RADIOTHON KICKS OFF 16 AUGUST ON RTRFM!
RTRFM IS SENDING OUT A SIGNAL! SEND BACK YOUR SIGNAL BY SUBSCRIBING OR DONATING TO RTRFM THIS RADIOTHON!
Independent radio station RTRFM is preparing for its annual subscription drive, Radiothon. RTRFM will be calling on their loyal listeners from Boorloo and beyond to listen, subscribe and donate, to help keep the station on the airwaves for many years to come.
Now in its 47th year, RTRFM is SENDING OUT A SIGNAL and asking the wider community to send back their signal by subscribing or donating to RTRFM. Subscriptions and donations can be made at rtrfm.com.au.
The funds raised through subscriptions and donations play a vital role in covering essential expenses for RTRFM, such as licensing fees, presenter training fees, equipment and staffing costs that enable the station to continue broadcasting. During Radiothon, the funds raised are especially instrumental in supporting RTRFM’s renowned live music events, including the long-standing In the Pines event held at Somerville Auditorium and the Fremantle Winter Music Party. Gold Subscribers of the station enjoy the benefit of free entry to these events.
Radiothon 2024
Celebrating culture and creativity
RTRFM relies on the support of the community who believe it’s important to hear different music, local stories, and diverse voices on their airwaves. RTRFM are now calling on our subscribers to keep the community on your radio. By sticking with us and becoming a subscriber, you are:
- Ensure our longevity for many years to come
- Supporting the cultural fabric of our city and amplifying different sounds and ideas.
- Connecting to local people telling local stories in your community.
- The financial contributions from subscribers during Radiothon makes up 30% of our annual income and ensures that we can continue to make and share independent radio for years to come.
Subscribing in 2024 will help to ensure that we remain a pillar of Perth’s diverse cultural scene and continue to bring our valued community alternative sounds, unique events across the city and engaging talks programming that keeps our listeners inspired and informed.
We’re sending out a signal for you to subscribe! Make this year your first subscription! OR re-subscribe to the station you know and love.
Radiothon is a massive highlight in the RTRFM calendar and brings together the wider community to celebrate local music, arts and culture. Both on and off air, Radiothon will feature special guests, huge giveaways and ultimately, incredible community spirit. Proceedings will be kicking off at 6am on Friday 16 August from The Bird with a live edition of Breakfast with Pam featuring DJ power group Sealed Section bringing the tunes to get you moving!
Then on Saturday 17 August we’ll be taking over all three levels of The Rechabite in Northbridge for RTRFM’s annual Radiothon Party (tickets available via rtrfm.oztix.com.au). Catch some of Boorloo’s best acts including Myriad Sun, Sarco, Bribes, RATSALAD as well as CLUB V/A (Midnight Elevator, Terminal, Mutual Affection and Hyde Park Hi-Fi) taking over the Goodwill Basement for a massive dance party! Up on the rooftop we’ll be celebrating 10 Years of Cloud Waves, RTRFM’s modern rap and R&B show with sets from Aslan, Nafta, Cee, Bl66ke and Hyclass.
Post Radiothon Party there’s no need to stop! Make sure you stick with us and tune into your favourite shows! There’ll be special guests and huge prizes to win.
About Radiothon
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What are the different subscription types?
RTRFM offers a number of different subscription packages for businesses, individuals, families and bands.
Gold Subscription $180
RTRFM gold subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1 x Gold Subscriber Card
- Free entry to RTRFM live music events.
- A limited-edition Gold Subscriber key ring (to be picked up from the station)
- A chance to win a special prize (see prizes).
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Standard Subscription $80
RTRFM standard subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1 x Standard Subscriber Card
- Discounted entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events
- Chances to win giveaways
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Youth Subscription $30
RTRFM youth subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1 x Standard Subscriber Card
- Discounted entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events
- Chances to win giveaways
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Concession Subscription $30
This category is open to people who are under 18, students, unwaged, or pensioners who like good radio. RTRFM concession subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1 x Standard Subscriber Card
- Discounted entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events
- Chances to win giveaways
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Pet Subscription $30
This category is open to people to subscribe their pets who like good radio, be it a dog, cat, plant, chicken, rat or any thing you like. RTRFM concession subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1 x Standard Subscriber Card
- Discounted entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events. If pets are allowed that is.
- Chances to win giveaways.
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Artist Subscription $120
RTRFM artist subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 1-6 x Standard Subscriber Cards, depending how many people are in your act/group.
- Discounted entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events.
- Chances to win giveaways
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you.
Business Subscription $280
RTRFM business subscribers receive benefits and discounts all year long, including:
- 2 x Gold Subscriber Cards
- Free entry to a diverse program of RTRFM live music events.
- Chances to win weekly feature albums, local features and on-air and social media giveaways
- RTRFM subscriber discounts around town on cultural events, products, services and more from local businesses who support community radio just like you
- Logo and click through link on our dedicated Business Subscriber page at rtrfm.com.au.
What are the Major Prizes?
Subscribe with any subscription and you go in the draw to select from the below prizes.
- Broome Explorer – Adventure up north and experience the Mangrove Hotel in Broome. Enjoy a two night stay in a Superior Poolside room including breakfast for two, plus you’ll get 10 days of camper van hire with OnlyVans to get you there!
- Treat Yourself! – It’s time to treat yourself! Relax and unwind at EMBER Bathhouse with a 10-session bathing bundle, a hamper of AESOP products and five classes at Horizon Yoga in Cottesloe or online!
- The Fashionista – Refresh your wardrobe with a $1000 voucher from local designer, Hickey Hardware! The brands’ iconic prints and comfortable cuts are designed in Fremantle, and delivered in small drops year-round. Hickey Hardware is a transeasonal Sport/Resort label. Your comfort is key.
- Perth Festival Cinema Club – Calling all film fanatics! Score a double pass to every film during Perth Festival’s Lotterywest Films 2025 season (Monday screenings only) PLUS a $200 voucher for Pizza from Charlie’s Pizza!
- Cycles Bespoke – You’ll be zooming around town on a fresh bike thanks to Cycle Bespoke! Subscribe to RTRFM for your chance to win a Treadwell EQ DLX – A bike for any day and anywhere!
- FAC Golden Ticket – Score a double pass to every show on the South Lawn at Fremantle Arts Centre. You and a friend can catch international acts, interstate tours and hometown heroes across a variety of genres for a whole year.
- Music, Merch & Turnable Pack – Music fanatics we’ve got a prize for you! Win an Audio-Technica fully automatic Bluetooth turntable thanks to Rhubarb Records with a selection of some incredible records PLUS an RTRFM merch pack!
- DJ Starter Kit – Get DJing with A Pioneer Controller DDJFLX4, monitors and headphones from Store DJ! PLUS learn all the skills with the FULL beginner DJ Course from Larry D DJ Degree! You’ll get 5 x 2 hour beginner DJ sessions providing you with all the knowledge you need to mix and perform.
- Rosemount Hotel AAA Pass – Save on gig tickets for an entire year & win $200 worth of eats! With Rosemount Hotel’s AAA Pass, you and a guest will enjoy exclusive entry to see a variety of local, national and international bands, performers, comedians & variety artists across their Main Room & four5nine stages. Plus, you will also win a $200 voucher to spend on their mouth-watering food & drink menus.
- Redgate Forest Retreat – Get ready for a relaxing country escape on 167 acres with a 2-night stay for two people at Redgate Forest Retreat in the Margaret River region. Did you know Redgate Forest Retreat has options for guests with wheelchairs AND it’s dog-friendly?
What are the Special Prizes?
Subscribe to the below type of subscriptions for your chance to win.
- Early Bird Prize – Vouchers to Testun, Madalenas, Republic of Fremantle, La Madonna Nera and Wines of While. Must subscribe before 6am Friday 16th August.
- Donation Prize – Double chance for all major prizes. Add on a donation and double your chance to win all the Major Prizes.
- Returning Subscriber Prize – Host an hour of Friday Drivetime. Join us again this year and you could be co-hosting Drivetime with Vishnu.
- Gold Subscriber Prize – Enjoy the luxury of a mid-week, overnight escape in the tranquility of COMO The Treasury, with welcome drinks on arrival, breakfast at POST and a $100 State Buildings dining voucher!
- Business Subscriber Prize – Stay caffeinated with a Moccamaster Classic coffee brewer, complete with a bag of Dimattina Coffee’s The Blend Alternative beans and a box of paper filters.
- Artist Subscriber Prize – Calling all music artists! Get ready to record your latest tunes with two days of recording at Pink House Studios (Mixing not included!). PLUS update your press pics with a 2 hour location shoot and edited social media package with Mark Francessca.
Subscriber Thank You Gifts
Every subscriber gets to choose a Thank You Gift when they take out their subscription from one of our amazing supporters!
Pietro Gelateria
Bossman Coffee
Lady Annie
Mary Street Bakery
Lyric’s Bar and Underground
Beatty Park
Studio Pilates
Luna Palace
The Elford
Plant Playground
The Beaufort
Strut Dance
The Rechabite
Clancys
Strong Pilates Highgate
Greenleaf Pharmacy
Chicho Gelato
Stories
Ezra Pound
The Bird
South Bird
Oh Hey WA
Select your prize when you subscribe online or via the phone room!
Terms and Conditions
You can read about the RTRFM 92.1 RADIOTHON 2024 – TERMS & CONDITIONS
Prize Winners
Redgate Forest Retreat – P. Vaughan
Fremantle Arts Centre – B. Mahony
Music, Merch and Turntable pack – B. Sheridan
Rosemount Hotel – S. Judson
Perth Festival Cinema Club and Voucher for Charlies Pizza – M. Rowcliffe
Broome Explorer (Mangrove Hotel and OnlyVans) – J. Sullivan
DJ Entry Kit (Store DJ and Larry D DJ Degree) – L. Williams-Davies
Cycles Bespoke Bike – J. Bryant
Hickey Hardware – B. McCleery
Early Bird Foodies Bundle – A. Hawcroft
Gold Prize (State Buildings) – R. Sylvestere
Returning Sub. (Host an hour of Drivetime!) – K. O’Donoghue
Business (Dimmatina) – S. Vermeueln (Cucumber Design)
Artist (Pink House Recordings and Mark Francesca Photography)
Thank you to our prize donors.
