Eagle FM (Australia)

93.5 Eagle FM is a contemporary hit music station based in Goulburn, Australia^[1] and broadcasting to the Southern Tablelands^[2] region of New South Wales on 93.5 FM. Eagle FM is a part of the Capital Radio Network.

Eagle FM

93.5 Eagle FM's primary studio
Goulburn, New South Wales
Broadcast area	Southern Tablelands
Frequency	93.5 MHz
Programming
Format	Contemporary Hits
Ownership
Owner	Capital Radio Network 50%, Grant Broadcasters 50%
Sister stations	GNFM, Snow FM
History
First air date	31 January 1997
Call sign meaning	2SNO – Snow FM (Eagle FM's sister station)
Technical information
Transmitter coordinates	34.757890°S 149.763401°E / -34.757890; 149.763401
Repeater(s)	103.9 MHz, Crookwell
Links
Webcast	player.listenlive.co/62491
Website	www.eaglefm.com.au

About

Eagle FM launched on 31 January 1997 as the subsequent FM licence to Goulburn's commercial station on AM, 2GN (now GNFM).^[3]

The station is owned in a near 50–50 joint venture between Capital Radio Network^[4] and Grant Broadcasters^[5] trading as Goulburn Radio Broadcasters Pty. Ltd. The station shares its branding and music with fellow Capital Radio Network station Snow FM.^{[citation needed]}

Eagle FM's Goulburn studios ("Radio Goulburn") are shared with sister station GNFM (formerly 2GN).^[6] The building is located on the corner of Lagoon and Union streets.^[7] Eagle FM is primarily played out from Studio A. Goulburn Radio Broadcasters is also responsible for broadcasting Grant Broadcasters' national hot country network, KIX Country, in the Southern Tablelands.^{[citation needed]}

Eagle FM has a repeater in Crookwell, re-transmitting Eagle FM on 103.9 MHz.^{[citation needed]}

History

Eagle FM's Twitter account is the 77th oldest among Australian radio stations.^[8]

The station's playout software is Zetta from RCS, having previously used Master Control also an RCS product.^[9]

In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented local Anzac Day services proceeding. In response to this, Eagle FM and 2GN provided a dawn service airing just prior to 6am programming.^[10]

On 31 October 2020, Eagle FM's Dylan and Matthew 'MJ' Brokenbrough^[11] broadcast live for 24 hours straight in support of Goulburn's Relay For Life which had changed their usual event due to coronavirus.^[12] This event was nominated for a Goulburn Australia Day 2021 award in the 'Event of The Year' category.^[13]

Programs

Eagle FM broadcasts a number of local and syndicated hosted programs:

Eagle FM Program Schedule (QT1, 2021)

Program	Time	Host Studios	Notes
Breakfast with Jake	Weekdays 6am to 9am	Eagle FM	Local program
High School Hits Blitz with Jake	Weekdays 9am to 10am	Eagle FM	Local program
Maximum Music Workday with Gemma	Weekdays 10am to 1pm	Eagle FM	Local program
Workday Arvos with Paddy	Weekdays 1pm to 4pm	Snow FM	Eagle FM and Snow FM announcers switch stations for the Arvo show
Fitzy & Wippa	Weekdays 4pm to 5pm	Nova	Syndicated audio packages from Nova
Kate, Tim & Joel	Weekdays 5pm to 7pm	Nova	Syndicated audio packages from Nova
Maximum Music Weekend	Saturday 6am to 4pm	Snow FM	Eagle FM and Snow FM announcers switch stations for weekends
Fitzy & Wippa (Highlights)	Saturday 4pm to 5pm	Nova	Syndicated audio packages from Nova
Maximum Music Weekend	Sunday 6am to 5pm	Snow FM	Eagle FM and Snow FM announcers switch stations for weekends
Kate, Tim & Joel (Highlights)	Sunday 5pm to 7pm	Nova	Syndicated audio packages from Nova

Local Announcers

• Gemma Sweeney (Workdays, 2021–)
• Jacob Aquilina (Breakfast, 2021–)
• Jenna D'Apice (Workdays, 2021)
• Matthew 'MJ' Brokenbrough (Breakfast, 2019–2021)^[11][14]
• Dylan Finch (Workdays, 2018–2021)^[15][16]
• James Preston (Breakfast, 2018–2019)^[17]
• Bill 'Billy' Bradley (Breakfast, 2016–2018)^[18][19]
• Jack Wallance (2016–2018)^[20][21]
• Damien Haffenden (2013–2014)^[22][23]
• Murray Ryan (2013)^[24][25]
• Dene Broadbelt (2012–2013)^[22]
• Andrew Mata (2010–2013)
• Joe (Joey) Groth (2011–2011)
• Rick Shipp (2008)^[26]
• Jason McLean (2000–2002)
• Dan Cassin (1998)^[27]
• Andy Young^[28]
• Blair Woodcock^[26]
• Ryan Nicholls^[29]
• Luke 'Crossy' Cross^[30]

Awards and recognition

• 2021, Eagle FM has been nominated for an Australia Day award in the Event of The Year category, for their 'Radio Relay' Broadcast marathon in 2020.^[13]
• 2020, Eagle FM won the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Business 2580 Award for Best Media & Entertainment Company.^[31]
• 2019, Dylan Finch was a finalist in the Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRA's) for 'Best Achievement In Production'.^[32]
• 2017, Bill Bradley won the ACRA for 'Best Newcomer On-Air', country market^[33]
• 2016's ACRA's saw Eagle FM's Andy Young win Best Entertainment/Music Presenter (Country)^[28]
• 2002, Jason McLean won the ACRA for Best Music Personality and Best music special.
• 2001, Jason McLean won the Raward for Best Music personality.

See also

• GNFM
• Snow FM
• Capital Radio Network
• Commercial Radio Australia

References

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