NoOsaCommunityRadio.org
Title
noosa community radio
Description
This brief history is alive and ongoing. Members are encouraged to participate. Any member who wishes to add, subtract, embellish or update it is most welcome to submit information to the IT Sub Committee at any time.
The first attempt to establish Noosa Community Radio started in early 1985, with a committee comprising, among others, former radio station manager Mike Prenzler, Cr. Peter Bycroft and Cr. Doug Bettins. However, the committee subsequently disbanded after being frustrated by red tape.
In 1994, local singer/songwriter Barry Charles, his wife Diana Dummett, together with an enthusiastic group of volunteers including Mike Brennan, Fred Broomhall, Cr. Vivien Griffin, Gerry Kuipers, Meritti Pricket, Jim Toomey and Andrew Tucker organised meetings to revive the idea of an independent alternative to commercial radio which would encourage experimental, innovative program ideas, and provide an opportunity for the thriving local music industry to be heard.
