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. 

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.   

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 

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.