Kiama Community Radio goes live

Having produced over 300 podcasts in the last three years, Kiama Community Radio is now broadcasting live straight from their station, with even more ambitious plans for the future.

A big step from podcasting, Programs Manager Gabriela Cabral says everyone involved is all very excited.

“The whole point of Kiama Community Radio is to be a platform for local creatives, businesses and community organisations to let everyone know what they are doing. Being live, it means we can do that much easier.

“It also means the presenters who have been podcasting are now learning to broadcast which is a completely different skillset.”

With a goal to reach more people in the community, KCR plan to apply for an FM licence which means locals may soon come across KCR as they flick through radio stations in their car.

“It’s the next step and it’s a big step because there will be a lot of cost involved,” says Gabriela.

For the short term, people can listen to the KCR live every morning online or on through their app.

“If you tune in, you can listen for local information, local news, what’s on in the municipality and great local music. The rest of the time we’ve got a playlist we have curated that is easy listening,” says Gabriela.

As the station grows, Gabriela says they are always looking for volunteers.

“We want local people who have time, want to meet others, learn new skills and contribute,” she says.

“They don’t have to know anything about radio as we will train them. We’re looking for people to help us with marketing, administration, and broadcasting.”

For more information, call Gabriela on 0439 473 322 or email kiamacommunityradio@ gmail.com. Tune into their breakfast programme from 7-9am through their app ‘Kiama Community’ by Cassandra Zaucer