Light FM

Wikipedia:

LightFM (call sign: 89.9) is a Christian community radio station in Melbourne, Australia. It broadcasts on 89.9 FM (3TSC) from studios at 333 Mitcham Road, in Mitcham and a transmitter on Mount Dandenong.

History

The station's beginnings can be traced to 1977 when Melbourne Christian Radio was founded It conducted test broadcasts in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as 3MGR before purchasing air time on commercial station 3DB, which is now known as Mix 101.1.

The organisation that runs LightFM was formerly called Triple Seven Communications. They conducted a three month temporary broadcast in late 2001 and was informed in December of that year that they were successful for one of the four community licenses available from the Australian Broadcasting Authority, now the Australian Communications and Media Authority. LightFM began full time permanent broadcasting on Sunday 1 December 2002.

Initiatives

Fairfax News on 3AW

89.9 Light FM simulcasts the Fairfax News Network broadcast on 3AW every hour or so.

Nine News Simulcast

An exclusive simulcast of the Nine News at 6pm with Peter Hitchener and Jo Hall airs at 6pm every night of the week, except if the Nine Network is covering the cricket or the NRL Grand Final. The newsreader for that night chats with LightFM every afternoon, previewing the bulletin at 6.

Careline

The LightFM Careline is a supportive service for people that need prayer, an explanation of Christianity, or simply an understanding ear. Where requested callers can be referred to a local church. The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund has assisted with the operating costs of the Careline in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Digital Radio

In 2010, digital radio launch as the simulcasting Light FM, on 14 April 2011 saw the launch of Light FM on digital (features radio programs for our community, a mix of mainstream and Christian music, & teaching programs), However the Light FM simulcast on digital radio until 27 October 2011, we are in test broadcast mode until our official launch on 1 December 2011 is LightDigital.

Presenters

Light FM on-air team

The presenters of Light FM these include Ken Green, Lucy Holmes, Clayton Bjelan, Cassie Nichols, Dan Veling, Kel McWilliam, Jesse Morrissey, Can Want, Craig Harper, Jane O'Brien, Tim Malone, Glenn Starr, Steve McNamara, MJ Want, Allan Martin and in addition to the Nine News Melbourne team.

Shows

LightFM has many full time announcers employed at the radio station.

Main Shows:

Other shows will include Mornings with Clayton Bjelan, Afternoons with Dan Veling, Melbourne's Night Alive with Jesse Smith, What's My Theme with Kel McWilliam, The Green Room (Aussie & NZ artists), Talking Life with Peter Janetzki, Focus on the Family, Insight For Living, A Different Perspective, History Makers, In Touch, Christianity Works, LightFM Weekends, The Family Show with Liam, Robbie & Jo, The Grandstanders with Craig Harper & Jane O'Brien, The Hot 25 Countdown with Liam Renton, Experience Church with Allan Martin and Open House with Leigh Hatcher.

In addition to our new shows on LightDigital will include Behind the Music, Message of the Day from a local church, The Rock Across Australia, Fusion, Light & Life, Marriage & Family Life and Face 2 Face, as well as news and weather on the hour, LightDigital music mix, Traditional music mix and Worship music mix.

Music

Christian

LightFM play a wide array of music of both Christian and secular. Christian music on the station is generally a mixture of pop, modern rock, and gospel. These include songs from such artists as Rebecca St James, Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Newsboys, and Rachael Lampa. LightFM play up to 40% Christian music not including Christian songs from mainstream artists such as Mary Mary and U2.

Mainstream

LightFM generally play a mix of adult contemporary music. This makes up the other 60% of the music in which they play. This quite often results in the station playing songs from the Billboard 100 Adult Contemporary. These include songs from Leona Lewis, Colbie Caillat, and Michael Bublé. They also include music from the top 40 Australian and United States singles charts. However still play a variety of pop and Soft rock songs from the 1990s and early 2000s.