Community Radio 2XX

A Songs of Pete Seeger edition of Rebel Chorus on Radio 2XX on Saturday (Jan 25) at 10.00am, looking at some of the debate about how Pete Seeger is portrayed in the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, and featuring Seeger's own singing and cover versions of his work.

We’ll also remember Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, Dylan’s electric band after Newport, who died during the week aged 87.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULYpA_Z4yx8

Rebel Chorus Saturdays 10.00am-12.00noon
Listen on 98.3fm or DAB+, with streaming and on demand at https://2xxfm.org.au/

The Mauritian Community Radio Program is a cultural platform for Mauritians in Canberra. Produced by Bernard Busooa the show will explore the Mauritian culture, the experience of Mauritians in the Act, connections between the Mauritian community and other multicultural communities and, of course, music, food, events and other things that Mauritians are interested to promote.

https://www.2xxfm.org.au/shows/mauritian/

Mauritian – Thursday evenings 8:30-9:30pm.

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+ and via the website for Streaming or On Demand.

The long-running left-of-centre specialist music program hosted by Andrew Lambkin.

https://www.2xxfm.org.au/shows/contact/

Contact! – Wednesday evenings 11:00pm – 12:00am.

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+ and via the website for Streaming or On Demand.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CRAIG FOSTER THURSDAY 23 JAN.

Craig Foster AM is an Australian retired soccer player, human rights activist and sports analyst for a streaming service in Australia. Foster played soccer professionally including for the national team, the Socceroos.

He is also known for his human rights advocacies and is a vocal critic of the Australian Government's treatment of asylum seekers. Craig works across a vast range of social programs from First Nations rights and self-determination, homelessness and domestic violence, climate action and gender equality and is particularly well known for his refugee advocacy.

Join me on the ConFab with Michael G to gain an understanding of his life journey and passions.

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+, with streaming and on demand at https://2xxfm.org.au/

Courtesy of Capoeira Angola Canberra, 2XX has two double passes to giveaway to station subscribers to hear a night of music from Brasil at the Polo on Saturday, January 18, at 7.30pm.

Email [email protected] with Capoeira, your name and phone number in the subject line and the first two subscribers to write in will win tickets.

Come and be a part of a magical night with two of Canberra's best Latin bands Choro da Capital and Capital Samba. There will also be live percussion performances, dance from Só Samba and Capoeira performances showcasing Canberra's amazing talent.

Capoeira Angola Canberra

For tickets
https://events.humanitix.com/a-night-of-brasilian-music

Capoeira Angola Canberra would also love to invite you to an All Ages celebration of Capoeira Angola and Brasilian Culture through a series of Workshops, Shows, and Presentations over the weekend of the weekend of the 18th and 19th of January.

@contramestreloki

Arts Alive has a national perspective, actively seeking stories from all parts of Australia and occasionally from NZ and Singapore. It is structured in three parts. The first 15 min is specifically news and current events reporting. The middle third is a guest of the week; some notable person from the world of arts and culture – authors, writers, actors, painters or administrators. The final part is more flexible and concludes with a review of some current film, book or play.

https://www.2xxfm.org.au//shows/arts-alive-crn/

Arts Alive – Monday mornings 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Rpt Saturday afternoons 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+ and via the website for Streaming or On Demand.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MEGAN GILMOUR (THE ACT AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2025 NOMINEE) 16 JAN 25

Megan Gilmour a social innovator wanted to create a world where all children are seen and heard. In Australia, over 1.2 million children are at risk of missing school due to complex medical and mental health challenges.

Megan has advocated for change in education systems for these vulnerable children. She drew on her lived experience to co-found MissingSchool. The organisation develops school solutions that help students continue learning alongside their peers.

MissingSchool launched the world’s first national telepresence service, allowing children in hospital or at home to join lessons in real time.

It has restored school connections for some 6,900 students since 2018.

Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of her life journey and passions.

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+, with streaming and on demand at https://2xxfm.org.au/

The Local Source (formerly known as the AMRAP Radio Program) is a weekly wrap of what’s getting attention on community radio through the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.
Here is where we spend some time with the songs, artists and industry players that use Amrap to reach the airwaves.

https://www.2xxfm.org.au/shows/the-local-source-crn/

The Local Source – Thursday afternoons 3:00 – 4:00pm

Listen live on 98.3fm or DAB+ and via the website for Streaming or On Demand.

Courtesy of Frontier Touring, 2XX has a double pass to giveaway to a current station subscriber to see Damien Rice in concert at the Canberra Theatre on January 30.

Email [email protected] with Damien Rice, your name and phone number in the subject line and the first subscriber to write in will win the ticket.

Damien Rice is bringing his signature sound to Canberra at the end of this month, so don’t miss out on an evening of raw emotion and timeless music. Grab your tickets at frontiertouring.com/damienrice

@damienrice