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Welcome to Radio Blue Mountains

Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 is a not-for-profit, all volunteer community radio station serving the Blue Mountains since 1993. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day from its studio in Katoomba, to a potential audience of some 75,000 people across the Blue Mountains and to a much wider national and international audience through internet streaming.

Radio Blue Mountains is a member of the CBAA Community Radio Network, a national network that provides a wide range of programming when local presenters are unavailable. The station is funded through listener support, grants and limited commercial sponsorship and is run on behalf of the members by a dedicated management committee.
Become a listener, a member, a volunteer, a sponsor – or maybe all four!

What’s New?

Celebrate with us on Radio Blue Mountains!

🎉🎶 150 Episodes of ONE LOVE! 🎶🎉

This Tuesday night from 8-10 PM, join Maynard & Claire (the ever-stylish 1950s mannequin head) as they celebrate 150 episodes of One Love! 🌍❤️💛💚

Bringing you the best in reggae and ska, One Love keeps the vibes strong with rocksteady, two-tone, dancehall, calypso, bluebeat, dub, and more—spinning classic Trojan Records hits alongside fresh new tunes. Expect to hear legends like Bob Marley, UB40, Madness, The Interrupters, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Reel Big Fish, and more!

But it’s not just about the music—Maynard’s quirky humor is in full swing with segments like:
🎤 Nigel Legin’s Useless Weather Report
🎩 Sir Donald the Third from Hassan’s Walls (and his dad jokes!)
❓ Did I Do That?
💡 Positivity
📖 RRR (Random Reggae Readings)
🦁 Street Dreads – live street interviews with people rocking dreads!

With a multicultural mix of Aboriginal reggae, Japanese ska, and Spanish ska, this milestone show will be an epic celebration of global reggae culture. 🌏✨

📻 Tune in & live stream this Tuesday, February 11th—don’t miss the party! 🎶🔥 #OneLove #Reggae #Ska #150Episodes

Want to Get Involved?

Radio Blue Mountains is always looking for new voices to join our growing community of presenters and producers. Got a great idea for a show? Want to share your music or storytelling skills? We’d love to hear from you!

📩 Email us at [email protected] or visit rbm.org.au to find out how you can become part of the team.

Get involved at the Council

Youth Council is an exciting opportunity to be a voice for young people in the Blue Mountains.

The Blue Mountains Youth Council is a leadership and advocacy program open to 20 members.

Joining Youth Council is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about the role of local government and advocacy, and gain a standout feature on your resume.

Youth Council meet monthly to raise issues, participate in consultations and develop projects that benefit the local environment and community, and initiatives to increase opportunities and improve services for young people.

Attention!!

Stay in the Loop with BMCC Weekly Updates – February2025

Welcome to 2025! As always, Radio Blue Mountains is your hub for local news, events, and initiatives that keep our community thriving. This week, we’re sharing some exciting updates from the Blue Mountains City Council to kickstart FDebruary 2025!