 Save the date! Make sure your membership is current and get on down to our Annual General Meeting.
Starts at 5:30PM on Thursday 28 March at Gadigal Information Service 27 Cope Street, Redfern.  MEGA LEGENDS alert! Hip hop legends Thundamentals dropped by the station this week (on Valentines Day no less😍) to deliver a jaw droppingly generous cheque of $15 000 BIG ones to help the station and our projects like the Young Black and Deadly Indigenous Youth music mentorship program.
They raised all the money through their 'Got Love' t-shirt campaign which kicked off early last November. $15 000!!! Seriously, how D E A D L Y is that?!? 💰💰💖💖🎉🎉  THe Yabun 2019 line-up is...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thelma Plum, Isaiah, Shakaya, Roger Knox, Kutcha Edwards, Green Hand Band, Sonboy, Rebecca Hatch and the YBD mob! Opening Ceremony kicks off at 11AM with the first band starting at 11:40.
 It's an action packed week leading up to Yabun!
Events kick off Monday Jan 21st at 7PM with Yabun Movie night at NCIE and the screening of the documentary 88. For more info, click here. On Tuesday Jan 22 there is an Elder's Community Lunch at Redfern Community Centrebetween 12PM and 2PM. On Thursday Jan 24 there is a Kids Disco at Redfern Community Centre from 5PM 8PM. On Friday Jan 25 in the evening there is the official Yabun opening with the Sunset Ceremony at La Perouse, It starts at 3PM and goes until 8PM. For more info click here. This is followed by the Yabun Preparty at the Factory Theatre frm 8PM until late, featuring Shakaya, Trials* (A.B. Original), Nooky, Solo* (Justice Crew), Sonboy, Rebecca Hatach, with special guests Thundamentals. * DJ Set only. For more info or to buy tickets click here. Then of course there's the BIG event, the Yabun Festival which starts at 10AM and goes until 7PM although many of you will no doubt be arriving with the march which starts from Hyde Park at 11AM and finishes at Yabun at 1PM. Finally the week finishes off with the official Yabun Afterparty which is at the Lansdowne Hotel from 8PM until 3AM. Click here to get your tickets. For more info on all of these events follow the festival on Facebook or Instagram or visit the Yabun website and OF COURSE always keep your radio locked on 93.7FM as we'll be broadcasting heaps of important Yabun info all week long including interviews and music from the artists who are performing. See yaz all soon!  If you would like to print one off for promoting the festival in your place of work or community please click here to download a full colour A3 version.
 On this Saturday 15th December from 6PM until 10PM on 'the Flat' at La Perouse, with heaps of family friendly activities and performances by Jarrod Hickling, Cianna Walker, Cindy Drummond, Warada Dance Group and Honey Piri. If you’re not in the xmas spirit yet, you will be! 🎉🎉🎄🎄
 Do you have a passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander music, culture and current affairs? Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation is currently seeking a Program Manager for Koori Radio 93.7FM. The Program Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the station. Under the direction of our CEO, the Program Manager is a contact point for internal and external stakeholders and key media organisations. This position manages the day to day staffing, the weekly programming schedule, broadcasters, sponsorship, and training opportunities. The Program Manager is also responsible for the implementing and monitoring the community radio codes of practice, GIS policies and procedures and other relevant legislations relevant to community radio operations. Gadigal Information Service (GIS) is a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts/media hub based in Redfern, Sydney. Established in 1993 GIS obtained its full time broadcast license Koori Radio 93.7FM 2LND in 2001 which broadcasts 24/7 to the Greater Sydney region and simulcast as on DAB+ (Digital Radio), with live streaming via the internet to the world and on our standalone app. GIS utilises radio and the arts to engage and inform on the issues and concerns affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other marginalized people living in Sydney. Click here to obtain an info pack. For more information please contact ceo@gadigal.org.au  Hip hop legends THUNDAMENTALS have PICKED US to partner with for this year’s #gotloveinitiative!!!! YAY US!
They just released a heaps deadly t-shirt with ALL the profits going directly to Koori Radio 93.7FM ✊🏿📻♥️!!! The #gotloveinitiative is Thundamentals using their elevated public profile to help others and serve the community. GOOD ON YA and THANKS fellas 🙏🏿!! The shirts are super FRESH! It’s also just in just in time for #ausmusictshirtday!! Hit this link to pr-eorder yours RN! |
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