Tune FM 106.9

21/11/2024

Behind the Curtain is back for the second week in a row from 3:30pm today!

On today's episode, we sit down with Sarah & James Meyer, who are members in the cast of the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of "Clue"

James is playing Colonel Mustard & Sarah is playing Mrs White, as so we'll be talking about the experience of finding the personalities behind these recognisable figures as well as their experience jumping into the Armidale theatre scene after moving from America.

🔗Listen now at the link below!

https://www.tunefm.net/2024/11/21/sarah-james-meye…ity-theatre-clue/



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14/11/2024

New Behind the Curtain episode is releasing on air and via streaming today at 3:30pm!

On today's episode we sit down with Emily Waldron, a returning guest on Behind the Curtain and director for the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of "Clue"

This is Emily's second time directing with ADMS & as so we'll be talking about the experience of directing with a fresh perspective and the different challenges of this production in comparison to her previous credit.

🔗Listen now at the below!

https://www.tunefm.net/2024/11/14/emily-waldron-on…recting-for-clue/



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12/11/2024

The NSW State Government has today introduced proposed changes that would see protestors fined a maximum penalty of $22,000 for obstructing a railway.

This new legislation aims to balance the peoples right to protest with public safety. The NSW Council for Civil Liberties opposes the changes, believing them to be undemocratic in nature.

Tune in to 106.9FM or head to our website to listen online.

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08/11/2024

Australia's biggest frog count has begun - so hop on over to the app store and get involved! This absolutely ribbet-ing project has been running for seven years, and has had 1.1 million frogs recorded in that time.

We spoke to the Australian Museum's Dr Jodi Rowley, who is the lead scientist on this project, about Frog ID week and why it's so important.

Make sure to Tune in on 106.9 TuneFM or head to our website for more information!

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07/11/2024

November is Turtle Month and what better way to celebrate than by getting out in nature and participating in a citizen science project!

We caught up with Dr Deb Bower from UNE to discuss all things turtles, as well as how YOU can get involved using the TurtleSAT app.

Tune in tonight at 5:00pm to hear more.

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05/11/2024

Fossicking in the Nundle region will continue, following concerns raised regarding its impact on the tourism industry. The short-lived ban was put in place last month, in order to protect the endangered Booroolong frog.

TuneFM spoke to Dr Sophie Collins from UNE, and Dr Rodney Berrell about their thoughts.

You can find the full interviews and more on our website now.

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29/10/2024

A recent study suggests that single mothers in Australia may be more likely to be harmed by the current child support system than benefitted by it, with processes putting them at risk of financial abuse.

TuneFM sat down with study author, Professor Kay Cook, to talk about the current impacts, and what changes could be made to better protect women and children.

You can listen to the full interview now on our website.

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19/10/2024

Radio Info was lucky enough to catch our station manager (for those of you who know how hard that is to do!) Tania to chat about how TuneFM is using innovative technology to broadcast from anywhere - including the

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Tania Court, the station manager of Tune FM 106.9, which operates out of the University of New England in Armidale had just returned to her actual workplace proper post the pandemic when a once in a lifetime tornado ripped through the region.

19/10/2024

At we've been discussing the perspectives of young people in broadcasting in Young Voices, Big Ideas, featuring:
- Cassie Ariuu from Ngaarda Media
- Ash Taylor from Tune FM 106.9
- Eleanor Violet from Radio Skid Row 88.9FM
- Hannah Rogers from Edge Radio 99.3FM
- Ruby Smith from SYN
- Megan Williams from CBAA

A big thanks to our panelists for sharing their experiences and ideas - your insights are essential for keeping community broadcasting vibrant and strong!

15/10/2024

New Behind the Curtain episode is dropping today at 3:30pm!

On today's episode we sit down with Edwin Montgomery, a composer and multi-instrumentalist who is currently on tour with his live original score to the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu.

Edwin brings with him experience in composition for film, video games, and live experiences; both in similar original multi-instrumental film scores & larger projects such as the John Olsen tribute at the Sydney Opera House during the opening night for Vivid's 2023 season. We'll be discussing this previous experience as well as Edwin's creative process on this production and his thoughts on the film, Nosferatu.

Then stick around after the episode as we draw the winners of our Nosferatu ticket giveaway.

🔗Listen now at the link below!

https://www.tunefm.net/2024/10/12/edwin-montgomery-on-composition-for-screen-nosferatu/



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10/10/2024

❗✨Giveaway time! ✨❗

🧛‍♂️ Want to win double passes to see a showing of the original 1922 film Nosferatu with live musical accompaniment? We've got two to give away to UNE Students!

🗳 We'll draw the raffle on the 15th of October, giving you plenty of time to pull together an appropriately spooky outfit for you and a friend to watch Nosferatu together on the 22nd of October at the Armidale Playhouse.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to fill out the giveaway form, and enter the raffle to win - it's that simple!

This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta or the Armidale Playhouse in anyway. You can contact us on [email protected] if you have any questions.

06/10/2024

🎤 Last night, Cold Chisel kicked off their Big Five-0 Anniversary Tour right here in Armidale! 🎤

🧑‍🎓 Marking 50 years since legendary songwriter and pianist Don Walker studied at UNE, the band rocked Peterson's Guest House & Winery Armidale! 🧑‍🎓

🔗 Read Ben Lewis' full review of the show on our website! 🔗

https://www.tunefm.net/2024/10/06/cold-chisel-concert-review-petersons-winery-armidale-5th-october-2024/

01/10/2024

🎤 Melbourne-based indie/alt band Among the Restless have released their latest single, Cutting Corners, today!

With a slight shift in sound from their previous tracks, Cutting Corners heralds a new direction for the band, with a promise of more great things to come.

Join Ollie tonight at 9:00pm as he chats with band members Rhett James and Lachie Dunn about the single, their process, and what's next for the band.

Cutting Corners is now available to stream or download on all music streaming platforms - check it out!

📸 - @ moonlit.minx on ig (photos provided by band)

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01/10/2024

✨ Don't miss the final episode of PaedSoc on a Pod! Tonight at 5pm ✨

Minuri and Aleena have done a fantastic job this year with their show, PaedSoc on a Pod - which took home TuneFM's Show of the Year award at this year's Student Awards Night.

Over the course of the show, they've covered stress, childhood development, respiratory infections, and so much more. This final episode will cover a very important topic - adolescent mental health.

Tune in tonight at 5:00pm to listen to the final episode of the season!

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30/09/2024

UNE student Dan Michel brought home silver in boccia at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Catch Jack and Dan discussing his achievement and how he balances being a student and an elite athlete this afternoon at 3:30pm on 106.9 TuneFM!

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30/09/2024

✨ Our third and final episode is now live!

Join Jack as he takes us through the life and times of Mary Anning - one of the earliest known women scientists, whose discoveries changed the course of palaeontology.

Stream now at the link below ⬇️

https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1093c39

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