2RRR newsNews service for Sydney radio station 2RRR.Open Mic- (Found July 23, 2008 ) This Saturday 19 April on OPEN MIC Kathy will be presenting Smooth Sounds featuring the best in adult contemporary music. Then power up your political passions with Strange Fruit where Jamie explores the rocky relationship between pop and politics from the 1930s to the present day. You'll hear some of the greatest pop songs that not only capture the essence of the times but also helped to define them. Open Mic Saturday 2pm.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1050462976 Support Cancer Survivors- (Found July 23, 2008 ) The Cancer Council's Relay for Life is happening on 10-11th May. It's a 24 hour outdoor fundraising event where teams of 10-15 people will walk, run, skip, hop around ELS Hall Park oval in North Ryde. There'll be plenty of food and entertainment all day and night. It's a great chance to get together with friends and family in support of a good cause and celebrate the lives of cancer survivors. To register a team call 9334 1994 or email: relayforlifenswcc.org.auhttp://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1050299521 Emergency Services Radio- (Found July 23, 2008 ) 2RRR has a new program dedicated to news and issues surrounding the emergency services. ESR is produced and presented by four local firefighters and aims to promote community safety and understanding about what firefighters, police and paramedics do everyday. The ESR team have a regular segment devoted to answering your questions on any emergency services issue. Tune in every Thursday 3-4pm.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1050299000 This Week on Open Mic- (Found July 23, 2008 ) Stevie-D's MINIBYTE takes a chunk out of all thing technological. He'll talk about purchasing computers and free software to enahce your system plus how you, your computer and video camera can reach their full potential. Then join Emily UNDER THE COVERS for some unusual cover versions of hit songs. Find out the whos, whys and wherefores of cover music. Open Mic 2pm Saturday 17 May.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1052700546 Matthew's Magical Musical Hour- (Found July 23, 2008 ) The radio show that's been 14 years in the making - you'll hear weird soundtrack music, discussions on cult cinema, as well as strange & twisted music from here, there and everywhere. Hosted by Matthew - the programmer formerly known as the Earley Curley. Tune in ... you might like it. Sundays 11pmhttp://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1054694904 Open Mic- (Found July 23, 2008 ) This week Open Mic features THE WOODEN SPOON, where the DODGY LLAMA presents a lighthearted review of the first half of the Aussie Rules season. There'll be great music, guest interviews and Dodgy will reveal the ten quirkiest nicknames given to sporting teams. Open Mic Saturday 14 June 2pm.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1055121094 This week on Timeslides- (Found July 23, 2008 ) Celebrated author John Birmingham, who penned "He died with a Felafel in his Hand", will be talking to Natalie this week about his new book "Dopeland", which examines the marijuana culture in Australia. So tune into Timeslides Saturday 7th June 4pmhttp://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1054695904 Healthy Vibes on 2RRR- (Found July 23, 2008 ) Tune in on Friday afternoons to hear 2RRR's new alternative health program. Experienced naturopath Shirley Hicks explores alternative health issues and lots more. Your gateway to a healther lifestyle - Healthy Vibes - Fridays 3pm.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1055122403 Open Mic- (Found July 23, 2008 ) The war on terror is expanding across the globe to defeat rogue states. But who or what defines a rogue state A nation without controls on its expansion One that holds power over smaller nations One that instils fear by both economic and military force This week on Open Mic join Collateral Damage as we explore what some are calling the "new age of crypto-fascism". Open Mic 2pm Saturday 7 June.http://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1054531276 Elverton Highwater on the move- (Found July 23, 2008 ) To hear about all the fascinating characters and bizarre goings-on in the town called Elverton Highwater you'll have to tune in on WEDNESDAY evenings now at the all new twilight time of 6pm. Don't miss the second series of this crazy town and its inhabitants. Wednesdays 6pmhttp://www.2rrr.org.au/cgi-bin/2rrr.pl?cmd=showNews#1053917331 |