2 Triple B Fm Community Radio

1 In 100 Year Flood ?

We had been worriedly watching the waters lap at the back of our mudbrick home in recent floods, but the deluge of March 31st 2009 was something we could hardly prepare for. Like so many homes and businesses in the Bellingen / Urunga / Sawtell / Coffs Harbour area, we were left in shock and awe at the sheer intensity of the rains and the suddenness of the torrent of stormwater which gushed straight through 2BBB. It appears that none of the drainage systems around here are designed to cope with the intensity of the downpours that are coming our way due to climate change?

We were still valiantly broadcasting as the the water cascaded in, and once the rains had subsided and the electrician had given the all-clear, we were back up on air in a jiffy. Thanks go to all of the volunteers who pitched in and rescued our valuable equipment and who then took part in the massive clean-up. The smell has to be smelt to be believed! If there is any way you can help us recover, please do call in - any help at all will be very gratefully received!

Click here to watch Tim Cadman's Movie of the Flood on the ABC Contribute site

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Listen to the super star line up that YOU could be watching in person over the Easter weekend in Byron Bay.

Some lucky Subscribers will also win tickets to the ERIC BIBB concert in Bellingen on 9 April. Plus CDs!!

Support YOUR 2tripleB - Radio of the people, by the people, for the people – celebrating 25 years of volunteer, non-profit community broadcasting.

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2BBB To Broadcast From Global Carnival

2BBB Broadcasts From Global Carnival

After a succesful testing of the Wirefree broadcast from 2BBB's OB-1 (Outdoor Broadcast Van) at the Organic Growers' market, the station geared up for 30 hours' live broadcasting from this year's Bellingen Global Carnival.

From 6pm Friday October 3rd till 10pm Sunday October 5th Tark's team of intrepid volunteers gave our listeners a taste of what was on at the Global. 30 hours of live outside broadcasting is no mean feat. The interviews with artistes, the vox pop's and the music were all of top quality and were greatly appreciated by the many listeners who couldn't make it to the Showgrounds.

A big thank you to Tark and Trevor from 20/20 Imagineering for their big effort in making the broadcast possible, as well as all the other volunteers and community organisations who have contributed to the upgrade and outfitting of the OB Van.

What is 2 BBB FM?

2 Triple B FM is a fantastic little Community Radio station based in the wonderful Bellinger Valley. Our team of dedicated volunteers will have been broadcasting a diverse range of programs on 93.3 and 107.3 fm for 25 years by September this year.

To celebrate our 25th Birthday - and thanks to the tireless efforts of Leo Bradney-George - many of this area's fantastically talented musicians have donated songs to a benefit CD for the Bee's. "Mudbrick Radio" is available from the station direct and many local retailers. It's an absolute bargain at only $10 and features the following:

1. SWING GITANE - The Bulanyi Brothers - 2:52
   
   
2. TAMA OMA - Kirsten Mackenzie - 3:22
   
   
3. VOICES IN THE WIND - Kristian Benton - 3:41
   
   
4. THE TEST - Jack Carty - 4:43
   
   
5. BURNIN’ TRACK - Kell Stoner - 3:28
   
   
6. LISTEN TO THE SOUND – Akabella - 4:56
   
   
7. SOMETIMES - The Wyldcard - 4:36
   
   
8. THE FRAGILE KIND - Tahlee & Sam - 3:55
   
   
9. FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT - Jota - 6:17
   
   
10. CATHARSIS - Thorazoo - 4:15
    
    
11. SAILORS OF THE ARK - Paul Hemphill - 7:07
    
    
12. BLESS THE DAWN - Kym Pitman - 4:16
    
    
13. FLOWERS AND RAIN - Guy Delandro - 4:17
    
    
14. DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP - Tallowood - 5:14
    
    
15. CONTACT - Strange Dog - 3:40
    
    
16. THE EARTH SONG - Alter Native - 3:34

Thanks to all of the artistes for their contributions!

We have a wide range of music and content on offer to our listeners, including dedicated French, Spanish and Aboriginal shows. Why not check out our programme guide which has the lowdown on our great shows and profiles on our dj's. The Spring-Summer 2008 schedule is now out and is as diverse as ever - thanks again to Misty for pulling it all together.

New Board After AGM

On 18th September a new Board of Directors was elected at the Annual General Meeting of Bellinger Community Communications Cooperative.

Board Of Directors 2008-2009

Cherie Race (Secretary & Treasurer)

Ellie Fruitrich

David Perry

Helen Proud

Anna Bray

Leo Bradney-George

Simon Rawson

Brenda Birk

Katie Wilson

Chair Persons Report

Chairperson’s Report to
The Annual General Meeting
Bellinger Community Communications Co-operative
18 September 2008

We are moving into a new technological era, and we will be facing many new and challenging innovations in coming years. The long expected energy crisis is upon us, and the near future will also be a time of uncertain macro- and micro-economic performance. There will be some difficult decisions for 2bbb. But I am confident that all those involved with the station will manage the situation well.