Special Episodes

“In the outer suburbs of Naarm/Melbourne, Bec Sykes has been quietly crafting something beautiful.” Pop folk noir artist Bec Sykes [Duo] played a Parlour Gig on Saturday July 4 at 3MDR and it was magic! This show is part of Bec’s tour celebrating the release of her debut album ‘Pepperpot Magic‘. Tracklist: Marlene Do You Dream In Colour Joshua Paint The House Grey Last To Know Convincing Ground Six I Know What You Like Sculpture Edithvale Crow Song Caroline “I could listen to you sing all day Bec. Wonderful to hear you return with another stunner, your way with melody and the way this song unfolds and subtly builds is excellent.” – Zan Rowe – Double J (Review of ‘Joshua’) “Bec’s voice has a signature to it. It’s akin to listening to Gordi, Paul Kelly or Missy Higgins in that it is instantly recognisable, creating an immediate sense of comfort in hearing that timbre. Her songwriting also swings in the same ballpark as the aforementioned artists.” – Laundry Echo This gig has been made possible with support from Creative Australia.

This show was a deep dive into the album 'Loveless' by My Bloody Valentine. Track list: Only shallow loomer to here knows when when you sleep i only said come in alone sometimes blown a wish what you want soon (all by My Bloody Valentine)

Community Radio: Our National Sound: A new podcast series featuring Australian musicians reflecting on the important role community radio has played in their careers and creative journeys.    The series features conversations with Sarah Blasko, DOBBY, Mo’Ju, L-FRESH The LION, Bad//Dreems, Body Type and Annie Hamilton, highlighting the unique relationship between Australian artists and community broadcasters. L-FRESH The LION said community radio delivered direct audience outcomes for emerging artists, “if we went and did a live performance on air at a community radio station the day before the show, we were selling a minimum of 20 to 30 tickets the next night. And that’s huge when you’re trying to break into new spaces,” he said. “I’ve had almost no commercial airplay. So my whole career has been built on community radio and ABC stations,” said Sarah Blasko.   

Fast Forward to 07:40 for the start of the set by Sweet Nothing SETLIST: Peppercorn Illiad Rug Mirage Kissing Hands Shaking Babies Komodo Zenith

Naarm three piece BOGGLE play in front of a live audience in The Parlour at 3mdr Setlist: Sinkhole The Jig Is Up JBT Clean Phreak I Run The Show Photobooth Reconnect Julienne

Join us for the 2026 Anzac Day Dawn Service Outside Broadcast from Upwey Belgrave RSL.

Tara hosted Fresh Air for a Musical Theatre dive - Seussical the Musical, The Greatest Showmen, Anastasia and more!    

Musical theatre teen Tara brings a bevvy of her favorite musical theatre tracks for the April school holidays. 

Join us for a live broadcast from the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, featuring performances from Hannah Schmidli and Beck Sian.

Stand in solidarity with First Nations artists, leaders and friends. This annual event is hosted on Wurundjeri land. Always was, always will be. Featuring a Welcome to Country with Aunty Joy, and performances from Kiwat Kennell and Uncle Kutcha Edwards.

A special Fresh Air featuring songs from some kids from all over the outer east that have been through a really special program that Rotary Boronia began facilitating a few years ago.  Knox Rocks is a Rotary driven, youth focused  program that gives kids in our local community to learn about song writing.   Mark and Katie tell use all about their experiences and we play some music from the program. A small content note, parts of the show includes discussion of suicide and eating disorders, which some listeners may find distressing. If this topic is difficult for you, please take care of yourself. You’re welcome to step away, change the station, or reach out to someone you trust. Support is available, and you’re not alone.  Track List: My Old Heart - Janusha  January - Charlie  Easy as Breathing by Joshua Never Coming Home by Katie * performed by Emma Jury Katie’s Song by Katie (Called Day by Day by Katie Rose on Spotify)  Everything You Said by Ash * performed by Emma Jury Spotlight by Chloe * performed by Emma Jury (winner of the The Basin Music Festival Song Writing competition (Junior section) in 2024 Highs and Lows by Jordie  Support Resources (Australia) If you or someone you know needs support: Lifeline  13 11 14 — 24 hours a day  lifeline.org.au For anyone experiencing distress or crisis. Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636  beyondblue.org.au Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns. Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467 — 24/7  suicidecallbackservice.org.au Ongoing phone and online counselling for people at risk and those supporting them. Butterfly Foundation – Eating Disorders  1800 33 4673  butterfly.org.au Specialist support for eating disorders and body image issues. Headspace (for young people 12–25)  1800 650 890  headspace.org.au Emergency services: If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.   

Join hosts Pete and Dan for a special live session with the Mixed Emotions band from Interchange Outer East! Celebrating International Day of Persons with a Disability.   Sound engineer Ben and assistance from Phil and James. 

Join Xani on The Feast for a special interview with Baker Boy aka Danzel Baker ahead of his new release DJANDJAY, available 10th September.

Robert Arthur makes a one-hour appearance to celebrate 3MDR’s Radiothon and 40th year, starting off with a rarity from John Lennon - Life Begins at 40 Co-presenter of The Feast (and 3MDR President) Ben Langdon sings Mama, recorded for The Dotted Line in 2019 Featured as a  music bed throughout the show is Scans, from the new Keep Moving album by Xani Kolac, another co-presenter of The Feast, Tuesdays at 3pm. Come Alive from the new album Abreast by The Maes. Another Aussie duo, Charlie Needs Braces, present This Land, from their new album Nyaa Wa Melbourne Ska Orchestra also have a new album The Ballad of Monte Loco.  Two tracks from it: Spring In My Step and Bom Bom Bom Back to our theme Life Begins at 40 from Dave & The Dynamos, recorded 40 years ago Peace and Understanding Is Hard To Find, the Junior Walker & The All Stars tune, from Renée Geyer Live At The Basement in 1986. 8 Ball Aitken builds on this with Peace Love & Understanding, from his 2021 album Ice Cream Man, a song with a message from a dozen world leaders. Jimmy Little goes one further with What’s So Funny About Peace, Love & Understanding, from  his 2007 album Life’s What You Make It, first recorded by Brinsley Schwartz and then Nick Lowe To finish a song about dementia from Colin Buchanan’s 2025 Memory Town Blues album, Remember For Me.  

Robert Arthur returns for another hour during 3MDR’s Radiothon. More songs about dementia: Adam Harvey’s Remember Me (from Let The Song Take Me Home 2024) and Ben Walker’s I Won’t Forget (from A Place I Like To Go To 2024). See You At The Bottom from Andrew Swift’s new album Lucky Stars 2025 Ghosts and Heroes, the title track of Ben Walker’s new 2025 album. Another Shot, the brand new 2025 single by Adrian Payne My Old Guitar, the brand new 2025 single from Cec Peterson Bob Dylan at the Palais Theatre by The Hornets from the 2000 Can’t Live Without You album is followed by a swag of Dylan tunes interpreted by Aussie performers: You’re A Big Girl Now by Clint Wilson (single 2021) She Belongs To Me by Neil Finn with Pajama Club (Chimes of Freedom 2012) If You See Her Say Hello by Ross Wilson (The Woodstock Sessions 2000) Knocking On Heaven’s Door by Chris Wilson (The Woodstock Sessions 2000) I Contain Multitudes by Emma Swift (Blonde On The Tracks 2020)  

Join Phil and Mike with guest host Freo for a special Radiothon reunion of 'Let Me Show You Where It's At' - last on air in the late 80s!

Will yarns with singer songwriter Les Thomas about the power of music in dark times and the role community radio can play in supporting independent artists. 

Join Will as he chats with the iconic sister duo Vika & Linda Bull ahead of their upcoming show at Burrinja Cultural Centre.

A special Radiothon episode of the Mad Mile Music Club's 'Green Room Chat' celebrating the 40th birthday of both 3MDR, and the Hoodoo Gurus classic album, 'Mars Needs Guitars'. Dave Faulkner chats with Freo about the Album, the bands journey and what they've been up to lately.

Mark Gardner hosts Brassed Off with bands from Monbulk College ahead of their performance at the Hilltop Festival. Featuring Paranoid and the Anroids, Almost June, and The Mountain Howlers.

Monday 23rd June TIGHT PANTS turns 100 and you can be part of the fun!! DJ Sal Sparkles hosts a live to air parlour gig  – featuring Primary High

Join us in our very own Parlour for an evening of live music with two of our very favourite local musos, Neesy Smith & Stewart Kohinga. Sat 5th October 2024