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Music Matters broadcasts live on 94.1fm in Melbourne and rebroadcasts on numerous stations around Australia. Music Matters was first launched in 2012 by Wally de Backer as a segment on SBN's youth show Primary Perspectives and quickly went on to become its own independent show and then suite of shows. Music Matters is a highly entertaining arts/lifestyle youth program showcasing young local emergi

ng artists to give them both media exposure and live performance experience, as well as featuring a variety of musical genres, celebrity artists and guest industry hosts speaking on a wide range of topics. Some featured guest ‘industry mentors’ includie Gotye, Musical Theatre Star Anne Wood, renowned Australian composer Dr Alan Zavod, 2 time Golden Guitar winners Jetty Road and Grammy nominated US composer and best selling author Jonathan Goldman.
“Music Matters is a valuable conduit for young artists giving them the opportunity to experience live performance on air. This program encourages the development of our young performers as they strive to become Australia’s future bright stars. For listeners of all ages it’s a heart-warming, informative & entertaining show that is making a significant contribution to Australian cultural life by encouraging young performers and listeners alike to develop their artistic talents.” Internationally Renowned Composer Allan Zavod, Doctor of Music, Melbourne University

07/01/2025

We have the 2nd edition of Primary Perspectives Best of 2024 Highlights for you to enjoy this week! Catch Primary Perspectives in Retrospective – 14th Birthday Special! Christian, Tara, Tanjil and Sarah celebrate Primary Perspectives 14th Birthday & Music Matters 12th Birthday (which both fall in July) by sharing some fabulous highlights from the archives including: Tom Gleisner, JG Hertzler (aka General Martok), Wally de Backer aka Gotye, Andy Griffiths, Dr. Jane Goodall, Michele Timms, Morris Gleitzman, Nan Hauser, Ricky Kej, Craig Leeson, Justine Clarke and of course all those wonderful characters from the Bilby Creek and An Antechinus in the Attic specials played by Circe, Jake, Broden, Felix and Ethan Cavanagh! This is a packed-to-the-max must!
BROADCASTING 7-13 Jan
TUES 3-4pm AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
4-5pmAEDT 2RDJ-FM 88.1 Community Radio Sydney & City Park Radio Launceston TAS
https://tunein.com/radio/2RDJ-881-s100254/
3-4pm AEDT Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation Noosa Heads
WED 4-5pmACST Dusty Radio 104.5 Coober Pedy since 1997 SA https://www.dustyradio.com.au/
4-5pmAEDT Funky Kids Radio.com.au
THURS 8-9amAEDT Funky Kids Radio
https://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
SAT 8-9amAEDT 2XXfm Canberra & 90.7fm SYN FM Melbourne & Digital Radio Plus nationally
https://tunein.com/radio/2XX-983-s7455/
https://tunein.com/radio/SYN-s238196/
SAT 5-6pm AEDT Funky Kids Radio
SUN 7-8am AEDT Funky Kids Radio
streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
8-9am AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
10-11am AEST Cairns FM89.1 Radio QLD
https://tunein.com/radio/Cairns-FM-891-s8123/
MON 13 Jan 4-5pmAEST 4DDD Community Radio Dalby
http://www.radio4ddd.com.au

30/12/2024

We have Primary Perspectives Best of 2024 Highlights for you to enjoy over the holidays! WOW, WHAT A SHOW! Primary Perspectives 700th Show National Edition - WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Hosted by Christian, Harry, Sarah and Tara and featuring alumni Frank Dixon, Miani Rose and Broden Krause, and new team Caitlin and Manuga. Such a wonderful walk down memory lane!

BROADCASTING 31 Dec - 6 Jan
TUES 3-4pm AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
4-5pmAEDT 2RDJ-FM 88.1 Community Radio Sydney & City Park Radio Launceston TAS
https://tunein.com/radio/2RDJ-881-s100254/
3-4pm AEDT Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation Noosa Heads
WED 4-5pmACST Dusty Radio 104.5 Coober Pedy since 1997 SA https://www.dustyradio.com.au/
4-5pmAEDT Funky Kids Radio.com.au
THURS 8-9amAEDT Funky Kids Radio
https://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
SAT 8-9amAEDT 2XXfm Canberra & 90.7fm SYN FM Melbourne & Digital Radio Plus nationally
https://tunein.com/radio/2XX-983-s7455/
https://tunein.com/radio/SYN-s238196/
SAT 5-6pm AEDT Funky Kids Radio
SUN 7-8am AEDT Funky Kids Radio
streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
8-9am AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
10-11am AEST Cairns FM89.1 Radio QLD
https://tunein.com/radio/Cairns-FM-891-s8123/
MON 6 Jan 4-5pmAEST 4DDD Community Radio Dalby
http://www.radio4ddd.com.au

23/12/2024

Announcing the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show People's Choice Award BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2024! Huge congratulations to:
🏆Christiana & Mariana Vadysinghe 'Part of Your World'
🥈Lucy Smith 'Valerie'
🥉Mahee Kudumbur 'Killing Me Softly'
🏅Annabelle Garcian 'Quiet'

Thank you to everyone who voted for your favourite performances - all 12 performances were totally stunning this year, well done to all performers! 🙏😊

17/12/2024

The Finalists and Winner of the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour Peoples Choice Award for Best Vocal Performance 2024 will be announced today Sunday 22nd Dec at 4pm 94.1FM 3WBC prior to this show. https://tunein.com/radio/3WBC-941FM-s106230/
This week on Primary Perspectives Tara welcomes 3 new media cadets, Mahee, Christian and Mariana, to the team for part 1 of our Festive Season Specials, where all the girls sing some of their favourite songs, and share some yummy recipes that are super easy and perfect for a bit of fun in the kitchen over the holidays!

BROADCASTING 17 - 23 Dec
TUES 3-4pm AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
4-5pmAEDT 2RDJ-FM 88.1 Community Radio Sydney & City Park Radio Launceston TAS
https://tunein.com/radio/2RDJ-881-s100254/
3-4pm AEDT Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation
WED 4-5pmACST Dusty Radio 104.5 Coober Pedy since 1997 SA https://www.dustyradio.com.au/
4-5pmAEDT Funky Kids Radio.com.au
THURS 8-9amAEDT Funky Kids Radio https://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
SAT 8-9amAEDT 2XXfm Canberra & 90.7fm SYN FM Melbourne & Digital Radio Plus nationally
https://tunein.com/radio/2XX-983-s7455/
https://tunein.com/radio/SYN-s238196/
SAT 5-6pm AEDT Funky Kids Radio
SUN 7-8am AEDT Funky Kids Radio
streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/FKRADIO
8-9am AWST Radio Goolarri Broome WA
https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Goolarri-997-s124359/
10-11am AEST Cairns FM89.1 Radio QLD
https://tunein.com/radio/Cairns-FM-891-s8123/
MON 23 Dec 4-5pmAEST 4DDD Community Radio Dalby
http://www.radio4ddd.com.au

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Mahee Kudumbur performs KILLING ME SOFTLY...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Mahee Kudumbur performs KILLING ME SOFTLY by Roberta Flack, live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Mahee, follow this page and leave a comment and ❤️ on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO MAHEE'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-mahee-kudumbur-killing-me-softly-by-roberta-flack--63312301

Mahee Kudumbur performing KILLING ME SOFTLY (written by Roberta Flack) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https:

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.  Annabelle Garcian performs QUIET by Tim ...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Annabelle Garcian performs QUIET by Tim Minchin, live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Annabelle, follow this page and leave a comment and ❤️ on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO ANNABELLE'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-annabelle-garcian-quiet-by-tim-minchin--63312392

Annabelle Garcian performing QUIET (by Tim Minchin) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2XiqB

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Sydney Bayerle performs CARO MIO BEN by T...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Sydney Bayerle performs CARO MIO BEN by Tommaso Giordan on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Sydney, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO SYDNEY'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-sydney-bayerle-caro-mio-ben-by-tommaso-giordani--63312409

Sydney Bayerle performing CARO MIO BEN (by Tommaso Giordani) on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.  Sophia Bueskens-Wong performs BALLARD OF...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Sophia Bueskens-Wong performs BALLARD OF JANE DOE by Brooke Maxwell live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Sophia, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO SOPHIA'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-sophia-bueskens-wong-ballard-of-jane-doe-by-brooke-maxwell--63312441

Sophia Bueskens-Wong peforming BALLARD OF JANE DOE by Brooke Maxwell) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https:

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Samuel Thomas-Holland performs IF I CANNO...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Samuel Thomas-Holland performs IF I CANNOT LOVE HER by Tim Rice live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Samuel, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO SAMUEL'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-samuel-thomas-holland-if-i-cannot-love-her-by-tim-rice--63312498

Samuel Thomas-Holland IF I CANNOT LOVE HER (by Tim Rice) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.  Lucy Smith performs VALERIE by Dave McCa...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Lucy Smith performs VALERIE by Dave McCabe live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Lucy, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO LUCY'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-lucy-smith-valerie-by-dave-mccabe--63312512

Lucy Smith peforming VALERIE (by Dave McCabe) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2XiqBhpEdwh

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Mariana & Christiana Vadysinghe perform P...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Mariana & Christiana Vadysinghe perform PART OF YOUR WORLD by Howard Ashman, live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Mariana & Christiana, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO MARIANA & CHRISTIANA'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-mariana-and-christiana-vadysinghe-part-of-your-world--63312518

Mariana & Christiana Vadysinghe peforming PART OF YOUR WORLD (by Howard Ashman) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Lillian Kinter performs QUIET by Tim Minc...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Lillian Kinter performs QUIET by Tim Minchin live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Lillian, follow this page and leave a comment and❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO LILLIAN'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-lillian-kinter-quiet-by-tim-minchin--63313374

Lillian Kinter performs QUIET (by Tim Minchin) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour Radio National Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2XiqBhpEdwh

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Tanjil Adams performs ALL I KNOW SO FAR b...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Tanjil Adams performs ALL I KNOW SO FAR by Pink, live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Tanjil, follow this page and leave a comment and ❤️ on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO TANJIL'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-tanjil-adams-all-i-know-so-far-by-pink--63313387

Tanjil Adams performs ALL I KNOW SO FAR (by Pink) ) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle/V2XiqB

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Alicia Garcian performs I KNOW THINGS NOW...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Alicia Garcian performs I KNOW THINGS NOW by Lilla Crawford live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Alicia, follow this page and leave a comment and ❤️on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO ALICIA'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-alicia-garcian-i-know-things-now-by-lilla-crawford--63313400

Alicia Garcian performs I KNOW THINGS NOW (by Lilla Crawford) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Jessica McGrath performs BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS...
14/12/2024

ROYAL SOUTH STREET HOUR BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF 2024 - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. Jessica McGrath performs BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS by Taylor Swift, live on the 6th Season of the Royal South Street Society Hour National Radio Show, 2024. VOTE HERE https://tinyurl.com/RSSHour24vote and remember to SHARE!
PLUS to gain an extra 5 bonus points for Jessica, follow this page and leave a comment and ❤️ on this post (only 1 comment per follower will be counted as a bonus 5 points). Voting closes 10pmAEDT Saturday 21/12/24

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO JESSICA'S PERFORMANCE
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-jessica-mcgrath-beautiful-ghosts-by-taylor-swift--63313423

Jessica McGrath performs BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS (by Taylor Swift) live on the 6th season of the Royal South Street Hour National Radio Show, 2024. https://forms.gle

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Music is the movement of dreams through the medium of sound - dream on, as MUSIC MATTERS! Music Matters broadcasts live on 94.1fm in Melbourne and rebroadcasts on numerous stations around Australia. Music Matters was first launched in 2012 by Wally de Backer as a segment on SBN's national youth show Primary Perspectives and quickly went on to become its own independent show and then suite of shows. Music Matters is a highly entertaining arts/lifestyle youth program showcasing young local emerging artists to give them both media exposure and live performance experience, as well as featuring a variety of musical genres, celebrity artists and guest industry hosts from around the world speaking on a wide range of topics. Some featured guest ‘industry mentors’ including Gotye, Musical Theatre Star Anne Wood, renowned Australian composer Dr Alan Zavod, 2 time Golden Guitar winners Jetty Road and Grammy nominated US composer and best selling author Jonathan Goldman.

“Music Matters is a valuable conduit for young artists giving them the opportunity to experience live performance on air. This program encourages the development of our young performers as they strive to become Australia’s future bright stars. For listeners of all ages it’s a heart-warming, informative & entertaining show that is making a significant contribution to Australian cultural life by encouraging young performers and listeners alike to develop their artistic talents.” Internationally Renowned Composer Allan Zavod, Doctor of Music, Melbourne University

Music Matters online channel on SwitchOn Radio is proudly sponsored by the global platform www.Spreaker.com. Visit www.switchonradio.org for a wide range of great podcasts!

Our team are always looking for new talent so showcase on Music Matters from anywhere in the world, so if you would like to be featured on the show please send us a message via this page.