Mission Statement
To share the love of fine music through broadcasting
Goals
1. To be Sydney’s preferred broadcaster of classical music, jazz and other specialist music genres
2. To maintain and improve high standards in all we do
3. To promote Australian musicians and composers, with particular focus on the young
4. To provide a supportive and enjoyable work environment for volunteers and staff
5. To develop a sustainable financial model for the organisation
Goals
1. To be Sydney’s preferred broadcaster of classical music, jazz and other specialist music genres
2. To maintain and improve high standards in all we do
3. To promote Australian musicians and composers, with particular focus on the young
4. To provide a supportive and enjoyable work environment for volunteers and staff
5. To develop a sustainable financial model for the organisation
ABOUT US
Fine Music 102.5 (2MBS) is the radio station created by music lovers for lovers of music
Formerly 2MBS FM 102.5, Fine Music 102.5 is Australia’s first stereo FM radio station. The station was officially opened on 1 February 1975 and we have now been on air for over 44 years.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we broadcast a wide range of fine music. Renowned composers, orchestras, ensembles and soloists are featured in programs of classical, jazz and other genres of music. Australia’s most talented composers and performers are also featured regularly in our broadcasts. The Fine Music catalogue contains several thousand titles.
Wherever you are you can hear us on FM, DAB+ and streaming live and on demand online.
Our Radio on Demand platform provides endless streaming of all your favourite Fine Music programs, interviews and other on-air content for up to seven days after the original broadcast date. Stream on your desktop, tablet or mobile phone when you want, on demand!
Fine Music 102.5 fosters young Australian talent through the:
Fine Music magazine is published monthly and features a listing of Fine Music airplays, interviews, previews, opinions, news, arts calendar and CD reviews.
Our professional recording studio, The Founders Studio, with some of the latest equipment, is available for lease. The Founders Studio is used by some of Australia’s leading musicians.
Formerly 2MBS FM 102.5, Fine Music 102.5 is Australia’s first stereo FM radio station. The station was officially opened on 1 February 1975 and we have now been on air for over 44 years.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we broadcast a wide range of fine music. Renowned composers, orchestras, ensembles and soloists are featured in programs of classical, jazz and other genres of music. Australia’s most talented composers and performers are also featured regularly in our broadcasts. The Fine Music catalogue contains several thousand titles.
Wherever you are you can hear us on FM, DAB+ and streaming live and on demand online.
Our Radio on Demand platform provides endless streaming of all your favourite Fine Music programs, interviews and other on-air content for up to seven days after the original broadcast date. Stream on your desktop, tablet or mobile phone when you want, on demand!
Fine Music 102.5 fosters young Australian talent through the:
- Stefan Kruger Scholarship (valued at over $15,000)
- Artists in Residence Program (valued at over $10,000)
- Young Composers Award including a cash prize of $5,000, two premiere performances of the winning composition with the Willoughby Symphony and recording and broadcasting of the premiere performances
- Young Virtuoso Award including a cash prize of $5,000, a performance opportunity with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- Emerging Artists Workshops which include the business side of being a professional musician, how to handle interviews, techniques for engagement with the media, how to prepare for and get the most out of the recording experience.
Fine Music magazine is published monthly and features a listing of Fine Music airplays, interviews, previews, opinions, news, arts calendar and CD reviews.
Our professional recording studio, The Founders Studio, with some of the latest equipment, is available for lease. The Founders Studio is used by some of Australia’s leading musicians.