ArtSound FM Community Radio would like to know more about its listeners’ reception of ArtSound programming. Please complete our simple online survey, available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9N6VJWG (or use the QR code) As one way to show our appreciation for your assistance, we’ll have a prize drawing at the end of December with a year’s membership to […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: ArtSound 2024 Radiothon Radiothon concerts ArtSound’s new transmitter installed ArtSound selects new console vendor Eric McDonald retires from presenting Ambassadors visit ArtSound ArtSound’s podcasting meetup Call for radio drama scripts ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising GoFundMe campaign passes $10,500 of $15,000 goal How […]
Art Song Canberra‘s last concert of 2025 will be Young Voices of America. Presented by soprano Rachel Mink, with Canberra’s own Ellery Quartet, the program will include favorites by George Gershwin, the Australian premiere of Caroline Shaw’s song cycle ‘By and Bye’, as well as the world premiere of Aaron Mencher’s Atmospheres of the Night. […]
ANCA – “On Scale” – ANCA Artist Group Show (12 artists) from 20NOV Australian Centre on China in the World – “Brukim bus!” – Lisa Hilli from 21NOV Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre – Above | Below” – Karin Beaumont, Jack Buckley, Sharon Field, Emma Kelly, Natalie Maras, Sharon Peoples, Brenda Runnegar, Julie Ryder […]
ArtSound Newsletter — October 2024 A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: ArtSound 2024 Radiothon Concerts coming up at the Polish Club and at ArtSound September Winter Concert Young Virtuoso Competition ArtSound’s new transmitter ArtSound goes to Technorama conference Rotary outside broadcast Jazz Haus at Tuggeranong Arts Centre concert recording Call […]
The ArtSound gardens in blossom, Manuka Arts Centre; photo: Julie Finch-Scally A lot is happening at ArtSound! Here’s some of it. Read on for news about: Concerts coming up Book launch Call for radio drama scripts Vale Glenn Gore Phillips Introduction to Radio Broadcasting course Rotary outside broadcast Poetry competition ArtSound submission to broadcasting […]
ArtSound is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) to support some of its essential FM transmission and operating costs over the next three years. This generous funding will ensure that ArtSound continues to provide high-quality broadcasting services to the community. Included in this grant […]
ArtSound FM Community Radio is calling for applications for this year’s ACT Young Virtuoso Awards. If you are an instrumentalist under 25, or a vocalist under 30 by the end of this year, we encourage you to apply. The four finalists chosen from entrants will perform live on air on Sunday, September 29, where each […]
ArtSound Newsletter July 2024 A lot is happening at ArtSound! Here’s some of it. Read on for news relating to: Board Elections Rookies Podcasting Competition Beanie Knitting Competition CBF Grant & ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising GoFundMe Campaign tops $9,000 Technology Updates How You Can Help Board Elections Members of the ArtSound Board of […]
Here’s the ArtSound Annual Report for the calendar year 2023, with additional details relating to the first 6 months of 2024. ArtSound 2024 Annual Report
ArtSound is holding a “Rookies Podcasting Competition” where students in years 7 through 10 can vie to have their short (2-3 minute) podcasts broadcast on ArtSound FM. See the poster to the left for details. The entry fee will be $10, and all proceeds go towards ArtSound’s 2024 Fundraiser to upgrade obsolete broadcast equipment in […]
Help us upgrade our transmission gear to stay on air and to continue to bring you the best specialist music and arts programming in the region [and streaming to the world]. It is expensive to provide quality radio (although we are all volunteers – no paid staff at all), but we have managed to […]
ArtSound’s studios at the Manuka Arts Centre; photo: Michael Crowe ArtSound Newsletter June 2024 A lot is happening at ArtSound! Here’s some of it. 2024 is ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising ArtSound’s newly refreshed Fundraising Committee is building on some recent successes to revive ArtSound’s financial fortunes after some tough years. Our 2024 […]
On Arts Café today, Wednesday May 15, Tim McNamara will air a conversation with Canberra-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sophie Edwards, along with two songs performed by her. She was interviewed in the ArtSound studios on 13 May 2024 by ArtSound Arts Correspondent Liz Landford. Left is Sophie Edwards in the ArtSound studios; photo by […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Here’s some of it. 2024 is ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising ArtSound’s newly refreshed Fundraising Committee is building on some recent successes to revive ArtSound’s financial fortunes after some tough years. Our 2024 campaign will proceed on various fronts. During the year, we’ll hold an ongoing membership drive, an […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Here’s some of it. 2024 is ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising ArtSound’s newly refreshed Fundraising Committee is building on some recent successes to revive ArtSound’s financial fortunes after some tough years. Our 2024 campaign will proceed on various fronts. During the year, we’ll hold an ongoing membership drive, an […]
March 2024 Newsletter A lot is happening at ArtSound. Here’s some of it. 2024 is ArtSound’s Big Year of Fundraising ArtSound’s Fundraising Committee has been newly refreshed under the direction of convener Julie Finch-Scally. Its goal: to build on some recent successes, and to revive ArtSound’s financial fortunes after some tough years. The campaign […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Here’s some of it. New Year, New Energy It’s a new year, and at ArtSound we’re hoping to make it a good one. With your help. Members and other listeners are a key source of support, and they can fill many roles within the organisation. Can you […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Here’s some of it. Welcome to ArtSound’s New Year We at ArtSound hope your new year will go as well as we hope ArtSound’s will. What can we look forward to? Ongoing, new, and improved broadcasts. Concerts in the ArtSound gardens. With any luck, a boost in fundraising. How […]
Have you ever wanted to be on the radio? Have you ever wondered what goes into making an ArtSound radio program, or on-air presentation? ArtSound is conducting a four session introductory course. Where: ArtSound FM studios (Manuka Arts Centre) Content: studio operations, program planning, presentation, production & maximising your voice Experience: none required; just an interest […]
Coming soon! This Thursday, February 29, we’ll hold ArtSound’s next music quiz under the quizmastership of Brian Leonard. Tickets are $25 each, or $20 for members, with a discount for tables of 8 (plus booking fee). The event will take place at Eastlake Football Club in Kingston, and will feature music trivia from the 1950s […]
The next ArtSound fundraiser concert in the shady Manuka Arts Centre gardens is set for Sunday 25 February at 4pm. ArtSound thanks two groups of performers for their generous support of the event. Wallabindi (Monica Moore, left) and her band will present her acclaimed variety of soul, blues and country songs including her own compositions […]