KIIS Network
 | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
Broadcast area | Sydney (KIIS 106.5) Melbourne (KIIS 101.1) Brisbane (KIIS 97.3) Adelaide (Mix 102.3) Perth (96FM Perth) Canberra (Mix 106.3) |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ARN |
| History | |
| Launch date | 2015 |
| Replaced | Mix Network |
| Coverage | |
| Stations | See list |
The KIIS Network is an Australian commercial radio stations owned and operated by the ARN. Formerly branded as the Mix Network, the network was rebranded as the KIIS Network in 2015 following the relaunch of KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. The KIIS Network is named after KIIS-FM, a Los Angeles based radio station broadcast on the 102.7 MHz FM band.
History
In November 2014, ARN announced that from January 2015 a year after the demise of Mix 101.1 in Melbourne and the successful rebranding of KIIS 106.5 in Sydney earlier that year, the Mix Network would be rebranded as the KIIS Network, with KIIS 101.1 alongside KIIS 106.5, 97.3FM and Mix 102.3.[1] The Brisbane and Adelaide stations retained their respective station names and music formats, but adopted the same branding themes inline with their KIIS sister stations. Mix 106.3 in Canberra is also a part of the network, but predominantly carries its own programming. An announcement of their branding being realigned to the rest of the KIIS Network was made in December 2019.
In December 2014, it was announced that Fairfax Media would merge with the Macquarie Radio Network and sell 96FM Perth to ARN.[2][3] In January 2015, 96FM joined the KIIS Network.
In January 2022, it was announced that Brisbane's 97.3FM would rebrand to KIIS 97.3, following the acquisition of Grant Broadcasters by ARN.[4]
Stations
As of April 2024, the KIIS Network consists of thirteen radio stations.
| KIIS station | Location/s | Music format/s |
|---|---|---|
| 96FM | Perth | Adult contemporary, Mainstream rock |
| 96FM 80s | 1980s music | |
| KIIS 97.3 | Brisbane | Adult contemporary, Hot adult contemporary |
| KIIS 80s | 1980s music | |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 101.1 | Melbourne | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 106.5 | Sydney | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| Mix 102.3 | Adelaide | Adult contemporary, Hot adult contemporary |
| Mix 80s | 1980s music | |
| Mix 90s | 1990s music | |
| Mix 106.3 | Canberra | Adult contemporary |
Mix 106.3 Canberra is a joint-venture with Southern Cross Austereo and programmed as part of the Triple M network. However, it does air some networked programming from joint venture partner ARN (The Christian O'Connell Show from Gold 104.3 Melbourne and Jonesy & Amanda from Gold 101.7 Sydney).
Networked shows
- Gordie Waters^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- Will & Woody (from KIIS 101.1 Melbourne)
- The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- The Pick Up^^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- Up Late / Up Early with Zach & Dom^ (from KIIS 97.3 Brisbane)
- Chris Page and Amy Gerard in the Morning^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- The Christian O'Connell Show^^^ (from Gold 104.3 Melbourne)
^KIIS only | ^^KIIS and Mix102.3 only | ^^^except Sydney and Melbourne
Digital radio
The KIIS Network simulcasts each station in the network on DAB+ digital radio in their local markets. It also broadcasts in a joint venture with the Pure Gold Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix. The KIIS Network stations are also available online via iHeartRadio.
On DAB+ in all markets (except Perth and Canberra), the KIIS Network operates a 90's pop digital station branded as KIIS 90s (branded Mix 90s in Adelaide), alongside an 80's pop station in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
See also
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Kiis acquires Perth's 96FM to complete national network". AdNews. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "96FM Perth sold to ARN for $78m". Radio Today. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Brisbane's 97.3FM transitioning to the KIIS brand". 17 January 2022.