place, while promoting our super talented bands and musicians and music venues here on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds. 

Hope you can tune in sometime...
 
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