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30/08/2024

This Saturday: Richard Morris (Rikki Morris!)

We have the one and only Rikki Morris LIVE on the phone ahead of his CHCH gig at The Shelter - Secret Music Space, Lincoln. We'll see what that's all about and get into all of the detail on his first album release in 28 years - "About Time". We'll play some of his tracks too - but of course!

It's show No. 440 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

23/08/2024

This Saturday: Tealskie returns!

We have Bex and Elliot from genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie back LIVE in studio to chat about all the most up-to-date Tealskie news! Last time was a blast and so will this be! We'll also play a brand new track from Robert Joass

It's show No. 439 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

16/08/2024

This Saturday: Mixed Mystery Bag

This Saturday LIVE we open up the Expanding Horizons tote bag once more. It'll be a mystery bag of music, chat, banter and a guest host even!

It's show No. 438 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

09/08/2024

This Saturday: Wiri Donna

This Saturday LIVE and back on the show after a couple of years is musician Wiri Donna to chat about their just announced EP and just released single - "Bad Behaviour". Music that will make you sigh and think about stuffs.

It's show No. 437 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

02/08/2024

This Saturday: The Guest Jukebox II

This Saturday feature we have another friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very second, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

It's show No. 436 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

26/07/2024

This Saturday: Tony Jenkins

We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!

It's show No. 435 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

19/07/2024

This Saturday: Off the Top of Our Heads

Colin and Stu back together in the studio together and doing something a bit different! We'll put in some prompts to A.I. and ask for a playlist of 10 tracks to be generated! Completely at the mercy of our A.I. overlord we'll play LIVE whatever it suggests and chat or cry or cringe or celebrate about it afterwards!

It's show No. 434 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

12/07/2024

This Saturday: THE SPA List II

Oh, yeah...out of the clear blue it's happening again! Col is socialising so Stu is taking over, pushing Expanding Horizons to the side and doing another - "THE SPA LIST". Stu's hot tracks from his ever-expanding, always promising playlist from his time spent soaking in the spa; and his hot takes on every one of them.

It's a SECOND TIME ONLY SHOW! Don't miss it. Saturday 13/7, at 3PM.

You can find the complete Spa List here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SEs5pxvdPeU580n2VCtmD... Like it; follow it!

It's show No. 433 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

05/07/2024

This Saturday: Lucy Gray - whole life waiting

We have back LIVE in studio the wonderful Lucy Gray! She has an amazing debut 7-track EP just released "whole life waiting" so we'll find out all about that and what else this talented artist has been up to. Join us - it's always a fun show with Lucy!

It's show No. 432 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

28/06/2024

This Saturday: The Guest Jukebox

This Saturday we launch a new feature with a surprise guest & friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very first, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

It's show No. 431 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

21/06/2024

This Saturday: Amber Carly Williams

This Saturday super-friend of the show Amber Carly Williams is back for a fourth time! We can't wait to hear about what she's been up, what's she's got coming up and of course, hear some of her music.

It's show No. 430 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

14/06/2024

This Saturday: Europop for the Euros

This Saturday we celebrate the start of Euro '24 with a range of Europop tracks from Roxette, Ace of Base, DJ BoBo, Atomic Kitten, Dua Lupa, Steps and more!

It's show No. 429 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

07/06/2024

This Saturday: Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten

This Saturday we have Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten LIVE in studio to chat about their Saddle-up Sisters tour, (CHCH gig at A Rolling Stone Friday 5/7) their new single (Hell & Back) and everything else that's going on with them! Music? Of course we'll hear their music!

It's show No. 428 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

31/05/2024

This Saturday: Magnets

This Saturday we cross the ditch again to Melbourne as we dive into just how to craft harmonies at the intersection of art and science, with Magnets, the solo project of multi-disciplinary, Siobhan McGinnity. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring, making cool music videos and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.

It's show No. 427 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

24/05/2024

This Saturday: SNUB

This Saturday we go international once more with Melbourne based grunge/punk/alt-rock four-piece SNUB LIVE from across the ditch. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.

It's show No. 426 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

11/05/2024

This Saturday: Molly Miller

This Saturday we go international once more with LA musician & guitarist Molly Miller LIVE from the east coast of The States to chat about her band (The Molly Miller Trio), touring, gigging, recording and everything else. We'll hear plenty of tracks too.

It's show No. 424 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

03/05/2024

This Saturday: Jingle Jangle - the show we never did!

This Saturday we do the show we said we did but actually never did! Don't ask too many questions about that :). Music from The Pooh Sticks, The Desert Wolves, Chalk Garden, All the Daughters, The Shrinking Violets, Victorian Tin and a heap more!

It's show No. 423 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

03/05/2024

Catch- up!

We've had some great guests over the last three weeks - Carb on Carb, Bella Hill and Tess Liauaud.

Catch up with these shows and more here!
https://open.spotify.com/show/68sIekEv9aAPDdRVNBqdZg

05/04/2024

This Saturday: Alex Argot

This Saturday we go international once more with Alex Argot LIVE from Las Vegas to chat about her dream pop music, gigging, recording and all the rest! We'll play some tracks too, naturally.

It's show No. 419 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

29/03/2024

This Saturday: From Christian's Attic

In a similar vein to Stu's Spa List, we have From Christian's Attic! Some favourite tracks from one of our favourite Swedes including some of his own. Kammahav, Victorian Tin, Attic Drive, Yazoo, The Kobayashi Bookstore, Sleeper, Popsicle and The Heart Throbs! It's going to be a lot!

It's show No. 418 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

21/03/2024

This Saturday: Kay Duncan Music

We have LIVE in studio musician Kay Duncan and her band! We'll chat about their mix of soul, folk, blues and jazz music. And, we'll see just how Kate likes to keep it real and authentic with her song writing process. Of course we'll hear some music too!

It's show No. 417 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

08/03/2024

This Saturday: Lucy Gray

We have back LIVE in studio the wonderful Lucy Gray! She has a new single out "We Were the Scene" so we'll find out all about that and what else this talented artist has been up to. Join in as it's always a fun show with Lucy!

It's show No. 415 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

01/03/2024

This Saturday: Victorian Tin

We have LIVE on the phone from Sweden Erik from Victorian Tin to chat about their musical style which has been described as being heavily influenced by bands such as Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star and somewhere between New Wave and Shoegazer. We'll find out!

It's show No. 414 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

23/02/2024

This Saturday: Tealskie

We have genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie LIVE in studio to chat about their high energy, unique live shows, and infectious attitude on and off the stage. Some say they’re a myth, while others say they’re mere mortals gone mad. We'll find out!

It's show No. 413 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

15/02/2024

This Saturday: Stu & Col LIVE Culture Galore 2024

We are LIVE at Culture Galore from 12-2pm soaking in all the sights and sounds of Ōtautahi's largest cultural festival. Pop down and see us for a chat or listen in for interviews and music! Stu and Col for two whole hours - exciting!

It's show No. 412 and it's LIVE! Join us from 12pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

09/02/2024

This Saturday: Good Habits

We have UK duo "Good Habits" back LIVE on the phone with all of their folky goodness, as they are about to kick off on their massive tour of NZ and Australia. We'll hear some tracks and see what's been good with them!

It's show No. 411 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

02/02/2024

This Saturday: Let's Get On This Crazy Thing Called Love

We're doing Valentine's Day a little early. Songs of love, unrequited love, forbidden love, dangerous love, and lost love. We're going to do it all with tracks from Ed Sheeran, The Script, Zach Bryan, Amy Winehouse, Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and maybe even some Beyonce.

It's show No. 410 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

29/12/2023

This Saturday: An Expanding Horizons New Year Festival Bangers

It's our New Year show! Plenty of banging tracks to bring in 2024 with a special focus on what you might hear at a summer festival. Music, chat, and of course banter!

It's show No. 405 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

22/12/2023

This Saturday: An Expanding Horizons Xmas Show

It's our Xmas show! Plenty of not so usual Xmas music, Xmas chat and banter!

It's show No. 404 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

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Expanding Horizons

Expanding Horizons is the most eclectic mix you will find on radio. Tune in on PlainsFM 96.9 every Saturday from 3pm & Thursday from 9pm. Stu & Col interview people from Canterbury and beyond. Musicians, volunteers, hobbyists or just anyone with a story to tell. Plenty of “not obvious” music, banter & chat.