Yep, K-Rock’s content has to be world-class, not ‘regional solus market class’ as it has been for too long. Let’s hope they can find a good MD who can curate an exciting and individual playlist.
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Does that mean they’ll drop trying to be KIIS?
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Does that mean they’ll actually do what their name says and play ROCK?
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Considering ARN no longer owns K-Rock & Bay93.9, both stations have been given a new look website - in-line with the remaining ARN Regional stations.
I wonder what licensing agreement is in place at present for this sharing?
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ARN has never owned K-Rock and Bay FM. When ARN bought Grants’ radio stations those two were not included in the deal.
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I read @thesub1’s comment at the time and wondered if the meaning was that now that Grant Broadcasters is no longer in its previous form?
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I stand corrected - I was obviously meant to say, now that K-Rock & Bay93.9 are no longer part of the larger (former) Grants network, why is it that their websites have only recently been given a facelift to match the brand new ARN Regional websites?
Grants (K-Rock & Bay93.9) would’ve had to pay ARN Regional for this to be done, surely?
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…at SCA.
Chris will broadcast weekdays on K rock, driving local content as well as steering the sound of the station musically in his new role.
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Thanks for the update. Poor woman probably multitasking on the same money to retain her job.
An article about K Rock’s Music Director & Workday Announcer, Chris Holland.
The article also mentioned that he presents a weekly show on K Rock that promotes local artists & local shows in the Geelong region called “Great Ocean Odes”, which airs on Wednesday nights at 7pm.
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Good to see K rock has its own playlist. They’re playing some good music, on a par with the metro stations.
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What format? Much different to the pop stuff before?
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Yes I heard 2Pac - California Love and Puddle of Mudd - Blurry, in amongst some more recent pop songs. It was a good mix.
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Puddle of Mudd was a staple of K-Rock’s back in the day, good older track to mix in with the newer stuff to cater for the older listeners who’ve hung around.
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One of my favourites from Puddle of Mud. This song was a sample on Hot100 in Darwin back in the day when they were a modern rock station.
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A very iconic presence and voice in Geelong radio. Wish him all the best with the new challenge.
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A challenge indeed considering Grants cut back local news in Victoria (at least) during the pandemic, using it as an excuse (along with the music scheduling)
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His final breakfast show will be on Friday 3rd May.
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