Swing into winter with the vibrant sounds of Spectrum Big Band, one of the esteemed combos within the Canberra City Band. As part of the centenary of the organisation’s founding in 1925, ArtSound is proud to present the Spectrum band, a vital part of the Canberra jazz scene since 1998, performing a special winter fundraiser […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Read on for news about: Governor General: ArtSound Patron 2025: The Membership Year Another CBF grant First Winter Concert Young Virtuoso Competition Visitors to the Studio Programming update Call for radio-drama scripts Bart Meehan play Bert Whelan, 90 ArtSound production unit Canberra Southern Cross Club sponsorship ArtSound’s podcasting meetup […]
Aarwun Gallery – “Amor Es Alegria” – Carlos Barrios (last week) ANCA – “Rich and Rare” – Jacqui Malins Australian Centre on China in the World – “Scenes from the Collection” ANU School of Art & Design Gallery – “Tracing the Grain”- Julian Laffan (last week) Belco Arts – “Portrait of a Landscape” – GW […]
The Spanish Film Festival is coming to Canberra. The festival programme features 30 new and classic award winning films from Spain and Latin America. The festival will screen at the Palace Electric cinema from Wednesday June 11-July 2. Further information and screening times are available from the Palace cinemas website. The Mockingbird Theatre Company presents […]
ArtSound’s 2024 Annual Report is now available. It was presented at the 2025 Annual General Meeting on 10 April 2025 at the Eastlake Football Club.
ArtSound has rejoined the Canberra Southern Cross Club’s Community Rewards Program, which helps our listeners contribute to ArtSound. You can do that by nominating ArtSound to receive part of what you spend on food and drink at the Club’s various locations. All you have to do is click this link: https://csccmarketing.wufoo.com/forms/m1ti98210e4gdsx/, and add your CSCC […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound. Read on for news about: Annual Report New ArtSound Board Young Virtuoso Competition Programming update Call for radio-drama scripts ArtSound production unit Pacific Neighbours Canberra Southern Cross Club sponsorship ArtSound’s podcasting meetup Writing prize 2025 membership marathon Donations How you can help Annual Report Issued ArtSound’s Annual Report for […]
ArtSound Newsletter — April 2025 A lot is happening at ArtSound. Read on for news about: ArtSound Annual General Meeting Anzac Day radio drama Call for radio-drama scripts ArtSound collaborates with Australian Muslim Voice ArtSound forms production unit Pacific Neighbors Canberra Southern Cross Club Sponsorship Garden Jazz Concert Donor appreciation event A guest at […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: Introduction to Radio Broadcasting Course Garden Concert Canberra Southern Cross Club Sponsorship Call for radio-drama scripts Young Virtuoso Competition Pacific Neighbours Programming update ArtSound & The Holey Dollar ArtSound’s podcasting meetup 2025 membership marathon Donations ArtSound’s 2025 Membership and Fundraising Drive How You Can […]
Do come to the last of our outdoor concerts for this summer and autumn. It features two sparkling jazz groups — vocalist Rachael Thoms, specialist in vocal jazz at the ANU School of Music, appears with her longtime accompanist, guitarist Lachlan Coventry, and also saxophonist Danny Junor heads his thrilling trio with “ArtSound’s own” Nick […]
ArtSound will offer its popular Introduction to Radio Broadcasting course on four Tuesday evenings in April. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to sit behind the microphone and present a one- or two-hour radio show, this four-week course will give you the basics, and perhaps whet your appetite to discover more. Participants […]
ArtSound Newsletter — February 2025 A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: Garden Concert Introduction to Radio Broadcasting Course Podcasting 101 postponed; ArtSound’s podcasting meetup Writing competition & call for radio-drama scripts Listener survey results Programming aims updated 2025 membership marathon Radiothon donations Technology update ArtSound’s 2025 Membership and Fundraising Drive […]
ArtSound’s next fundraiser garden concert is scheduled for Sunday February 9 at 4pm on the shady lawns of the Manuka Arts Centre. Our performers are outstanding Canberra-based musicians, Stella Eve and The Dalmatians. Admission is a very modest $12 general, $10 ArtSound members and concessions (seniors, students), $20 for families, and under 16 free of […]
A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: Garden Concert coming in February Podcasting 101 course on again ArtSound’s podcasting meetup 2025 membership marathon Farewell, Gerry Kay Licence renewal Field strength test Programming aims, updated New program: The Music of Now Late-night programming changes Down in the Basement update Poetry on the […]
ArtSound’s office building at the Manuka Arts Center. It was built in 1928 as Canberra’s first “mothercraft” centre; photo: Julie Finch-Scally ArtSound Newsletter — December 2024 A lot is happening at ArtSound! Read on for news about: Listener survey Garden Concert 2025 membership marathon Two new programs Late-night programming changes Writing competition & call for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]