South Coast FM

24/08/2026

Join the delightful Vika & Linda tonight on The Rhythm Section!!

Between 8-10pm they’ll be chatting Hall of Fame, current tour, Venetta Fields, their new record and the love of sauna and swimming.

Livestream from

www.southcoastfm.au

or FM band 88.1 89.1 or 89.5

31/07/2026

What new music releases have you enjoyed listening to in July?

Some of our South Coast FM presenters have shared their selections for the month. Swipe through to read about each one. ➡

This month's selections include:
🎧Mat of Radio Earthling - Le Grand Sbam
🎧Sarah-Tonin of Sin and Steel - Protest the Hero
🎧Graeme of the Rhythm Section - Beefheart and McQuinn
🎧Linda of Friday Mornings - Kathleen Halloran

20/07/2026

What's on this week? Community events, gigs, markets?

On Saturday 25th July at the Coronet Bay Hall, the Coronet Bay Community Association is running a Christmas in July, with dinner, desserts, party games, dancing and raffles!

Find out more, and get info about other events across our region at the South Coast FM What's On page at southcoastfm.au/events/ and feel free to drop your event recommendations for this week in the comments.

17/07/2026

Community Radio is a huge contributor to the promotion of Australian music, and artists can use this reach by ensuring they are set up properly on AMRAP, as well as reaching out to stations and presenters where they believe they'd be a good fit.

APRA AMCOS are running a webinar for artists in how to set themselves up for success in the use of AMRAP, see the info in their original post below if you're interested!

17/07/2026

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about local radio, arts and our community to fulfill open voluntary board positions at South Coast FM!

If you are an individual with diverse perspectives, and skills, experience or passion in areas such as governance, risk, fundraising and revenue development, financial management, stakeholder and community engagement, people and culture, or technology, and feel you can contribute positively to the station, our goals, and community connection, then this may be for you.

Our existing board members are friendly and welcoming, with meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm from our station in Wonthaggi.

If you're interested in joining us at an exciting time of change and growth, please contact [email protected] with an expression of interest.

16/07/2026

This week on the Rhythm Section, Graeme was joined in studio by local legends, No Promises to chat about their new album, and their vinyl listening party at Quirky Bar in Leongatha tomorrow night, Friday 17th July!

If you missed it, you can find the playback on SoundCloud at: https://on.soundcloud.com/vMQjyQfjek3HEKWfMC or via the links in our bio.

10/07/2026

South Coast FM is your local radio, broadcasting across South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Beyond!

In celebrating our community and region, today's "I'm a Coasty" submission is from one of our listeners, Paul, who shared a photo of a stunning little echidna foraging in Grantville.

He says he loves our region because "we have some of the most beautiful wildlife around."

Want to show us what you love about our region and celebrate being a Coasty? Reserves and parks, tourist attractions, businesses, wildlife, venues or events. Whatever it is that you love most, send your submission to [email protected]

08/07/2026

Ooh! We’re getting an early debut on South Coast FM! 😮

Slime Dimension are getting ready to debut their first single, and Sin and Steel is bringing us all an early listen for some fantastic Victorian based Melodic Death Metal. 🤘

Tune in tomorrow night from 10pm and make sure to use the Studio Tap n Text to share your thoughts on the release.

Want an early listen of the debut Slime Dimension single?

Listen to Sin & Steel on South Coast FM from 10pm-12am Thursday 9.07 and hear 'Our Lord Who Art the Slime' and other heavy tunes.

Tune in at 88.1, 89.1, 89.5 or live stream via southcoastfm.au