Music

3CR Open Day

4th October 2016

THIS Sunday 9 October from 12-4pm the station opens up its doors to the community and invites you to come in and celebrate 40 years of radical radio. Join us for an awesome afternoon tea, roving musicians, special on-air broadcasts and the opportunity to step into the studio and get behind the mic. Face painting for the kids, stalls, rolling station tours and the launch of the 3CR 40th birthday t-shirt. There'll be something for everyone! Getting to the station is easy, but parking around 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy, is very difficult and we strongly recommend that you walk, cycle or catch public transport to the day. See you there!

Position vacant - Station Manager (readvertised)

21st August 2016

We have a position available as the Station Manager at 3CR. The Station Manager is responsible for the overall day to day management of the station, including the coordination of staff and ensuring access and equity for 3CR’s volunteer workers and affiliates. The Station Manager also acts as the Executive Officer to the 3CR Committee of Management and to Community Radio Federation. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week, nine day fortnight with an RDO). Applications close 9am Monday 5 September.

Revelations And Radical Radio

15th June 2016

This Sunday 19 June from 4-7pm the Pan Afrikan Poets Café broadcasts live from the station at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy. 'Revelations And Radical Radio' is a 3-hour live-to-air program of spoken word and music featuring new, cutting edge and classic First Nations and Afrikan storytelling and conscious reggae music. Hosted by Sista Zai Zanda and Dub Reggae Selector, Third Culture, 'Revelations And Radical Radio' is a unique broadcast and fundraiser for 3CR in celebration of 40 years of Radical Radio. Studio audience can buy $20 ticket on the door (subject to availability) or $10 pre-sale ticket online. Listeners can simply make a donation to 3CR.

Radiothon is NOW!

13th June 2016

3CR's Radiothon is on NOW and it's time to donate to keep independent, community-owned and community-controlled radio on the airwaves. It's our 40th birthday and we hope you can dig deep to support the programs and volunteers that keep the station going. Donate now! Read more, or download the poster.

Urgent: budget cuts to community radio

9th May 2016

The Federal Budget released on Tuesday 3 May contains cuts of $1.4m in funding that currently keeps community radio stations broadcasting on digital in five capital cities. If we don’t get those funds reinstated, community radio will get left behind on the AM/FM dial. Will you join the national community radio campaign to get these funds back, and ensure a digital future for 3CR and other community stations around the country? Add your voice here to the Keep the Community in Your Radio campaign.

Sisters Akousmatica

6th May 2016

Seven sound artists, seven hours, seven locations. On Sunday 8 May 2016 join Radio Queens Julia Drouhin and Pip Stafford for a sound walk around the Yarra River between 11am and 6pm, or tune in live via 3CR.

Book Launch - Radical Radio: Celebrating 40 Years of 3CR

5th May 2016

Join us for the launch of 3CR's 40th anniversary book at Trades Hall, Bella Union Bar on Friday 6 May at 6pm. The evening includes speakers, revolutionary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to get your copy of Radical Radio: Celebrating 40 Years of 3CR.
RSVP now and let us know you're coming. Get your copy now!

If People Powered Radio: 40 years of 3CR at Gertrude Contemporary

16th March 2016

Exhibition dates: 18 March–23 April
Exhibition opening: Friday 18 March 6–8pm
Public program and broadcasts: Fridays 5-7pm read program details

'If People Powered Radio: 40 Years of 3CR' is a collaboration between Fitzroy's oldest community radio station and one of Fitzroy's oldest galleries and studio complex, Gertrude Contemporary.

International Women's Day 2016

7th March 2016

Are we there yet? Unfortunately the fight for women's rights still needs some work, and it's important that you're part of the struggle. Tune in on Tuesday 8 March for feminist analysis on local and global issues, plus all the latest on activities around town.

David Bowie Pinups with Paul Elliot, Jan 26th 4-6pm

26th January 2016

Vale David Bowie who was the subject of a sell-out exhibition that visited cities such as Berlin, London, Toronto, Chicago, and Sao Paulo. In 2015 'David Bowie is...." arrived in Melbourne with it's rare memorabilia, photos and video clips much to the delight of thousands of Australian music fans. 3CR music coordinator Paul Elliott visited the exhibition and was suitably impressed . A pair of Melbournites Cass Moore and Bruce Butler attended many more times, contributed memoribilia and gave talks at the ACME exhibition.