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.
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What’s New?
Celebrating 50 years of community radio in Australia and 30 years in the Blue Mountains
Community radio in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, is not only a reflection of local identity but also part of a broader movement that has shaped Australia’s media landscape for half a century. As the country celebrates 50 years of community broadcasting on September 23, 2024, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on the impact that local stations like Radio Blue Mountains (RBM 89.1FM) have had on their communities and the wider broadcasting sector.
In the Blue Mountains, this national movement found a strong foothold in the 1990s, when local residents sought a media platform that could cater to the region’s distinct cultural and social needs. Their efforts culminated in the establishment of Radio Blue Mountains in 1993. Since then, RBM 89.1FM has thrived, becoming a voice for the people of the Blue Mountains and embodying the values that the community broadcasting sector was founded on.
A Tatse of the Leura OB!
🎉 Leura Village Fair & Radio Blue Mountains Live Broadcast – October 12th! 🎉
🌸 Radio Blue Mountains LIVE at the 43rd Leura Village Fair – Highlights from Leura Mall 🌸
Relive the excitement of the 43rd Leura Village Fair with Radio Blue Mountains’ special Outside Broadcast! Join us as we take you behind the scenes of this iconic Blue Mountains event, with live coverage led by the brilliant Tony Eades. From vibrant market stalls to springtime festivities under the famous cherry blossoms, this video captures the essence of the Leura Village Fair, held on October 12th, 2024.
Listen in as we chat with local artisans, community leaders, and visitors who filled Leura Mall for a weekend of fun, shopping, and celebration. Explore the wide variety of stalls offering everything from handmade crafts and gourmet foods to vintage treasures and cool-climate plants.
🎧 Tune in to experience:
- Interviews with stallholders and fairgoers
- Updates on the day’s activities and performances
- Shoutouts from listeners who stopped by the RBM tent
- The lively atmosphere that makes the Leura Village Fair a must-visit!
This is a true celebration of Blue Mountains living at its finest – enjoy the highlights and feel the community spirit that makes this event so special. Don’t forget to subscribe for more content from Radio Blue Mountains!
📻 Catch more local broadcasts on 89.1FM and stay connected with the heart of the Blue Mountains!
Meet The RBM Crew – Peter McGrath
Presenter of Afternoon Classics on a Monday, Peter is the latest RBM presenter to share their story with us. RL.
The Professor talks to Mark Corbett
Blue Mountains Live: The Professor talks to Mark Corbett of ‘Musical Mayhem’
This week on Blue Mountains Live, host The Professor sits down with Mark Corbett, musician and presenter of Musical Mayhem, airing Sundays from 4-6 PM on Radio Blue Mountains. In this episode, Mark delves into his musical journey, how it shapes his radio work, and the inspiration behind curating his energetic, genre-spanning playlists. Listen in for a fun and insightful conversation on music, creativity, and the unique vibe of radio in the Blue Mountains.
Catch it now on Blue Mountains Live!
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RBM NEW MUSIUC Playlist
Here’s a concise list of the upcoming interviews with Robyn ‘Catchy’ Catchlove on her morning programs on RBM 89.1FM:
Tune in to catch these fascinating interviews, as RBM is currently streaming only. Let’s rock on, good listeners!
Catchy’s Upcoming Interviews on RBM 89.1FM:
Catch the LOVE in October
CATCH THE LOVE
Tuesday October 1:
JOHN UNICOMB: 89,1FM musical knowledger extraordinaire
MAUVE: Blue Mountains Writers Festival
NIKKY: Norse Jeweller & Reader too
– A CATCHY BREKKY
Thursday 3rd Oct
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Graeme Renshaw
DRAGONS ABREAST: Janette
CATCH THE LOVE
Tuesday 8th Oct
ROTARY YOUTH; Viv Byrne
SYDNEY ALL MALE CHORUS: Gerry
A CATCHY BREKKY
Thursday 10th Oct
DOWNS SYNDROME: Rob Lonsdale
CATCH THE LOVE
Tuesday 15th Oct
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Morgan Huxley (Katoomba High teacher)
GBMCAM: Barbara Lepani
A CATCHY BREKKY
Thursday 17th Oct
CAMPBELL RHODODENDRON GARDENS: Deborah Wells
HANDCRAFTER : Jenna Mae Be
27TH OCT FRIDAY MORN AT 8 AM
STATE GEM & MINERAL SHOW: Tony Offord