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Fine Music 102.5
The radio station created by music lovers for lovers of music
Fine Music 102.5 (formerly known as 2MBS and soon to be known as Fine Music Sydney) 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 42 years.
Fine Music 102.5 plays an important role in encouraging emerging musicians and music lovers in their ambitions to be professional musicians or broadcasters. Fine Music 102.5 is an integral part of Sydney’s cultural landscape promoting and encouraging an active live classical and jazz music scene in our community and supporting music education. Fine Music Emerging Artist programs include: Artist In Residence, Young Composer Award, Young Virtuoso Award, Kruger Scholarship, Ken Weatherly Scholarship and our Emerging Artist Workshops and Showcase Productions.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Fine Music 102.5 broadcasts a wide range of fine music. Renowned composers, orchestras, ensembles and soloists are featured in programs of classical and jazz music. Australia’s most talented composers and performers are also featured regularly in our broadcasts.
To complement our FM, DAB+, Listen Now and Radio On Demand options, we publish Fine Music, a monthly magazine featuring interviews, previews, opinions, news, arts calendar and CD reviews. Fine Music 102.5 also has a professional recording studio for lease, which is used by some of Australia’s leading musicians for CD recordings.
Fine Music 102.5 is owned and operated by the Music Broadcasting Society of New South Wales Co-operative Limited. Fine Music is a registered charitable organisation with a Charity Fundraising Number and is listed with the the Register of Cultural Organisations. Fine music 102.5 is a Community Radio station and a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
It is important to note that apart from a small staff team, Fine Music 102.5 functions through the involvement of dedicated volunteers who generously contribute their time and talents across all aspects of the radio station.
MUSIC BROADCASTING SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Mission: To share the love of Fine Music through Broadcasting.
Vision statement: To be Sydney’s preferred broadcaster of classical music, jazz and other specialist genres nurturing emerging musicians and new music through active support
Goals/objectives:
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 a 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
Vice Regal Patron: Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales
Honorary Patron: Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO
Artistic Patrons: Elena Kats-Chernin, Simon Tedeschi, Richard Tognetti AO, Brett Weymark
Emerging Artists Patron: Toby Thatcher
Young Composer Award 2019: Callum O’Reilly
Young Virtuoso Award 2019: Justinn Lu
Kruger Scholar 2019: Harry Sdraulig
Weatherley Scholar: Kate Wadey
Artist in Residence 2020: Marais Project
Associate Artist in Residence 2019: States of Chaos
Fine Music 102.5
The radio station created by music lovers for lovers of music
Fine Music 102.5 (formerly known as 2MBS and soon to be known as Fine Music Sydney) 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 42 years.
Fine Music 102.5 plays an important role in encouraging emerging musicians and music lovers in their ambitions to be professional musicians or broadcasters. Fine Music 102.5 is an integral part of Sydney’s cultural landscape promoting and encouraging an active live classical and jazz music scene in our community and supporting music education. Fine Music Emerging Artist programs include: Artist In Residence, Young Composer Award, Young Virtuoso Award, Kruger Scholarship, Ken Weatherly Scholarship and our Emerging Artist Workshops and Showcase Productions.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Fine Music 102.5 broadcasts a wide range of fine music. Renowned composers, orchestras, ensembles and soloists are featured in programs of classical and jazz music. Australia’s most talented composers and performers are also featured regularly in our broadcasts.
To complement our FM, DAB+, Listen Now and Radio On Demand options, we publish Fine Music, a monthly magazine featuring interviews, previews, opinions, news, arts calendar and CD reviews. Fine Music 102.5 also has a professional recording studio for lease, which is used by some of Australia’s leading musicians for CD recordings.
Fine Music 102.5 is owned and operated by the Music Broadcasting Society of New South Wales Co-operative Limited. Fine Music is a registered charitable organisation with a Charity Fundraising Number and is listed with the the Register of Cultural Organisations. Fine music 102.5 is a Community Radio station and a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
It is important to note that apart from a small staff team, Fine Music 102.5 functions through the involvement of dedicated volunteers who generously contribute their time and talents across all aspects of the radio station.
MUSIC BROADCASTING SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Mission: To share the love of Fine Music through Broadcasting.
Vision statement: To be Sydney’s preferred broadcaster of classical music, jazz and other specialist genres nurturing emerging musicians and new music through active support
Goals/objectives:
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 a 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
Vice Regal Patron: Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales
Honorary Patron: Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO
Artistic Patrons: Elena Kats-Chernin, Simon Tedeschi, Richard Tognetti AO, Brett Weymark
Emerging Artists Patron: Toby Thatcher
Young Composer Award 2019: Callum O’Reilly
Young Virtuoso Award 2019: Justinn Lu
Kruger Scholar 2019: Harry Sdraulig
Weatherley Scholar: Kate Wadey
Artist in Residence 2020: Marais Project
Associate Artist in Residence 2019: States of Chaos