Radiothon 2024

Radio Skid Row’s Radiothon 2024 has officially launched, calling on listeners to support our vital community radio station. For over 40 years, Radio Skid Row has championed diverse voices and issues often overlooked, including homelessness, disability, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. This year’s Radiothon will raise funds that keep the station running so we can continue to amplify marginalised voices. Donate to https://www.givenow.com.au/supportradioskidrow

New merch

Radio Skid Row is excited to announce the release of our new merchandise! We’ve got stylish caps and tote bags available, but hurry—stock is limited. Not only can you support your favorite radio station, but you can also look great while doing it. Plus, don’t miss out on our exclusive T-shirts, also available on our Shopify store. Grab yours before they’re gone and show off your Radio Skid Row pride! https://radio-skid-row-88-9fm.myshopify.com/collections/all

NEW SHOW’s

We’re thrilled to unveil our revamped schedule with some exciting new shows and updates! Reconnecting East and West, hosted by a dynamic group of young volunteers from the Arab Council, is our new talk and music program that dives into current issues and showcases a mix of vibrant tunes. Starting Monday from 8-10 PM, Soca Show with our new volunteer Faz will take you on a journey through the best in soca music and culture. On Saturdays, Nu’u Samoa welcomes Charli, who brings fresh perspectives and insights. Wicked Wednesdays sees the return of Miranda, offering classic tunes and fascinating facts every Wednesday morning. Art Loud, hosted by Nuria, explores local art exhibitions and DIY creative projects. Under the Microscope has moved to Thursday afternoons, continuing to highlight the finest local bands and music. Marcella’s Sunshine Sessions has rebranded and now airs on Sunday nights from 7-9 PM. Finally, Braindance, our new program by volunteer Tiger, delves into the world of jungle and experimental electronic music. Check out our schedule and tune in for these incredible new shows and updates! https://radioskidrow.org/programs/

Supporter Drive 2024

Radio Skid Row’s Supporter Drive has begun!

As a community radio station we rely on the ongoing support of listeners like you to keep our station running and our message alive. Become a supporter or program patron today, and enjoy great value for your contribution by receiving a supporter pack containing exclusive Skid Row merchandise. You will also go into the draw to win an electric bike valued at $2999.

Following is a list of the different ways you can support and what they entitle you to!

Radio Skid Row Supporter

• Supporter $40 – You will receive a pack containing stickers, access to our newsletter, and discount tickets to 2RSR events.
• Proud Supporter $85 – You will receive a pack containing stickers, access to our newsletter, discount tickets to 2RSR events, and a 2024 2RSR limited edition tote bag.
• Passionate Supporter $120 – You will receive a pack containing stickers, access to our newsletter, discount tickets to 2RSR events, a 2024 2RSR limited edition tote bag and hat.

NEW! Program Patron

You can now show your love for your favourite program on 2RSR by becoming a “Program Patron”. Additionally, if you represent an organisation or business, you can now throw your support behind a specific program and receive some great benefits.

• Program Patron (Individuals) $195 – You will receive a pack containing a certificate of appreciation, stickers, a 2024 2RSR limited edition tote bag and a weekly ‘thank you’ on the show of your choice.
• Program Patron (Organisations) $350 – You will receive a pack containing a certificate of appreciation, stickers, a weekly ‘thank you’ on the show of your choice, and your name & logo listed on our website.
• Program Patron (Businesses) $600 – You will receive a pack containing a certificate of appreciation, stickers, a weekly ‘thank you’ on the show of your choice, and your name & logo listed on our website.

One-off donation

As always, you can make a one-off donation of any amount. Radio Skid Row deeply appreciates any contribution, big or small. Every dollar from the community helps ensure we can keep the lights on and fund the important projects that have made Radio Skid Row such a hub of community activity for decades.

Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio

On October 7th, the Tin Shed’s Gallery showcased an eye-opening observational documentary that offered viewers an intimate glimpse into the world of Sydney’s very first community Aboriginal radio station, 88.9 Radio Redfern. This unique film played out against the backdrop of contemporary Aboriginal music, providing a valuable and authentic exploration of the people, their attitudes, and the philosophies that paved the way for a distinctly alternative response to the bicentennial year, which marked 200 years of colonialism in Australia. Throughout the transformative year of 1988, 88.9 Radio Redfern served as a vital hub for communication and solidarity within the Koori community, illustrating how Aboriginal people ingeniously harnessed mass media to cater to their specific needs. It’s a captivating journey that showcases the remarkable adaptability of social structures in the face of significant cultural change.

FILM SCREENING: Radio Redfern Documentary

Radio Skid Row took over the panel discussion space for the afternoon. They invited Luke Pearson from Indigenous X and Barbara McGrady, a highly acclaimed, award-winning photographer, to join them for an insightful viewing of the documentary “Radio Redfern 88.9.” Following the screening, the panel delved into a thought-provoking conversation about the significance of creating radical media in our contemporary world. The discussion was enriched with the presence of founding members of Radio Skid Row-Radio Redfern, including Nicola Joseph, Graham Davis King, and others. Guiding us through that engaging day was the host, Binowee Bayles.

PANEL: Race & Diversity in the Media 

Radio Redfern 1988 bicentenary protest coverage

January 26th 1988, Australia was celebrating 200 years of white occupation of Australia. Radio Skid Row in Sydney decided to mark the occasion by handing over its entire airtime to the Radio Redfern team. During the bicentenary protest several experienced Indigenous journalists were working and each was assigned a “white helper” from Skid Row who would carry spare cassettes and batteries for them and deliver the recorded interviews to a motor bike rider on designated corners. The National Film & Sound Archive inducted the bicentenary protest coverage by Radio Redfern into the NFSA’s prestigious Sounds of Australia registry. 

NFSA Bicentenary Protest Coverage Radio Redfern 1988