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14/01/2026

New MainFM gig guide!

MAIN FM: your community radio station. Quality music, local news, views, events and weather.

11/01/2026

Following Friday’s devastating bushfires, we are committed to supporting our community during this incredibly difficult time.

Throughout this week, tune into The Lowdown on 94.9MainFM at 8:45am - 9am daily, to hear about community recovery initiatives, ways that you can access support or contribute.

We are also broadcasting a live bulletin daily at 12 noon, to share new recovery initiatives as they emerge. Our community is mobilising fast and we aim to help you connect with each other.

If you have a recovery or support initiative you’d like us to share, please email [email protected].

For information including community meetings, recovery hub and relief support updates, visit the January 2026 fire event page on Mount Alexander Shire Council website:

https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Community-and-Wellbeing/Emergencies-and-preparation/January-2026-fire-event

While MainFM is not an emergency broadcaster, we will continue to support relief and recovery efforts wherever possible as the full impact of this disaster unfolds.

Tune into 774AM for ABC Emergency Broadcasting or the Vic Emergency App for emergency alerts.

08/01/2026

MAIN GAME REGISTRATIONS — DON’T MISS OUT! 🌟

Registrations are still open for the MAIN Game, MainFM’s much-loved annual footy fundraiser, happening on the King’s Birthday long weekend, Sunday 7th June, at the historic Camp Reserve, Castlemaine.

You don’t need to be a footy star — all ages, all genders and all abilities are welcome. First-timer or seasoned player, there’s a spot for you, with weekly training sessions starting in April.

Pull on the boots and be part of a day packed with footy, music and community spirit. 🏉🎶

👉 Register now and be part of one of Castlemaine’s favourite traditions! https://forms.gle/X8jMJ4XMXdouLGq16

07/01/2026

Summer show Catch Ups on MainFM. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Femme Fortissima presented by the very talented Elizabeth. This episode first aired earlier in December. Enjoy.

https://www.mixcloud.com/MainFm/femme-fortissima-20251212/

07/01/2026

Latest MainFM gig guide is here folks:

MAIN FM: your community radio station. Quality music, local news, views, events and weather.

05/01/2026

Summer show Catch Ups on MainFM. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Fresh Produce presented by Emily. This episode aired back in October and features faboo new tunes from The Belair Lip Bombs, Little Guilt, Tame Impala, thatboykwame, Carla Geneve, Headache, Courtney Barnett and a bunch more. Enjoy.

https://www.mixcloud.com/freshproduceMainFM/fresh-produce-23rd-october-2025/

05/01/2026

We’re welcoming the new year with a fresh and fabulous program grid! 🎶📻

✨ What’s new (and returning):
🔹 Luqman’s For Electronic Music Lovers moves to Mondays at 8pm, exploring a wide range of electronic genres.
🔹 2006 with Manny & Lee returns to its Saturday 10pm slot.
🔹 O My Stars with Lewis moves to 8pm Tuesdays.
🔹 Opening Tuning, with veteran presenter Steve Charman, moves to Tuesdays at 10pm.
🔹 Ross Richards joins us with The Luddite Show, Tuesdays at 6pm – a celebration of all music with a low-tech angle.
🔹 Against the Grain, presented by Darren Tinkler, delivers an hour of punk and hardcore on Tuesdays at 9pm.
🔹 Satellite of Love, with Elizabeth Scanlon, airs Wednesdays at 3pm, showcasing local performing artists and the people who bring events and festivals to life.
🔹 The Spirit of Jazz, presented by Jakob, lands on Fridays at 3pm.
🔹 From Paddock to Plate, hosted by Alice, on Sundays at 4pm, explores how our food is grown, processed, and consumed.

Thank you for listening and supporting community radio.
Stay connected and stay tuned 94.9 on the fm dial or stream via mainfm.net! ⚡⚡

04/01/2026

Summer show Catch Ups on. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Pachelbel's Caravan, where our delightful Julia brings you a beautiful selection of classical music for you to enjoy. This episode aired back in October. Pachelbel's Caravan airs on Tuesday mornings at 9am. Enjoy.

Waterman - 'Ade' - Rodney Waterman, recorder, Doug DeVries, cavaquinho Locatelli - Trio Sonata Op 5 No 1 in G major - Ensemble Violini Capricciosi Torelli - Brandenburg Concerto No. Op 6 No 10 - Charivari Agreable, Kah-Ming Ng Torelli - Sonata for Trumpet - Lars Eklund trpt, Drottningham Baroque ens...

01/01/2026

Summer show Catch Ups on MainFM. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Ramjet Radio presented by Rosie Ramjet. This episode aired back in July when we were back in the studios for the first time after the floods. Enjoy.

https://www.mixcloud.com/Ramjetradio/ramjet-radio-93-were-back-baby-29-july-2025/

31/12/2025

Summer show Catch Ups on MainFM. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Someplace Somewhere presented by Crag. This episode first aired one year ago and it’s rather special as it features an in depth interview with Colin Lemon, who we lost back in September. Enjoy.

https://www.mixcloud.com/SomeplaceSomewhere/someplace-somewhere-with-colin-lemon/

31/12/2025

Summer show Catch Ups on. Did you know you can listen back to some of your favourite shows on Mixcloud? Today we're highlighting an old episode of Deep House Chewton with Sam. Sam rocks the house every Friday night at 10pm. This episode aired back in August and features a curation of progressive house. Enjoy.

Listen to Deep House Chewton 29/8/25 by mainFM

21/12/2025

Owing to threatening weather last Friday the planned outside broadcast of Rotary's Carols in the Park was unable to proceed. However the event was recorded and will be replayed this afternoon, Sunday Dec 21, at 4pm in place of 'Paddock to Plate' (which is in recess for a few weeks).