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INFORMATION ABOUT BROADCASTING AND RECEPTION OF 5MBS 99.9FM ARTS DIARY: Download or listen on line. NEWSLast update 1 March 2010
5MBS launches Jazz MagazineTo 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. Program Changes including Jazz TalkFrom 1 April 2010, there will be another jazz program for listeners to enjoy. Jazz Kaleidoscope commences at 7pm on Thursdays, and will incorporate Jazz Talk Adelaide, feturing interviews with local and visiting celebrities. European Concert Hall will be heard on the 4th and 5th Monday, and the 5th Tuesday of the month. New program features top local jazz talent . . .Adelaide has a wealth of jazz talent, with many players and composers of world standard. Recognising that local jazz doesn't get the exposure it deserves (on most radio stations), 5MBS launched a new 5-program pilot series - "Jazz Talk Adelaide". The monthly one-hour programs featured one of our outstanding players each month. Our jazz team believes that the talent pool in Adelaide is broad enough to allow the program to expand to a weekly show in 2010. And while the primary focus will be on Adelaide, the scope of the program will allow for interviews with interstate and overseas artists who visit the City to perform. Jazz fans will also be interested to know more about these artists. The inaugural Jazz Talk went to air on 31st August and featured Mike Stewart. Mike has recorded with some of the top international names in jazz and has a high profile as leader of Adelaide's best known big band. Mark Ferguson, of Marmalade Circus fame, was the program's second guest, in September and the October show featured Mike Bevan. Mike is one of our leading guitarists (in the Latin style), and had recently returned with interesting stories from Brazil. Janet Seidel would certainly be one of Adelaide's best known international jazz stars - with her roots firmly embedded in this state - and she was our guest for November. The Jazz Talk project is an exciting one, with a number of the jazz team keen to produce future programs if the pilot programs prove successful. The pilots will go to air at 7 pm on the fourth Monday of each month, until December. Program changesFollowing the changes made in July (see below) some further minor changes have been made to our weekend programs. First, Intermezzo (5-7 pm on Sunday) and Early Music (7-9 pm on Sunday) have been combined into a new three hour program Baroque and Before (5-8 pm on Sunday). Blues and Soul is now extended by an hour with the earlier starting time of 8 pm. Saturday Night Light has been renamed Saturday Night Classics and its focus will change from baroque to classical and early romantic music. Some changes were made to our program schedule from 1 July 2009. They are reflected in our program guide and the changes to look out for are:
5MBS HAS MOVEDCost pressures at Hutt Street have meant that 5MBS has had to seek new premises. The search has been successful and suitable premises have been located at 4A RIVER STREET, HINDMARSH. This new address is off Adam Street, which runs from Port Road to South Road just north of the West End Brewery. Our new postal address is PO Box 57, Hindmarsh SA 5007, telephone number (08) 8346 2324; but our email address (mbs@5mbs.com) and web site address (5mbs.com) remain unchanged. While there is still work to do in the fit-out, the major part of the move was accomplished in the week beginning 8th June 2009 and we started broadcasting from Hindmarsh with Prelude on Monday 15th June. Keep an eye on the web-site (and an ear on the station) for news of our official opening. Young Performer of the Year AwardYoung Queensland Soprano wins 2009 MBS Young Performer of the year
Young Queensland soprano, Milici Illic (pictured) is the 2009 winner of the MBS Young Performer of the Year Award [PDF] – taking the $10,000 travelling scholarship generously provided by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust. Biographical details of Milici and the other contestants [PDF] in the National Final, held at Pilgrim Church Adelaide on 28 November. Tenor and Pianist win SA Final of MBS Young Performer of the Year AwardThe winners of the SA State final of the MBS Young Performer of the Year Award were tenor, Robert Macfarlane, and pianist, Jonathan Heng. The competition, hosted by Radio 5MBS, was held on Saturday 26 September in Pilgrim Church. See here for media release. National Final 2008SA Wins MBS Young Performer of the Year again!State winner of the MBS Young Performer of the Year, pianist Stephen van der Hoek, became the third South Australian in four years to take out the national prize. Stephen joins 2006 winner, soprano Sky Ingram, and 2005 winner, pianist Michael Ierace, and will benefit from a $10,000 National Travelling Scholarship provided by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust. Congratulations Stephen!! Read more about Stephen's win... [PDF] SA State Final 2008An impressive field of nine talented young South Australian musicians competed in the SA finals of the MBS Young Performer of the Year Award on 28 September 2008. Stephen van der Hoek, piano, was winner of the Instrumentalist section and also chosen as the overall winner. Stephen will be the State representative at the National Awards, to be held in Sydney on November 22. Soprano, Daniela Jedrzejczak, won the Vocal Award and received a cheque for $300 sponsored by John Davis Music. Daniela, accompanied by Mark Sandon, performed works by Mozart, Ravel and Heggie. The judges for the South Australian Award were two prominent names in South Australian music: Diana Harris, OAM and Carl Crossin, OAM. Sky Ingram continues her successWe at 5MBS are delighted to learn that 2006 State and National MBS Young Performer of the Year award winner, Sky Ingram, continues to notch up successes. At the 2008 Mathy Awards Semi-Finals, Sky was one of four (two sopranos and two baritones) selected by the Adjudicators to compete at the Finals Concert on Tuesday 28th October. The finalists are:
National Adjudicator, Deborah Riedel, said that the judging panel deliberated long and hard and, although the decision was difficult, they were unanimous in their choice. She added, “It has been a delight to hear both in the Heats and Semis some of the wonderful talent young Australian singers have to offer – I’m sure you will agree ‘Australia’s Got Talent!’” The state representation is an interesting one. For the first time in memory the finals line-up does not include a singer from New South Wales and Sky Ingram could be said to represent South Australia, her native state (she is currently studying in Western Australia). These young performers will strut their stuff on the stage of Sydney Opera House, with Brian Castles-Onion and the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra in the pit.
5MBS PUBLIC FUNDThe 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. Bequests5MBS 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 8232 6566 or by e-mail at mbs@5mbs.com. |
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