Community radio celebrates new studio
Tue 06 November 2007
Carlos Robinson, Bachelor of Journalism
Around 80 people gathered outside The J youth centre in Noosa Junction to soak up the carnival atmosphere. There was a jumping castle, face painting, and live music from local musicians, including Pantastic, Barry Charles, Kate Gibson and Harii Bandhu.
Cr Pardon said the project to build the youth centre and radio studios in Noosa Junction had taken several years, and he had gained some grey hairs in the process. But he said that having the community radio station at the youth centre helped give it a soul.
The station moved to the new studios last November, after previously broadcasting from a boat shed at Tewantin.
Noosa Community Radio president Mark Rodriquez said the station was 13 years old, but today was important because it marked the first major milestone in the new building.
“We’ve settled in, and now we can see what we need to fit into our new home in the middle of town,” Mr Rodriquez said.
He said community radio was important because it represents one of the last bastions of freedom of speech.
The station is operated by volunteers, and receives funding from sponsors and government grants.
Image(s) designed by Carlos Robinson