Indigenous Media - July 2010

Noongar Radio wins at the 2010 Perth NAIDOC Awards

100.9fm Noongar Radio has celebrated its first anniversary with two wins at the 2010 Perth NAIDOC Awards.

Perth’s only Aboriginal radio station won the not for profit category and Hip Hop Show presenters, The Two Norty Bros – Sam Pilot-Kickett and Jamahl Ryder – jointly won the best artist category.

“The Perth NAIDOC Awards are a solid reflection of just how far Noongar Radio has come in its first year on the airwaves of Perth,” said Station Manager, Michelle White. “It’s also great recognition of the talent of our volunteer presenters.”

The awards were presented at the Perth NAIDOC Opening Ceremony in Wellington Street on Sunday the 4th of July.

“Noongar Radio will continue to thrive and grow and improve with the strong support of the Noongar community.” said Noongar Radio Chair Carol Dowling, who collected the not for profit award on behalf of the station.

The awards come almost one year to the day after Noongar Radio was officially launched at the same event last year. Since launching, 100.9fm has grown from an automated playlist to fourteen regular programs and more than 20 dedicated broadcasters and volunteers.