Mix FM (Fiji)
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| Frequency | 93.8MHz and 93.6MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Mix FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Variety of Pop/Easy Listening/Oldies/Classic Hits and many more ... |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Pivotal Holdings |
| History | |
First air date | 17 December 2007 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | mixfmfiji |
| Website | mixfmfiji |
Mix FM is a radio station that serves Fiji, broadcasting on the FM band at the frequencies of 93.8 MHz in Lautoka, Nadi and Suva and 93.6 MHz in Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Sigatoka.[1] The station has been licensed to broadcast all over Fiji since 2006. It launched in 2007.[2] It is preferred by older urban populations.[3]
As of 6 February 2011, Mix FM has introduced Radio Data System (RDS) on its 93.8 MHz frequency in the West. RDS for Suva was introduced on 10 February. On 30 June 2011, MixFM changed its frequencies from 94.0 to 93.8 and 88.6 to 93.6 as per Government requirement. On 9 September 2011, MixFM started broadcasting in Sigatoka on 93.6 MHz.[citation needed]
The disc jockey Irshad Hussain (also known as Tukuna Boy O Nadi Ko), who hosted the Saturday Night Hype on Mix FM since its founding, died on 6 September 2018 at the age of 40 after a short illness.[4] AM Kick Show host Michael Faga died at the Lautoka Hospital on 13 September 2021.[2][5]
Hosts and Shows[edit]
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (July 2023) |
Weekdays
| Show | Time Slot | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AM Kick Show | 00:00-06:00 | Michael Faga[2] |
| Morning Fix | 06:00-09:00 | Joslyne Thaggard |
| Midday Show | 09:00-14:00 | Allison Naivalu |
| Cruise Control | 14:00-19:00 | Jackson Tuvivi |
| Night Fall | 19:00-00:00 | Salanieta Allen (Sefanaia Vakaloloma - Fridays) |
Saturday
| Show | Time Slot | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Pulse | 00:00-06:00 | Henry Miller |
| Saturday Breakfast | 06:00-12:00 | Rebecca Kubunavanua |
| Afternoon Chill | 12:00-18:00 | Virisila Saladuadua |
| Saturday Night Hype | 18:00-00:00 | Sefanaia Vakaloloma |
Sunday
| Show | Time Slot | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Pulse | 00:00-06:00 | Henry Miller |
| Peaceful Sunday | 06:00-12:00 | Rebecca Kubunavanua |
| Afternoon Cruise | 12:00-18:00 | Virisila Saladuadua |
| Easy Evening | 18:00-00:00 | Salanieta Allen |
References[edit]
- ^ "Fiji FM Stations". New Zealand DX Times. 64 (12): 19–20. October 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Mala, Shahani (16 July 2017). "Radio Station Marks Tenth Anniversary". Fiji Sun. Lautoka, Fiji. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Fiji Media, Language and Telecommunications Landscape Guide" (PDF). May 2021. p. 14. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Nasokia, Waisea (7 September 2018). "Tukuna Boy O Nadi Ko Passes Away". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Kate, Talebula (14 September 2021). "From the Editor-in-Chief's desk: Your September 15 briefing". Fiji Times. Retrieved 27 July 2023.