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Still here with you in 2021!
This year, we're reminding everyone we're Still Here With You. Yes, RTRFM is still here; highlighting the very best arts, culture and music Perth and beyond has to offer, and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon!
But we can’t do it without your support. From 13 to 22 August, we’re calling on everyone – our listeners, presenters, supporters, sponsors and community – to get involved and be part of RTRFM’s bright future by subscribing to RTRFM during Radiothon 2021.
Radiothon 2021 Prizes
Everyone that subscribes to RTRFM during Radiothon 2021 goes in the running to take home one of our amazing major prizes. We also have a special prize for donations.
Check out all major prizes below. More details and the full list of major prizes are on the Radiothon 2021 page.
BASS GUITAR AND AMP
Whether you're already pro or a newcomer to the game, practise away on your new Hofner bass guitar and a Laney RB1 bass amp. Thanks to The Rock Inn.
ISLAND BROOK ESTATE CHALETS AND HAYWOOD WINES PACKAGE
Enjoy a 3 night stay (Monday - Thursday) at the Island Brook Estate Chalets. You'll have a bottle of Haywood Wine waiting for you upon arrival. Thanks to the Island Brook Estate Chalets and Haywood Wine Company.
EAST PERTH EXPERIENCE
Get the full East Perth experience with axe throwing at Lumber Punks, Whiskey Cocktail Making masterclass plus a bottle of whiskey to take home from Whipper Snapper Distillery and 1 nights stay at Ibis Styles East Perth with breakfast included the next morning. Thanks to Lumber Punks, Whipper Snapper Distillery and Ibis Styles East Perth.
INNER CITY CARE PACKAGE
Feel zen thanks to a wellness package and spa voucher from Limon Health & Beauty Spa in Leederville. Plus, feel the benefits of yoga and pilates with a 6-month unlimited pass to Flow Space in North Perth. Thanks to Limon Health & Beauty Spa and Flow Space Yoga.
GETAWAY TO PULLMAN BUNKER BAY RESORT
A 2-night getaway for 2 at Pullman Resort, Bunker Bay which includes: 2 night stay in a Studio Garden View Villa with breakfast for two people at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. Thanks to Pullman Bunker Bay.
DDJ CONTROLLER & DJ COURSE
Get DJ ready with your own Pioneer DDJ-400 controller from Kosmic Sound, and a 5 week 1-on-1 beginner DJ course with Larry D DJ Degree! Thanks to Kosmic Sound and Larry D DJ Degree.
BUSINESS SUBSCRIBER
Go in the draw to win a wine tasting night for you and 8 mates at Commune Wine Store in Maylands. Get the team together for a night of office bonding and delicious drops! Thanks to Commune Wine Store.
EARLY BIRD PRIZE
A 12 seat suite to a sporting event at the RAC Arena. You'll have the best seats in the house and will be wining and dining with your food and beverages all included. Thanks to RAC Arena.
WEATHER WITH JR PRIZE
Subscribe during JR's Friday morning weather segment and you could win a visit to the Bureau of Meteorology's airport observing site where you'll have a tour and check all the special equipment. Thanks to the Perth Bureau of Meteorology.
YOUTH PRIZE
A custom built skateboard suited to you along with pads, a helmet and a free Skateboard lesson to get you started. Thanks to Beyond Skate.
FIT BOMB GYM PASS
Unlimited classes for 6-months at the new Fit Bomb Gym in O'Connor. Plus, a cat illustrated yoga mat to take to all your new classes. Thanks to Fit Bomb Gym.
BAND SUBSCRIBER PRIZE
Subscribe your band or musical act and you'll go in the draw to win a beautiful handmade guitar from Seldis Guitars. Thanks to Seldis Guitars.
CUSTOM MADE SURFBOARD
Win a complete custom made surfboard from Rusty. Using their custom 3D board builder, you can pick your style, size and even slap on some custom decals! Thanks to Rusty.
DONATION PRIZE
Everyone who adds an extra donation on top of their subscription or just sends us a donation, goes in the draw for all the prizes twice! That's 2 chances at all the major and special prices, giving you another go for your generous donation.
RETURNING SUBSCRIBER PRIZE
To all of our returning subscribers who have been waiting for their moment to share their favourite tunes on RTRFM... you could win an hour of hosting Friday Drivetime with Vishnu! You pick the tunes and Vishnu will do the rest.
POST-RADIOTHON PRIZE
Subscribe post Radiothon and you’ll go in the draw to win the Northbridge Staycation. Enjoy the best of what Perth and Northbridge have to offer with a nights stay at the 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, Shadow Wine Bar and The Rechabite.
RTRFM MUSIC AND MERCH PACK
A selection of some of the best feature records from the last 12 months, including Abbe May, Mogwai, Arlo Parks, Web Rumors, Bicep and a heap more as well as a selection of other amazing alternative albums. Plus, an RTRFM Merch Pack. Thanks to RTRFM and Musicians of the World.
GOLD SUBSCRIBER PRIZE
The Rosemount Hotel AAA Pass will provide you with a double pass to every show at The Rosemount for a whole year, so you and a plus one can enjoy everything from folk to punk to comedy shows. Thanks to the Rosemount Hotel.
THE RECHABITE GOLDEN TICKET
You and a friend could have entry to every gig at Northbridge's coolest multi-level venue, The Rechabite, for a whole year, with The Rechabite's Golden Ticket. Thanks to The Rechabite.
CHAPPELLI CYCLES BIKE
Win a sweet new bike from Chappelli Cycles for you to roll around town in style. Choose any model from the Chappelli range. Thanks to Chappelli Cycles.
NANNUP FESTIVAL FAMILY PASS
A family pass and camping for the Nannup Music Festival. Held in the town of Nannup next March with you and three friends or family. Thanks to Nannup Music Festival.
TURNTABLE AND HEADPHONES
A brand new Audio-Technica turntable to play all your favourite records and a pair of Focal Elegia headphones to make them sound good! Thanks to Rhubarb Records and Addicted to Audio.
REDGATE FOREST RETREAT AND ARLEWOOD WINES PACKAGE
Experience a 2 nights relaxing break down south for 2 people at Redgate Forest Retreat. Complete the experience with a wine tour and selection of wine and chocolates to complement. Thanks to Redgate Forest Retreat and Arlewood Wines.
SOLARBIKE E-BIKE
An Electric Bike from Solar Bike. Ride around town in eco friendly style and speed! Thanks to Solar Bike.
Talks Interviews
Tuesday 10th August
Census 2021: Building An Accurate Picture Of Australia During The Pandemic
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows families with young children are flocking into WA from the […]
Tuesday 10th August
WA Nursing Federation Calls for Changes
While the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on and the vaccine program slowly rolls out … the WA […]
Friday 6th August
Radiothon 2021 Is Nearly Here!
RTRFM’s annual subscription and donation drive Radiothon is back for 2021! This year, we’re reminding everyone […]
Friday 6th August
Movie Squad: The Suicide Squad & Fanny Lye Deliver’d
This week on Movie Squad, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler join Taylah Strano to discuss two very […]
Thursday 5th August
FITTER | HAPPIER: Emergency Departments
Western Australian public hospitals are currently experiencing very high demand, with more presentations and longer wait […]
Thursday 5th August
Composers’ Prelude Program
The National Trust has opened its next round of residences to Australian composers as part of […]
Music Interviews
Tuesday 10th August
Slightly Odway: Tash Marie VS Demon Days
“It came out the first summer I got my license.” Tash Marie popped by RTRFM a […]
Tuesday 10th August
PREMIERE: Supernaked drop mid-year delight in their self-titled EP
Art-pop duo Supernaked return to 2021 with their latest offering, a five-track EP. The self-titled effort sees […]
Friday 6th August
Exploring Sly With The Beegles
It’s been four years between releases, but this year Naarm/Melbourne based experimental act The Beegles are […]
Friday 6th August
FRIDAY MIX: Livvy Pâté
Livvy Pâté delivers RTRFM the Calling The Sun mix in the a sunny Friday aural love […]
Thursday 5th August
Gordon Koang – UNITY Tour 2021
“Unity”, is the name of the eleventh full-length studio album produced by South-Sudan-via-Melbourne musician Gordon Koang, […]
Monday 2nd August
FRIDAY MIX: Sara T
Ahead of the RTRFM Radiothon Party on August 14, DJ Sara T jumped back onboard for […]
Off Your Dial
Premieres
Tuesday 10th August
PREMIERE: Supernaked drop mid-year delight in their self-titled EP
Art-pop duo Supernaked return to 2021 with their latest offering, a five-track EP. The self-titled effort sees […]
Tuesday 6th July
PREMIERE: Lonesome Dove drop DREAMS, celebrate first track as full band
Starting life as a solo project for Nici Ward, now four-piece Lonesome Dove ready their first fully fledge single. […]
Saturday 26th June
PREMIERE: Hush Puppy “Too Cold”
Fresh local band Hush Puppy have burst onto the scene with the release of their brand new single, […]
This Week's Featured Music
RTRFM Feature
Private Space by Durand Jones & The Indications
Local Feature
Kiss Bingo by Franky's Shoedevil
RTRFM Sound Selection
Our favourite 14 new tracks
Golden Hour
OK EG
$4 Pizza
Ken Paolo & The Space Cadets
Sudden Weight (feat. Allysha Joy)
First Beige
Shekere (feat. Loji)
Moor Mother
Live at RTRFM
Tuesday 10th August
Slightly Odway: Tash Marie VS Demon Days
“It came out the first summer I got my license.” Tash Marie popped by RTRFM a […]
Tuesday 27th July
Slightly Odway: No Nomad V Buckland
“There’s a lot we could do with that.” With a few of their own new singles […]
Monday 26th July
Slightly Odway: Lana Rothnie V Lyndon Blue
“When I’m hearing lyrics that speak to me, it’s like they wrote that for me.” Lana […]
Friday 2nd July
Slightly Odway: Claudie Joy & The Joy Boys V Little Birdy
“It’s made appearances through lots of different points in the last couple of years” Back in […]
Monday 9th August
Indymedia on RTRFM – 9 August 2021
This week, Indymedia hones in on Australian mining companies and their meddling both here and overseas. First, Ray […]
Friday 6th August
Rewind – 6 August 2021
The first week of August is National Homelessness Week, and so it’s fitting that this episode […]
Thursday 5th August
Bunch of Books: Miles Franklin Shortlist (ep 43)
In this week’s episode of Bunch Of Books, our resident bookworm Danielle Raffaele extrapolates upon the […]
Friday 6th August
Movie Squad: The Suicide Squad & Fanny Lye Deliver’d
This week on Movie Squad, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler join Taylah Strano to discuss two very […]
Friday 30th July
Movie Squad: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins & The Toll
This week on Movie Squad, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler catch up with Teri Campbell to review two […]
Saturday 24th July
Movie Squad: Old & Shiva Baby
This week on Movie Squad, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler join Taylah Strano to chat two brand […]
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