THE LIFFEY LOUNGE ROOM
It’s a new program for those that know a bit about music; good music that defies categorising into a specific genre, with some background and stories related to each track. avoiding obvious mainstream pop or heritage rock, the program contains music from Australia and overseas,
new, and established artists.
Chris Thompson has been involved in recording, mixing, and producing music for decades, working with the likes
of Paul Kelly, the Waifs, Augie March, and the Hilltop Hoods. He worked with triple j recording many local and overseas acts.
On the other hand, Dave Hanslow has spent too much time and money on music over the years, having managed a record store in a failed attempt to reduce his spending.
Chris and Dave invite you into their lounge room in Liffey for a relaxed hour of chat and interesting music. you should hear some gems worthy of further exploration —– on Sundays from 6pm wherever you get your CITY PARK RADIO.
DOWNLOAD March Program Guide HERE
THE PANDA HOUR
Hi, my name is Harley and I will be hosting the Chinese Mandarin program called “Panda Hour”. Some segments of the program will be presented in English and some segments will be in Chinese Mandarin.
The program is aimed to provide information about Chinese culture, Chinese language, lifestyle and health news as well as introducing Chinese songs and music.
I am a Chinese language teacher at a local primary school and originally comes from Taiwan. I have been living in Australia for more than 20 years. I love travelling and experience different cultures and food.
Panda Hour will be heard on alternate Thursdays at 7pm starting 9th March
NEW PROGRAMS – SUNDAYS
PRESENTER SURVEY
In an ideal world we would be able to quickly recruit and train a new cohort of presenters to fill gaps.
But, in the short term, we need to think laterally and explore ways we can best utilise your valuable time and commitment to program presentation.
In this spirit, City Park Radio needs your invaluable contributions to this important survey. We need to hear about the programs you would like to present and when you might be able to do this.
We also would to hear your ideas about our program schedule. For example, you might be interested in presenting a particular program if it is broadcast at a different time (or over a different duration). A blank copy of our program grid is included with this survey HERE. This may assist you to explore possibilities around programs and timeslots.
You might like to present your multicultural program between 8-9 in the morning,…. have spoken word programs at 10am followed by a 3hr Long Lunch program … put your thinking caps on !
If you are not too sure about our programing philosophy behind the layout of the current program grid, ask the programming committee.
We need to bring all of our creative talents to the table and see what is POSSIBLE! … the survey is HERE
Program Reviews and Air Checks
At our last Management meeting, Saturday 18/02/23, a vote was taken regarding the continuation of program reviews and air checks.
The management committee unanimously voted to continue as they were accepted as a necessary part of station governance.
Should you have any concerns please feel free to contact any member of the committee to discuss.
8mm CAMERA
Last newsletter we put a call out to help our digital mastering service with 8mm video player … Two days later – Elizabeth W made a generous donation of a camera. We are also on the hunt for another camera or player for DV mini tapes.
DIARY
4th 9.00am. Bunnings BBQ
4th 11.30am Public Program meeting
followed by program meeting
4th 1.30pm Induction training
18th 9.30am Management meeting
24th 12noon – Long Lunch from Harmony Day – Mowbray
SPONSORS
Top of the day ladies and gentleman, here is some feedback to discuss at your next Board Meeting.
City Park Radio is my go-to Launceston radio station. Listened to by many of my business colleagues, friends and the shopping public. Feedback from customers many whom have discovered my retail enterprise through City Park sponsorship ads over the years have been rather critical of late unlike I’ve encountered before! Their comments are many and varied, so without hesitation I will elaborate on the most talked about, in a hope they can be addressed promptly.
Unlike television, you are aware there are no visual elements in radio, and this is often considered one of the biggest disadvantages compared to television. Radios are also often used as background noise, and listeners may not always pay attention to presenters, editorial and sponsorship advertisements. So for radio to survive these days many are aware that those behind the scenes have to work so much harder.
Number one comment is the lost of Hot Seat, obversely this show has been one of the station’s most listened to programmes.
Other comments range between definitely not enough female announcers and a few presenters that have the personality of a petrol bowser. I do agree if we are going to invite a radio station into our homes or workplaces then the voiceover needs to engage the listener with some humor built on their particular personalities.
The age demographic obversely changes dramatically depending on the interviews and musical selection. Much feedback received favours the input of local talent, but more focus is needed on indigenous music and interviews such as the very popular lunchtime with Chris Ball on Fridays. Several of the newest female announcers are extremely interesting and entertaining. Their musical playlists are well fact-checked along with an informative sprinkling of humor.
In our fast changing world the station’s local news coverage needs to be expanded and be more relevant to Northern Tasmania.
The variety of programming has improved no end, but the listening public have been asking why are these top shows not replayed during the daytime. I also agree many of the late night programmes are rather brilliant and are very worthy of further listening. Repeating shows would help cover the shortfall in announcers.
Sponsorship advertising needs to be more punchy as this adds much to a presenters programming schedule plus definitely brings in the dollars for the advertiser. The Tea Shop is a perfect example. The current gin and tea ad has been financially rewarding for my business. Many advertorials are just voice-overs and are quite frankly, boring!, possibility a contributing factor why their are so few new sponsors coming on-board.
On another note, the readings from the Examiner Newspaper in the opinion of many including myself needs to be overhauled, (modernized). Shorter and edited articles with less of the gorier details with more coverage of sport and the editorial comments from the public.
The above criticisms are a cross section of comments from customer feedback and myself and not all necessary those of the editor of this comments letter.