Station News

Successful 2bbb Broadcast 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.

Community Broadcasting – Your Local Voice

Community Broadcasting is media owned and produced by communities for communities.

It is independent, not for profit and actively promotes access, participation and diversity.

Community broadcasters are located all over metropolitan, regional rural and remote Australia. This sector of the media has grown significantly in the last decade.

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.

Radio Training Course

The next course starts: Wednesday October 22, 6 30pm – 9 pm Goes for 7 weeks Ends: Wednesday December 3, 2008

You Will Learn:

radio presentation skills
studio techniques
station management
ethics and responsibilities of community radio

Tutors are: Dorin Hart and Leo Bradney-George

Your Commitment:

Three and a half hour formal session plus individual practice in the 2 BBB FM studios each week for 7 weeks

Those who complete the course to a satisfactory level may apply for their own show on 2 BBB FM or help in any of the other areas of need at the station, like production, music, admin, outside broadcast, maintenance, etc