Edge Radio
| Broadcast area | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.3 MHz FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Tasmanian Youth Broadcasters |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Edge Radio (call sign: 7EDG) is a community radio station situated in the Australian city of Hobart. It is a youth oriented station, with most of its presenters under the age of thirty.[1] It began broadcasting in February 2013 and receiving a license from the Australian Broadcasting Authority in December 2002.[2]
Edge Radio focuses on local music, running a Tasmanian music show weekly. The studio is located in the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus.[2]
It has won numerous CBAA Community Radio Awards, including for Excellence in News and Current Affairs Programming (2019), and Best Station Fundraising Campaign - Small Station (2021).[3]
In 2003 Edge Radio won Community Radio Station of the Year at the CBAA Community Radio Awards.[4]
References
- ^ Kane, Young (2 May 2007). "Edge Radio's birthday bash". The Mercury. p. 9.
- ^ a b Kane, Young (4 April 2013). "Edge radio turns 10 and that's just the start". The Mercury. p. 5.
- ^ "Past CBAA Community Radio Award Winners". Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Briggs, John (1 December 2003). "Young radio station snares major awards". The Mercury. p. 7.
External links
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