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NEWS
Last update 23 August 2010
MBS Young Performer of the Year:
2010 State Finalists announced
Congratulations to the artists selected as SA Finalists in the MBS Young Performer of the Year Awards for 2010. They are:
- Vocal
- Ms Naomi Hede
- Ms Kate Wyatt
- Mr Ian Andrew
- Ms Elizabeth Riley
- Instrumental
- Ms Anna Cooper (Flute)
- Mr Jonathan Heng (Piano)
- Mr Kiseock Kim (Violin)
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5MBS increases broadcasts of fine music concerts in Adelaide
As part of our commitment to promoting fine music in South Australia, 5MBS regularly records concerts and performances in Adelaide. Many of these are broadcast as part of our regular schedule, particularly those from Recitals Australia, the Accompanists Guild and the Flute Society of SA. Other concert performances have been broadcast as part of our regular fine-music programs.
Through the efforts of the 5MBS Recording Team, and our associate, Kym Wilson Concert Recording, we now have a substantial resource of unique audio material. In order to share the pleasures of this fine music with our listeners, we are increasing our broadcasts of recorded concerts.
From July this year, we are producing regular programs, Adelaide Made and Adelaide in Concert, which are dedicated to Adelaide concerts, by local or visiting artists. In addition, you may also hear extracts or full local concerts on our regular programs. The broadcast schedule for all upcoming concert broadcasts can be found here.
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5MBS Anniversary Radiothon a HIT!!
The celebrations for the first anniversary of our move from Hutt Street in June have been voted a great success, with the convivial premises at River Street hosting a constant flow of visitors.
5MBS President David Monten said that the response from members and listeners was fantastic, and thanked the many volunteers who worked so hard to make the occasion such a hit.
Thanks also to all those supporters who took the opportunity to become members, renewing members and donors.
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5MBS Transmitter refurbished
During the first two weeks of March we gave our Transmitter a major overhaul, during which time 5MBS was broadcast on low power using standby transmission equipment.
We are now pleased to say that the refurbished transmitter has been reinstalled at our site on South Terrace, and we are now transmitting at the full power allowed under the terms of our broadcasting license. Listeners who have reported in the past a “less than clear” reception might like to check their reception now and report their results back to 5MBS Management, by email to manager@5mbs.com, or (08) 8346 2324 during business hours.
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Thanks for your response!
Thank you to all those of our listeners who have responded to the Listener Survey. The survey period has now closed and we are busy collating results from the large number of listeners who have responded either by mail or on-line.
We expect that there are more responses currently in the mail, and we will update you with the survey results as we finalise them.
At 5MBS, we are committed to providing our listeners with
programs that are enjoyable. You can give us feedback, at any time, on our programs and
what you like and dislike. Send us an email to manager@5mbs.com or call the station during business hours on (08) 8346 2324.
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5MBS launches Jazz Magazine
To keep Adelaide's jazz fraternity fully informed of upcoming events, 5MBS has recently launched Jazz Magazine, a weekly program broadcast on Monday evenings from 5 to 7pm. The program will mainly focus on the Classic or “Traditional” Jazz style which has always characterised the Monday and Tuesday Jazz programs on 5MBS.
The first program went to air on Monday, 15 February at 5pm. Presented by 5MBS newcomer John Watts, it featured the first part of a two-part series about beloved Adelaide trombonist Deryck “Kanga” Bentley.
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Program Changes From 1 April 2010
(Jazz & European Concert Hall)
Jazz lovers will be pleased to know that there will be an
extra hour of jazz each week. Jazz Kaleidoscope commences at 7pm on Thursdays, and will incorporate Jazz Talk Adelaide, featuring interviews with local and visiting celebrities. Listen
to Jive at Five for details of the actual program content.
European Concert Hall will be heard on the 4th and 5th Monday, and the 5th Tuesday of the month.
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5MBS Public Fund
The 5MBS Public Fund has been established for the purpose of seeking and
receiving donations from members of the public to support the objects and
purposes of 5MBS. The 5MBS Public Fund is listed on the Register of Cultural
Organisations (ROCO) maintained by the Australian Department of
Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.
Because the 5MBS Public Fund is listed on the ROCO, donations to it are tax deductible. Tax
deductibility applies to cash donations of $2 or more. There are other
forms of donation that can be made and you can get information about these
from the Australian Taxation Office.
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Bequests
5MBS is Adelaide's only community station devoted to Fine Music. The cost of maintaining this Fine Music service is very high even though all associated with it are volunteers. We can only continue the service to music lovers with the aid of subscriptions and donations.
If you enjoy Fine Music and Jazz and wish to see it continue to be part of the future, please consider leaving a bequest to 5MBS in your will. Your legacy will ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy Fine Music and Jazz in the way that you do now.
For an appointment to discuss leaving a bequest to 5MBS, please contact the Station Manager, Michael Owen on (08) 8346 2324 or by e-mail at mbs@5mbs.com.
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