Program ScheduleTHERE’S NO STOPPING US THIS RADIOTHON 2020!
Broadcasting in 2020 has never looked so different, but there’s no stopping us, community radio station RTRFM 92.1, as our annual subscription drive RADIOTHON kicks off from Friday 14 to Sunday 23 August.
SUBSCRIBE and DONATE to keep community radio strong.
The financial support you give us during Radiothon makes up 30% of our annual income. This money ensures we can continue to make the independent radio you love, which is an essential part of Perth's vibrant local culture and diverse media landscape.
You’ll hear all about it during our shows, and it’s your chance to show your support and be in the running to win some great prizes!
Radiothon 2020 Prizes
Everyone that subscribes to RTRFM during Radiothon 2020 goes in the running to take home one of our amazing major prizes. We also have special prize for donations.
Check out all major prizes below. More details and the full list of major prizes are on the Radiothon 2020 page.
Fairbridge Music Festival Tickets For 4
You and three of your friends or family could be immersed in three magical days of music, art, workshops, dance, food and fun at Fairbridge Festival in April 2021. Thanks to Fairbridge Festival.
Rhubarb Records Turntable
A brand new Audio-Technica turntable to listen to your favourite tunes. Thanks to Rhubarb Records.
RTRFM Music and Merch Pack
A selection of some of the best feature records from the last 12 months, including King Krule, Liminal Drifter, Cable Ties, Gum and a heap more as well as a selection of other amazing alternative albums, plus an RTRFM Merch Pack with stubby holders, RTRFM tote and t-shirt. Thanks to RTRFM and Musicians of the world.
Nannup Music Festival and Art Festival Family Pass
A family pass and camping for the Nannup Music Festival. Held in the town of Nannup next February with you and three friends or your family. Thanks to Nannup Music Festival and Arts Festival.
Redgate Forrest Retreat and Arlewood Wines Package
Experience a relaxing break down south for a couple of nights for up to 4 people at Redgate Forest Retreat. Complete the experience with a wine tour, hand-selected mixed case of wine and chocolates to complement. Thanks to Redgate Forest Retreat and Arlewood Wines.
For Returning Subscribers: Program Friday Drivetime
To all of our returning subscribers, we want to say thank you with our most exclusive prize yet; hosting an hour of Friday Drivetime with Vishnu! You pick the tunes and Vishnu will do the rest.
Maton SRS Series Acoustic Guitar
A Maton SRS Series acoustic guitar, beautifully handcrafted from Australia’s finest guitar maker. Thanks to Mega Music.
Northbridge Staycation
One night’s stay for 2 at Alex Hotel, lunch at Shadow Wine Bar, dinner at the Rechabite’s Double Rainbow and cocktails on the rooftop at Hello. Thanks to the Alex Hotel, The Rechabite and Shadow Wine Bar.
Get Away To Pullman Bunker Bay
Win a 2-night wellness package for 2 at Margaret River’s Pullman Resort, Bunker Bay which includes: 2 nights in a studio garden view villa, 2 x Vie Spa 1 hour massages and a wellbeing gift pack on arrival. Thanks to Pullman Bunker Bay.
Night Out In Maylands
Enjoy a night out in the Maylands strip with book shopping at the local indie book and game shop, Rabble Books, followed by dinner and drinks for 2 at the always tasty Seasonal Brewing. Finish off with a nightcap drink and nibble at Swallow Bar. Thanks to Rabble Books, Seasonal Brewing and Swallow Bar.
The East Perth Experience
Get the full East Perth experience with 10 of your mates. Have a daring round of axe throwing at Lumber Punks and then head round the corner for a private whiskey masterclass at Whipper Snapper with a take-home bottle of Upshot Whiskey. Complete your night with a stay at the Ibis Styles Hotel. Thanks to Whipper Snapper, Lumberpunks and Ibis Styles Hotel.
For Gold Subscribers: Cool Perth Nights Golden Ticket
The Golden Ticket gives you and a friend entry to all events at Mojos, Rosemount Hotel, 459, Rock Rover and other Cool Perth Nights large-scale events for a whole year. Thanks to Cool Perth Nights.
Handbuilt Rusty Surfboard
Get a unique surfboard made specifically to your preference and body size. The board will come with a special RTRFM/Rusty logo. Thanks to Rusty Surfboards.
Citadines - Spa and Bubbles Getaway
A 2 night stay in a premier spa apartment at the Citadines for two people with your own private jacuzzi indulgent spa pack. Relax after a day of sightseeing with two seasonal cocktails served to your room and a delicious cheese plate served on arrival. Extend your sleep in that little bit longer with a late check out of 12pm. Thanks to Citadines Resort.
For Donations: Double Chance
Everyone who adds an extra donation on top of their subscription, or donates only, goes in the draw for all the prizes twice. That’s 2 chances to win the Major and daily prizes, giving you another go for your generous donation.
The Rechabite Golden Ticket
A double pass to every gig at the Rechabite for 12 months. That’s anything from bands to cabaret, from the weird to the sublime. Thanks to the Rechabite.
A Duo Of Bikes
Win not 1, but two (2) hand-crafted bikes from Chappelli Cycles, for you and your significant other, a mate, your kid or anyone who needs a bike. Roll around town in style. You choose the colour, size and type. Thanks to Chappelli Cycles.
For Business Subscribers: Coffee Machine and Dimattina Coffee
Subscribe your business this Radiothon and you could win a Mocca Master Batch Brewer complete with filter papers and some of our very own special RTRFM Coffee, the blend alternative, for your team. Thanks to Dimattina Coffee.
Ultimate Night In
Get ready for the ultimate night in with 5 of your mates. We’ll supply you with 2 board games to play, an RTRFM CD pack with a selection of genres to keep the party going, plus pizza, beer and wine for 6 people to have the ultimate night in. Thanks to Crow Books, Rossoneros Pizza, Gage Roads and Skigh Wines.
For Band Subscribers: 5 Free Rehearsals and 30 Printed Shirts
Subscribe your band this Radiothon and you could win 5 free rehearsal room hire at Matchless Music and 30 printed shirts from Hammer Ink Merch. Thanks to Matchless Music and Hammer Ink Merchandise.
Talks Interviews
Wednesday 30th September
Understorey: Rio Tinto’s poisoned legacy in Bougainville
Yesterday 156 Bougainville community members filed a complaint with the Australian Government against Rio Tinto for […]
Wednesday 30th September
Starick: working to end family and domestic violence
1.6 million women in Australia have experienced some form of domestic or family violence at some […]
Tuesday 29th September
The Issue of Water Theft Worldwide
Just like everything else in life, water is a very precious resource. When droughts and […]
Tuesday 29th September
Effects on COVID on the Housing Market
COVID has taken a hit on almost everything and everyone. Recently, talks about how the pandemic […]
Friday 25th September
The Pigeon and the Albatross with Jenny Simpson
Presented by the State Theatre Centre of WA from the 29th September to the 2nd October, […]
Friday 25th September
Susie Vickery – Maker+Smith Workshops
In 2020 Selvedge Magazine was to host residential workshops with Susie Vickery at Chateaux Dumas, but […]
Music Interviews
Wednesday 30th September
PREMIERE: A freshly squeezed new tune from Violet Orange brings an upbeat vibe to Perth
From little things, big things grown – that’s true of local outfit Violet Orange. What was once […]
Tuesday 29th September
Interview with Andrea Keller
Andrea Keller is an improvising pianist and composer who grew up in Sydney, Australia. Around the […]
Tuesday 29th September
Interview with Adrian Kelly
Adrian Kelly is a Western Australian based trumpeter, composer, researcher and educator. He has played lead […]
Tuesday 29th September
PREMIERE: Cosy drop second single for 2020
From a decade of offshoot bands and side projects comes three-piece Cosy. The indie-rock trio have […]
Friday 25th September
The Awakenings Ensemble stellar line-up take on The Rechabite
On the first live outing since last years highs, where The Awakenings Ensemble featured on Jazz […]
Thursday 24th September
Local Feature Album: Peter Bibby’s Dog Act
This weeks local feature album, Peter Bibby’s Dog Act the record is named after Dave’s grandmother. […]
Off Your Dial
Premieres
Wednesday 30th September
PREMIERE: A freshly squeezed new tune from Violet Orange brings an upbeat vibe to Perth
From little things, big things grown – that’s true of local outfit Violet Orange. What was once […]
Tuesday 29th September
PREMIERE: Cosy drop second single for 2020
From a decade of offshoot bands and side projects comes three-piece Cosy. The indie-rock trio have […]
Friday 18th September
PREMIERE: Em Burrows & Aria Scarlett flex new collab effort with CORROSIVE
Stepping out of her Web Rumors project, local music force Em Burrows is back in collaboration with […]
This Week's Featured Music
RTRFM Feature
Untitled (Rise) by Sault
Local Feature
The Recipe by Daniel Susnjar
RTRFM Sound Selection
Our favourite 14 new tracks
Do Better
Zig Zag
Like You, Like Me (feat. Pat Chow)
Lonesome Dove
Pushin' Too Hard (Gerd Janson Mega Mix)
Master Plan
Corrosive Feat. Aria Scarlett
Em Burrows
Live at RTRFM
Wednesday 23rd September
The View From Here #31: Demon Days
The View From Here returns in 2020 as RTRFM teams up with the City of Vincent […]
Wednesday 23rd September
Slightly Odway: Adrian Dzvuke V Your Girl Pho
“I don’t really know what I’m doing but I’m just doing it. I’m just here” Off […]
Wednesday 16th September
Slightly Odway: Superego V Pendulum & Koi Child
“The way he constructs his rhymes is so dense” The mashup to end all mashups … […]
Wednesday 9th September
Slightly Odway: Priscilla V Stella Donnelly
“I loved how Stella’s voice was the show stopping thing in the song, it was just […]
Monday 14th September
‘Bill And Ted Face The Music, I’m Thinking Of Ending Things, She Dies Tomorrow, Tenet, and more’ (Movie Squad Podcast #36)
Collecting recent reviews from the August and September, this episode of the Movie Squad Podcast features your co-hosts Simon […]
Monday 13th July
‘Da 5 Bloods, HBO’s Watchmen, WASP Network, Disclosure’ (Movie Squad Podcast #35)
Collecting recent reviews from the month of June, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler returned in studio to RTRFM with Breakfast […]
Wednesday 24th June
‘The Last Ride’ with Special Guest Taylah Strano (Movie Squad Podcast #34)
Even though they’ve been allowed back into the studio, Movie Squad hosts Tristan Fidler and Simon Miraudo just had to […]
Bunch of Books sponsored by Crow Books
Wednesday 30th September
Bunch Of Books: Long reads worth the time (Ep 20)
It was back to the bookshelf with Danielle Raffaele for another week of Bunch of Books. This week we […]
Wednesday 23rd September
Bunch of Books: Former Booker Prize Winners (Ep 19)
Danielle Rafaelle steps up again to deliver the best book recommendations, and today is no exception! […]
Thursday 17th September
Bunch of Books: Reads to help you out in the kitchen (Ep 18)
Danielle Rafaelle returns once again to bring you some brilliant book recommendations! This week we head into […]
Wednesday 9th September
Bunch of Books: Books to reads before you turn 18 (Ep 17)
Joining us on another Wednesday morning with a slew of great books in tow is Danielle […]
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