Salaam Radio Music School

Applications are now open for DJing, DJ production (Ableton live) and darbuka workshops as part of the 3CR Salaam Radio Music School. We have limited places available for each of the three streams of training and all workshops are free of charge. Applicants from the SWANA diaspora and First Nations communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The aim of the workshops is to solidify the participants skills to be able to perform (if they wish) by the end of the training course live on Salaam Radio Show. More detail and the application form are here. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday 18 October to projects@3cr.org.au. This project is financially supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

Untold Stories of Injustice

We’re so excited to launch this broadcast series produced and presented by formerly incarcerated women. In a society that heavily discriminates against people who have been criminalised, treating them as disposable and unworthy, we wanted to provide opportunities for formerly incarcerated people to be heard and listened to with respect curiosity, empathy and understanding. Catch the first episode of ‘Untold Stories of Injustice’ at 9am this Friday or catch up later online. Thanks to Humanists Victoria for their financial support of this project.

The First Wave film screening

Come along THIS Wednesday night to catch up with friends and comrades at the 3CR-Rising Tide screening of The First Wave. The evening includes speakers, a screening and time to catch up and learn about how YOU can be part of the 2024 Blockade in November up in Newcastle. 7pm, at CERES in Brunswick – see you there! Hosted by 3CR and Rising Tide, entry by donation. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. Please RSVP here.

Disrupt Land Forces Coverage - 3CR

Land Forces 2024, the largest land-based weapons expo in the southern hemisphere, is set to take place at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 11-13 September. While arms dealers and military giants gather inside, Disrupt Land Forces is organising a bold Festival of Resistance outside. With our long-standing commitment to amplifying resistance, we will be on the ground to provide exclusive coverage you won’t find anywhere else. Hear direct from the action every morning at 8am from Monday 9 to Saturday 14 September, listen to other coverage on your favourite radical program and catch up online.

3CR - artwork by Aysha Tufa 2017

Are you part of a community organisation dedicated to connecting and engaging your community? 3CR is a great place to voice your culture and connect with community in your language. Programming at the station provides a platform to share your organisation's activities as well as music and stories by and for your community. We provide training and technical support for members to develop skills and gain experience in broadcasting and media communication. Share your language and culture through the power of radio at 3CR! For more information read our Community Organisation’s Guide to 3CR or contact Innez 03 9419 8377 / volunteers@3cr.org.au (Artwork by Aysha Tufa, 2017)

Lost in Science Trivia Night

POSTPONED! Rescheduled date to be announced soon!

The annual Lost in Science Trivia fundraiser is on Monday 19 August, 7pm at The Birmingham Hotel, 333 Smith St, Fitzroy. Come early for dinner, bring a team, win prizes AND raise money for science on the radio! Email lostinsci@gmail.com to book your table. And remember to tune in each Thursday at 8.30am for your half hour dose of science with Claire, Stu, and Chris as they discuss new research, interview guests and talk frankly about science; from the everyday to how science has the potential to impact our world.

3 Songs 2024

Come along to 3 Songs on Friday 2 August at Mark St Hall in Fitzroy North. Each year singers and artists gather to present a fundraising concert to support the station. Six local choirs will each bring three of their most loved songs to raise funds and support Music Sans Frontieres, the World Music program presented weekly by The Boite (Tuesdays 12 -2pm). An annual feature in The Boite program of singing events, 3 Songs re-connects the singers, invites listeners into the songs and delights everyone in an evening of music and warmth. This year's line up includes: Living Out Loud dir Sue Johnson, Feel Good Choir dir Carl Panuzzo, Gorani men’s Georgian vocal ensemble, Mixed Drinks dir Therese Virtue, Sonidos Del Alma dir Iaki Vallejo, and Lingua Madre dir Kavisha Mazzella. Book now. 

3CR building

We’re pleased to be part of this year’s Open House scheme. If you’d like to sign up to come in and have a look around the station, get into a studio, and even record your voice for a station ID then check the details and sign up here. Be quick, it's THIS Saturday and places are limited. 

Accent of Women project

The Accent of Women Outreach project will deliver a dynamic radio training course for up to seven women from culturally diverse, new and emerging communities. The training will take place on Saturday mornings starting 31 August through to 16 November. Each participant will receive a $600 honorarium at the end of the training course. Participants are required to meet all of the course requirements and have attended at least 75% of the training sessions to be eligible to receive the honorarium. 
 
Applications are open from 15 July to 5 August. Please send through this form and your CV to projects@3cr.org.au before 5pm on Monday 5 August.  

Accent of Women program brief

Accent of Women application form 

Beyond the Bars 2024 - artwork by Samuel, Gunaikurnai/Wirangu/Kokatha

Beyond the Bars is Australia’s only live prison radio series giving voice to First Nations inmates in Victorian jails. Across nearly 20 hours of broadcasting, we get to hear directly from those incarcerated about the issues that are important to them, along with their shout outs to family and friends. Listen live, or later. Artwork by Samuel, Gunaikurnai/Wirangu/Kokatha. 

2024 broadcast dates
Mon 8 July 11am-2pm – Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (Deer Park)
Tue 9 July 11am-2pm – Barwon Prison (Lara, near Geelong)
Wed 10 July 11-1pm – Fulham Correctional Centre (near Sale, Gippsland)
Wed 10 July 1-3pm – Loddon Prison (Castlemaine)
Thu 11 July 11-3pm – Marngoneet Correctional Centre (Lara, near Geelong)
Fri 12 July 11am-1pm – Port Phillip Prison (Laverton)

Sound on for Solidarity - Aretha Brown

The month of June marks RADIOTHON at the station and this year’s theme is ‘Sound on for Solidarity’. 'Solidarity' has been at the heart of 3CR's work for nearly five decades across a range of issues and themes. Start saving your pennies people and we look forward to your financial solidarity during June. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. It's not too late. Donate online now. Artwork by Aretha Brown.