A $186,000 sponsorship has been making big moves on air and in studio for Noosa FM, with Bendigo helping the community radio station modernise the technology in their three studio rooms.
Noosa FM president Sibylle Reisch said the sponsorship is set to make an enormous difference for their team.
“It would have taken us years to fundraise to replace our equipment that is over 20 years old,“ she said.
“It will elevate the station for the next decade, updating the technology which will make us proud to attract new members and hosts.
“The new equipment will allow us to train young people and provide a studio for people to rent for podcasting and audio recordings. The sound offering for interviews will be of better quality.
“We are excited to have ordered Wheatstone professional audio equipment which is state of the art and beyond anything we thought we could achieve.
“It makes our team feel extremely proud and appreciated for all the work we have done over the years. The listeners think it’s fantastic that Bendigo Bank is sponsoring the station.“
Bendigo Bank Tewantin-Noosa chair Trish Radge said Noosa FM was a huge supporter in promoting local artists, residents, and initiatives and by investing in its upgrade, the Community Bank was investing in the success and prosperity of the community.
“The refitting of the studios and upgrade of tech equipment will help us connect the community into the future,“ Trish said.
“Every aspect of the upgrade is geared towards enriching the listener experience and strengthening our community bonds.
“We’re also keen to support the expansion of the services offered by Noosa FM including training young people in broadcasting skills and a podcast studio that will be rented to bring in income for the radio station.
“This is a new relationship for us and came about after looking for new ways the Bank could support the community. We love the diversity of content provided by Noosa FM and the fact that it helps our residents feel connected.
“We all need a bank so why not choose a bank who supports Noosa FM?“
