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Australian Independent Radio News
Monday - Friday | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11am, noon, (The World - international roundup at 1pm), 4, 5 and 6pm
ArtSound FM uses the AIR News service which is available to all Community Stations in most states and territories. The service is available through Monday to Friday for immediate and current news coverage. Visit their website for more information.
Sounds Early
Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 9:00am
Presented by a variety of ArtSound presenters we start off the day with the "Sounds Early" breakfast show. It's a lively and very different way for listeners to start their day, with a mix of quality music, commentary, Arts news, interviews, information and features. The program features Australian Independent Radio news and weather bulletins on the hour.
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 10:00am
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin is an exciting daily radio program that delves into a wide assortment of topics in classical music. Each five-program series builds off a single theme ranging from composer biographies to explorations of various cultures, musical styles, and time periods. Visit the website: www.exploringmusic.org.
Soundspace
Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 12:00 noon
"The Soundspace" is ArtSound FM's own program of uninterrupted music consisting of jazz, folk, blues and world music sourced from all over the world. Soundspace is perfect for students or people working from home not to mention office environments.
Arts Café
Monday - Friday | 12:00noon - 1:30pm
Every weekday at noon, straight after the news, the "Arts Café" opens its doors to bring you a delectable smorgasbord of a bright music, interviews, arts stories from the region, Arts Diary plus "The World", our summary of the day's world events.
Classical Mood
Monday - Friday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Each weekday afternoon a variety of ArtSound FM's knowledgeable classical enthusiasts present "Classical Mood", an hour and a half of time-honoured favourites and new works from the world's finest composers, soloists, ensembles and orchestras.
Selected Programs | Monday - Friday | 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Monday
"Writers Radio" - A national program of writers and writing.
Tuesday
"Artcetera" – The program features interviews with a wide range of local artists, producers, sellers, restaurateurs, specialists in and consumers of food and wine.
Wednesday
"Spectrum" – A program about science and technology developments.
Thursday
"Artcetera" – The program features interviews with a wide range of local artists including writers, producers, sellers, restaurateurs, specialists in and consumers of food and wine.
Friday
"The Movie Club" – A local perspective of film and DVD.
Selected Programs | Monday - Friday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday
"Global Village" – World music with a difference – a musical carpet ride for armchair travellers. Habib Massad presents a
celebration of cultural diversity that features music from all corners of the globe.
Tuesday
"Music Box" – great classical vintage music with a story.
Wednesday
"Swingtime" – Mick O'Donnell presents 16 tracks of the very best of big band swing music ever – includes special features on swing groups and artists – broadcast weekly around the nation and around the world.
Thursday
"Let The Bands Play" – keenly followed by all brass band music enthusiasts.
Friday
Step back in time with "Hit Parade of Yesterday" – Vintage music from the 20s & 30s, more precisely, 1926-1937, jazz, big bands, and some Australian bands, personalities and music from the movies are featured. Original recordings are used. A monthly special highlights a personality or a band or, perhaps, a type of music or dance. This program began in March 1978!
Disc Drive
Monday - Friday | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Every weekday afternoon it's time for ArtSound FM's dedicated team to accompany you with "Disc Drive", our program of great music, arts interviews, reviews, and Arts Diary. The program features Australian Independent Radio News, weather bulletins on the hour and interviews with local community organisations and artists.
World Vibe
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday| 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Weekday evenings, feel the pulse of the planet through the popular "World Vibe". You'll get to hear world fusion, contemporary and traditional music from a diverse range of countries and cultures. It's your free ticket around the world.
Friday Nights feature special broadcasts of the Putumayo Concert Hour. Visit the website: www.putumayo.com.
Down in the Basement
Monday - Thursday | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
What better place to spend your night than "Down in the Basement" for two hours worth of great jazz, blues, with splashes of soul and funk.
Friday Night Live
Friday | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Every Friday Night tune in for live and pre-recorded concerts from the ArtSound Recording Studios and events around the capital. Hosted by Chris Deacon, the program brings local and national jazz and blues performances straight to you. Enjoy interviews and the latest jazz news. For more info on upcoming concerts visit the webpage Friday Night Live.
Selected Programs | Monday - Friday | 10:00pm - 1:00am
Jazz Made In Australia
Monday |10:00 -11:00
Jazz Made in Australia showcases the talents of Australian jazz musicians, with recent releases, interviews, and a look back to the recordings and history of jazz in Australia. This country produces great jazz and our musicians have earned international reputations and won international awards.
Beale Street Caravan
Monday |11:00 - 12:00
"Beale Street Caravan", The most widely distributed blues radio program in the world attracts more than 2.4 million listeners each week. Each week, the show takes its audience to the greatest blues venues in Memphis and around the US. The world's best blues artists are featured in intimate performances. For more info visit the website: www.bealestreetcaravan.com.
Ultimate Thule
Tuesday | 10:00 - 11:30
Relax with "Ultima Thule", ambient music to transcend and inspire. Visit their website for track listings and more information: www.ultimathule.info.
Kaleidoscope
Wednesday |10:00 - 11:30
An eclectic musical smorgasbord. Hear the sounds of the blues, rockabilly, contemporary classics, funky rhythms and modern vibes from our fabulous presenters - the sultry Lucy Baker, Latin music guru Mario Gordon, the wide-ranging urbane David Pearson and highway fugitive Peter Crossing.
New York Jazz
Thursday | 10:00 -12:00
Delve into the New York Jazz scene with "New York Jazz", presented by the ever-so-cool Tom Parker.
Blue Bird
Friday | 10:00 -12:00
ArtSound's new Roots and Acoustic program, presented by long-time presenter Krista Schmeling, will include a mixture of 30s and 40s American delta blues and modern musicians inspired by it.
Nothing But The Blues
Friday |12:00 midnight - 1:00am
A program of Blues featuring the best of international blues acts.
After Hours
Monday - Friday | 1:00am - 7:00am
Relax with "After Hours" ArtSound FM's soundscape of seamless jazz, folk and blues throughout the predawn hours.
Saturday Programs
Sounds Early
Saturday | 7:00am - 9:00am
Presented by a variety of ArtSound presenters we start off the day with the "Sounds Early" breakfast show. It's a lively and very different way for listeners to start their day, with a mix of quality music, comment, Arts news, interviews, information and features. The program features Australian Independent Radio News, and weather bulletins on the hour.
Artcetera
Saturday | 9:00am - 10:00am
A brand new program featuring ats interviews with local Canberra artists, musicians, performers and organisations including weekly round-up of arts events. The program also features interviews with a wide range of local producers, sellers, restaurateurs, specialists in and consumers of food and wine. Artcetera is produced by ArtSound presenters Barbie Robinson and Richard Scherer.
Discovery
Saturday | 10:00am - 11:30am
Showcases new additions to the ArtSound music collection, featuring some of Australia's and the world's latest talent, and including excerpts from our recent recordings of Canberra concerts.
Real World Gardener
Saturday | 11:30am - 12:pm
All you need to know about sustainable gardening, the environment, and wildlife. Marianne Cannon provides thorough information about what to plant, and garden design, and is joined by experts in discussions about horticulture, sustainability, wildlife and the environment
Meridian
Saturday | 12noon - 2:00pm
Provides great weekend entertainment with a great mix of music including local recordings, reviews, interviews and the Arts Diary.
Music Works
Saturday | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Features the best in contemporary jazz, world and related musics, presented alternately by Stan D'Argeavel and ArtSound FM's General Manger, Chris Deacon.
New Orleans All the Way Live
Saturday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the daily life of one of America's richest cultural treaures.
Music Collector
Saturday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Your favourite best loved music from the 1940s to the 1960s. A touch of nostalgia.
A Jazz Hour with Barry O'Sullivan
Saturday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barry O’Sullivan presents the very best in contemporary reflective and nostalgic music in the jazz form from swing to bebop to mainstream and free form. The program features recorded music from Australian and international performers plus frequent interviews with music makers.
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
Saturday | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Take a trip to Lexington, Kentucky for all your blues and roots and folk needs. For more info visit the website: www.woodsongs.com.
At the National
Saturday | 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Live folk featuring pre-recorded concerts from the National Folk Festival.
Across the Tracks
Saturday | 9:30pm - 11:00pm
Combines everything from 70s acid jazz, retro music and 50s rock with a few interesting personal stories for good measure, presented by Alex Imashev.
Aladdin's Cave
Saturday | 11:00pm - 1:00am
Takes you on a musical adventure into Sunday morning.
After Hours
Sunday | 1:00am - 7:00am
Continuous jazz and blues throughout the predawn hours.
Sunday Programs
Sounds Early
Sunday | 7:00am - 9:00am
A lively and very different way for you to start your day, with a mix of quality music, comment, arts news, interviews, information and features. Hosted by a variety of presenters, the program features Australian Independent Radio News and weather bulletins on the hour.
Patchwork
Sunday | 10:00am - 12:00noon
Folk music from near and far to brighten your Sunday morning.
Meridian
Sunday | 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Great weekend music including local recordings, reviews, interviews and the Arts Diary.
Sounds Classical
Sunday | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The best from the world of classical music.
Dress Circle
Sunday | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Delve into the world of stage, screen and cabaret with a quality selection of musical offerings, featuring local and international artists.
Tapestry
Sunday | 6:30pm - 7:00pm
The timeless sounds of sacred music from across the ages.
The Phantom Dancer
Sunday | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A treasure trove of swing, jazz and dance from live radio and TV performances from the twenties to the sixties.
Concert Hall
Saturday | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Locally recorded classical concerts and recitals. Visit the Concert Hall webpage.
Bohemian Beat
Saturday | 10:00pm - 11:00pm
In every culture poetry emerges before writing and is considered the highest form of language. Rediscover the language of the poets with Riddhi, as she takes you on a journey through life exploring poetry and its influence on music and culture throughout the ages. Visit the website: www.thebohemianbeat.com
Deutsche Welle Concert Hour
Sunday | 11:00pm - 12:00 midnight
Live recordings of the world's music stars performing in Germany's palaces, churches & concert halls, conveying the full immediacy & festivity of these renowned musical events. If you can't fly to Germany for the music festival season, we'll bring it to you! Visit the website for more information.
After Hours
Monday | 1:00am - 7:00am
Continuous jazz and blues throughout the predawn hours.
