NEWS

Last update 7 December 2011

• Vale Alan Hewitt
• Final of this year’s 5MBS Young Performer of the Year Award
• Changes to the Program Line-up on Saturday (30 June 2011)
• 5MBS thanks Kym Bonython family for generosity (25 March 2011)

Congratulations to the New 5MBS Honorary Life Members

At its Annual General Meeting on 28 November the Music Broadcasting Society of South Australia (5MBS) approved the appointment of two Honorary Life Members: Robyn Lidgett and Glen Quick.

Among Robyn's achievements were her active involvement in the establishment of the Society, acting as the inaugural Librarian. She was also instrumental in the foundation and success of radio 5MBS. Robyn has continued to contribute her efforts and to play an important role in the life of the Society.

Glen undertook a major role in the establishment of the Society, acting as the inaugural Secretary. He was subsequently Vice-Chairman, and he was instrumental in the foundation and success of radio 5MBS. Glen continued to contribute his efforts and to play an important role in the life of the Society.

Both appointments were confirmed by the meeting with acclamation.

Glen has commenced a series of regular contributions to the 5MBS web site

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VALE ALAN HEWITT

Radio 5MBS, and the Music Broadcasting Society of SA, mourn the passing of our President Alan Hewitt. Alan was a fine person, a very good musician, and a great supporter of jazz performers in Adelaide.

Alan is remembered as a performer and band leader, and his early collaboration with singer Bev Harrell.

An active member of the Musicians Union, Alan was President of the Adelaide branch from 1978 to 2011, and Federal President from 1995 to 1997.

As a Jazz presenter and more recently as President with 5MBS, Alan was liked and respected by his friends, colleagues and 5MBS listeners.

We extend our thoughts and deepest sympathy to Alan’s family.

CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM LINE-UP ON SATURDAYS

There will be some changes to programs in Saturdays beginning on Saturday 2nd July.

Saturday Morning Concert returns between 9 – 11am.

The repeat programs of our special groups will now move to late afternoon and present an easy transition from Charivari.

4 – 5 pm Repeat of From the Movies and World Music
5 – 6 pm Repeat of Recitals Australia/Flute Society/Accompanists Guild/Adelaide Made

The fine music for dinnertime listening continues with a repeat of Live at the Concertgebouw from 6 – 8pm.

For the rest of Saturday evening, there's plenty of music for jazz lovers.

8 – 9pm – Good News Blues
9 – 10pm – Cabaret Club

Saturday nights finish as usual with New York Jazz.

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