Swing and Jazz music with a mix of old and new, as well as a touch of Latin American. Different guests every week including both music buffs and performers, with occasional live concerts.
Presented by Tim Harding and Anita Harris, with the occasional guest host just for fun.
1st Saturday of the Month: Tim Harding
2nd Saturday of the Month: Anita Harris
3rd Saturday of the Month: Tim Harding
4th Saturday of the Month: Anita Harris
Rare 5th Saturdays – All-in show if we can swing it (pun intended), with the odd special event.
About the presenters:
Tim Harding – Tim Harding is a former leader, arranger and trombonist with the Australian Cotton Club Orchestra. He has recorded four Swing CD albums - three on the Warner label, and one on his own Yandoo label. He has been one of the regular presenters of the Swing ‘n Sway program for over 20 years, selecting from his large collection of jazz and swing recordings which he began as a teenager.
Contact anitaharrisjazz@bigpond.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/swingnswayonthreecr
Vale Ralph Knight 
In 2020 we farewelled long-time regular presenter of Swing ‘n’ Sway and his own long-running program, Steam Radio, Ralph Knight. Ralph contributed to 3CR both on air and off for decades, initially lending his considerable technical expertise, constructing transmitters and studio building then later becoming an on air personality. Always remembered, and with us in spirit.
Who doesn’t love a rummage through some books and CDs on a Saturday morning? Come join us at the 3CR garage sale - Saturday 16 November, 9am-2pm in the 3CR carpark at the rear of 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy. There’ll be CDs, records, cassettes, books, household goods, 3CR merchandise and much more! Curated by the weekly show The Sporting Record and all proceeds go directly to the station. This event is part of the Garage Sale Trail.
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.
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)
