After a year in development and much anticipation, the airwaves of Noosa are finally about to radiate warmth and energy with the launch of Noosa.Radio, the region’s first and commercial streaming radio station.
From Friday 22 March, you can listen via the free Noosa.Radio app (available in Apple’s App Store and Google Play).
Noosa.Radio isn’t just another radio station; it’s an authentic, overdue on-brand representation of today’s Noosa – curated and championed by locals, for locals and for every Noosa enthusiast in the country. And given Noosa’s popularity as Australia’s leading destination, there’s lots!
The vision of a group of local business and broadcast professionals to meet the demands of a rapidly growing region, this is a station that’s not just about great music, but about encapsulating the spirit and stories of the Noosa Shire, from Main Beach to the Hinterland.
Boasting over 20 talented presenters, it will be broadcasting live from the Noosa Surf Museum via the free Noosa.radio app.
By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, it is set to tap into one of the world’s fastest growing media channels – streaming radio – a new norm in this post-Spotify music world.
Founder, chief executive officer and presenter Mark Sutton says, “Noosa.Radio is more than just tunes and news.”
“It’s a celebration of the place we love, capturing its rich stories, iconic characters, and unforgettable moments in a way other ‘outside’ stations haven’t been able to do.
“After the boom in this region there was clearly a big gap for this amazing town to finally have its own unique ‘Noosa Sounding’ commercial station for both residents and visitors, as well as to give local businesses a fresh powerful marketing reach.”
Noosa.Radio is as much about the stories and news as it is about the great music, and who better to share them than the station’s presenters.
All are local identities with solid radio experience and an unparalleled passion for music and the wonderful Noosa Shire.
As well as blissfully upbeat sounds from the sixties to the noughties and exclusive interviews with the town’s key personalities, the many carefully curated programs will cover the topics that matter to locals – including health and wellness, surfing, tourism, wining and dining, property, the environment and round ups of all the local events in the region.
Co-director Andrew Squires says, “After a staggering amount of work and technical preparation this last year we are now finally on air! And we’re not just another station. We’re Noosa’s heartbeat, a feel-good soundtrack to a cool way of life so many came here to seek.”
Keeping things beachy and retro, the station also boasts a head-turning, pineapple yellow 1973 VW Surf Kombi.
This iconic outside broadcast van is more than just a mobile billboard; it’s a symbol of Noosa.Radio’s commitment to being in the heart of the sun-soaked action; serving as the exclusive Green Room for guests during the station’s on-location broadcasts.
Noosa.Radio will also have unwavering commitment to the community, operating as a social enterprise, liaising with council and Tourism Noosa with the station donating a percentage of profits to partner charities such as Katie Rose Hospice.
Sandy Bouton MP described this addition to Noosa’s colorful scene as “fabulous” while Sharon Ragues, CEO of Tourism Noosa said “This is such an exciting venture for Noosa and the timing couldn’t be better!”.
As the sun rises over the surf and the music plays, Noosa’s radio scene will never be the same. Noosa.Radio – Here Comes The Sun! Visit www.noosa.radio
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