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The station's beginnings can be traced to 1977 when Melbourne Christian Radio was founded<ref name="History">{{cite web|author= Light FM|title= LightFM History |url= http://www2.lightfm.com.au/pages/about/history.php |accessdate=2007-05-07}}</ref> It conducted test broadcasts in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as [[3MGR]] before purchasing air time on commercial station 3DB, which is now known as [[3TTT|Mix 101.1]]. |
The station's beginnings can be traced to 1977 when Melbourne Christian Radio was founded<ref name="History">{{cite web|author= Light FM|title= LightFM History |url= http://www2.lightfm.com.au/pages/about/history.php |accessdate=2007-05-07}}</ref> It conducted test broadcasts in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as [[3MGR]] before purchasing air time on commercial station 3DB, which is now known as [[3TTT|Mix 101.1]]. |
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The organisation that runs Light FM was formerly called Triple Seven Communications. They conducted a three month temporary broadcast in late 2001 and was informed in December of that year that they were successful for one of the four community licenses available from the Australian Broadcasting Authority, now the [[Australian Communications and Media Authority]] <ref name="ABA Allocation">{{cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aba/newspubs/radio_tv/licensing/documents/melbourne_cytradio.pdf |title=Allocation of four community radio broadcasting licences for Melbourne |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Authority |accessdate=2007-05-07 |format=pdf |pages= 188}}</ref>. Light FM began full time permanent broadcasting on Sunday December 1 2002. |
The organisation that runs Light FM was formerly called Triple Seven Communications. They conducted a three month temporary broadcast in late 2001 and was informed in December of that year that they were successful for one of the four community licenses available from the Australian Broadcasting Authority, now the [[Australian Communications and Media Authority]] <ref name="ABA Allocation">{{cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aba/newspubs/radio_tv/licensing/documents/melbourne_cytradio.pdf |title=Allocation of four community radio broadcasting licences for Melbourne |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Authority |accessdate=2007-05-07 |format=pdf |pages= 188}}</ref>. Light FM began full time permanent broadcasting on Sunday December 1, 2002.<ref name="History"/><ref name="ACMA CRBL">{{cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/WEBWR/_assets/main/LIB100052/lic031_community_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |title= Community Radio |
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==Initiatives== |
==Initiatives== |
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===Nine News Simulcast=== |
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An exclusive simulcast of the Nine News at 6pm with [[Peter Hitchener]] and [[Jo Hall]] airs at 6pm every night of the week, except if the Nine Network is covering [[cricket]] or the [[National Rugby League|NRL Grand Final]]. The newsreader for that night chats with Light FM every afternoon, previewing the bulletin at 6. |
An exclusive simulcast of the Nine News at 6pm with [[Peter Hitchener]] and [[Jo Hall]] airs at 6pm every night of the week, except if the Nine Network is covering [[cricket]] or the [[National Rugby League|NRL Grand Final]]. The newsreader for that night chats with Light FM every afternoon, previewing the bulletin at 6. |
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===Mainstream=== |
===Mainstream=== |
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Light FM generally play a mix of [[adult contemporary]] music. This makes up the other 60% of the music in which they play. This quite often results in the station playing songs from the Billboard 100 Adult Contemporary. These include songs from [[Leona Lewis]], [[Colbie Caillat]], and [[Michael Bublé]]. They also include music from the [[top 40]] [[Australia]]n and [[US]] singles charts, such as [[Timbaland]], [[ |
Light FM generally play a mix of [[adult contemporary]] music. This makes up the other 60% of the music in which they play. This quite often results in the station playing songs from the Billboard 100 Adult Contemporary. These include songs from [[Leona Lewis]], [[Colbie Caillat]], and [[Michael Bublé]]. They also include music from the [[top 40]] [[Australia]]n and [[US]] singles charts, such as [[Timbaland]], [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]], [[Kelly Clarkson]], [[Jordin Sparks]] and [[Alicia Keys]]. However still play a variety of [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Soft Rock|Soft rock]] songs from the 1990s and early 2000s. These include [[Nelly Furtado]], [[No Mercy (band)|No Mercy]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Guy Sebastian]], [[Coldplay]] and [[Shannon Noll]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Contemporary Christian Airplay panel]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 21:25, 13 September 2010
| Broadcast area | Melbourne |
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| Frequency | 89.9 MHz FM |
| Branding | 89.9 Light FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian music Pop Adult contemporary Community Focus Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Light FM Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | December 19, 2001 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | Community |
| ERP | 56 kW |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Online |
| Website | FM 89.9 |
Light FM (call sign: 89.9) is an employment and voluntary based Christian community radio station in Melbourne, Australia. It broadcasts on 89.9 FM (3TSC) from studios in Mont Albert and a transmitter on Mount Dandenong.
History
The station's beginnings can be traced to 1977 when Melbourne Christian Radio was founded[1] It conducted test broadcasts in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as 3MGR before purchasing air time on commercial station 3DB, which is now known as Mix 101.1.
The organisation that runs Light FM was formerly called Triple Seven Communications. They conducted a three month temporary broadcast in late 2001 and was informed in December of that year that they were successful for one of the four community licenses available from the Australian Broadcasting Authority, now the Australian Communications and Media Authority [2]. Light FM began full time permanent broadcasting on Sunday December 1, 2002.[1][3]
Initiatives
Nine News Simulcast
An exclusive simulcast of the Nine News at 6pm with Peter Hitchener and Jo Hall airs at 6pm every night of the week, except if the Nine Network is covering cricket or the NRL Grand Final. The newsreader for that night chats with Light FM every afternoon, previewing the bulletin at 6.
Careline
The Light FM Careline is a supportive service for people that need prayer, an explanation of Christianity, or simply an understanding ear. Where requested callers can be referred to a local church. The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund has assisted with the operating costs of the Careline in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Presenters
Light FM has many full time jocks employed at the station.
Waking you up smiling (6am - 9am) - Luke Holt and Lucy Holmes
Mornings (9am - 12pm) - Clayton Bjelan
Afternoons (12pm - 4pm) - Dan Veling
Bringing you home better (4pm - 6pm) - Kel McWilliam and Cassie Nichols
Melbourne's Night Alive (7pm - 10pm) - Jesse Smith
The Green Room (11pm - 12am Mon - Thurs) - Cam Want also known as 'DJ Cammy Cam'
Grandstanders (8am - 10am Saturday) - Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien
Music
Christian
Light FM play a wide array of music of both Christian and secular. Christian music on the station is generally a mixture of pop, modern rock, and gospel. These include songs from such artists as Rebecca St James, Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Newsboys, and Rachael Lampa. Light FM play 40% Christian music not including Christian songs from mainstream artists such as Mary Mary and U2.
Mainstream
Light FM generally play a mix of adult contemporary music. This makes up the other 60% of the music in which they play. This quite often results in the station playing songs from the Billboard 100 Adult Contemporary. These include songs from Leona Lewis, Colbie Caillat, and Michael Bublé. They also include music from the top 40 Australian and US singles charts, such as Timbaland, Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks and Alicia Keys. However still play a variety of pop and Soft rock songs from the 1990s and early 2000s. These include Nelly Furtado, No Mercy, Mariah Carey, Guy Sebastian, Coldplay and Shannon Noll.
See also
References
- ^ a b Light FM. "LightFM History". Retrieved 2007-05-07.
- ^ "Allocation of four community radio broadcasting licences for Melbourne" (pdf). Australian Broadcasting Authority. p. 188. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
- ^ "Community Radio Broadcasting Licences" (pdf). Australian Communications and Media Authority. 2006-12-19. p. 27. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
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