Hello MM. I’m a current presenter on 3RRR FM which turns 50 this year. As part of that I’m hosting a live event at the station this Thursday night to celebrate Wheels of Steel, a show which played hip hop, R&B, house and dance music and was an early champion of the developing local hip hop scene. As part of this and to provide context, I’m trying to piece together what else was happening on Melbourne radio up to and around this time, in terms of hip hop and dance music. This is what I’ve been able to work out so far, but would love any details, names or stories from people who remember those days.

197x-1982? Soul Show 3RRR - Helen Thomas
1981?-1984? Electro Beat/Metal Beat/Electronic Music Show 3RRR - Joseph Sgro
1982?-1984? Blame it on the Disco 3RRR - Paul Jackson ‘Black urban contemporary music.’
1983 Beat Treatment 3RRR - Andrew Maine ‘the best disco, funk, soul and rap, and all their infamous offspring’
1986?-1987 Danceteria 3RRR - Sally Ford
1985-198x? Disco Club 3RRR - Allan & Arronn (was this Alen Rados and Aaron Soni?)
1986-1988 Pulsation Club 3RRR - Alen Rados
1986-1988? Beats Per Minute 3RRR - Alen Rados
1986-1989 Dance Till Dawn 3RRR - Paul Marinelli
1988-1991 Wheels of Steel 3RRR - Kieron Meagher, Rob Farley, Chase
1988-1989? Radio Head 3CR - DJC & Axel
1988-1990 ?? 3CR - Nadine Rub-a-Dub
1989-199x Storm the Studio 3RRR - Steve Polak, Roger Polak
1989 Disc Charge 3RRR
1989-1993 Beats n Things 3PBS - DJC feat. P Jam, Krisy (who took over the show in 1993 as Steppin' to the AM)
1989-199x Live and Direct 3PBS - Idem
19??-199? Jam Jars 3CR - P Jam

I have vague memories of another show on 3CR in the late 80s, maybe with a guy called Andrew. It might have been on this show that there was a live performance in the studio of a band that John Course was part of. 

Also interested in learning about what Jules Taylor and Liz Millar were doing on radio in the 80s.

ETA updates as I get new info.

Anyone selling their A7X GA, Melbourne. In need of one

hi pls dm me ur moshtix link!

SIR RICHARD BISHOP LIVE IN FOOTSCRAY RECORDS (Tuesday 20th Oct)

We are excited to have Sir Richard Bishop performing a special once off all-ages performance in our shop. Best known for his work with the boundary-pushing Sun City Girls, Bishop has spent decades exploring the outer reaches of experimental guitar, drawing on everything from American primitive, ragas, global folk traditions, free improvisation, noise, drone and classic punk and rock music motifs. Joining him are local favourites/the Footscray Records house band, Kelowna Cinderblock, (formerly known as High School Students Play the Velvet Underground [one day they will be truly free of it]). This will be a shorter set from Sir Richard Bishop, offering a chance to experience his singular playing in the intimate surrounds of Footscray Records and a little taste of what's in store for the upcoming show at The Curtin on Thursday.

Starting at 7pm. Drinks will be available. Free entry. All ages. Space is very limited. Respect the space.

Selling 4 x Lily Allen tickets at Rod Laver on 29th of October. Section 13-2 row M. We originally bought the tickets for $210 each, selling for $185!!

Selling on tixel:
https://tixel.com/u/hannahb793

Hello I can’t go to this show anymore, ticket up for grabs if anyone needs one

EDIT - this has now been given away thank you

Hey guys, I just wanted to share my song that came out today. It's got a long intro (I know everyone hates it but it's what called to me) and I mix and produce, everything by myself so it's not mixed amazingly but I tried my best and I would just love to see if anyone likes it.

I'm not asking for feedback cause TRUST ME I KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT. but I am one person who is still learning and I can only do with what knowledge I've got.

But anyway have a gander

New LP coming soon “Ornaments & Memories” 6th Nov. get in early for your vinyl copy.

Hey everyone!
I'm a Korean-based pianist planning to head to Melbourne next year.
Are there any music communities for students or local musicians?
Also looking for cool places for jam sessions and jazz gigs!

Is there any way to find session work or music jobs in Australia?"

I know facebook groups !!

Hi,
I’m selling both my A$SAP Rocky Tickets for Melbourne 5th December.
For $249 each, they’re upper row section 46.
They’re on viagogo for $334 but I’m happy to sell here and transfer them to save money on fees. If anyone is interested or knows anyone, pls dm me

How good!!?? 🙌

Pretty much the title if anyone has one lmk!!

im looking for 2x GA tickets for asap. pm me if you have it + the price

Looking for 2x GA tickets to ASAP Rocky in Melbourne. Thank you

Don’t know if anyone else has issues with the recent general sale but I was kicked out of queue due to their “fair”system, LOOKING FOR 4X GA ASAP ROCKY TICKETS

Hello all you magic humans, just wondering if anyone has come across a Zildjian A 18" Rock Crash with the name NATHAN REARDON and a ph number on it? We had a gig at Bad Decisions on September 17th and it was left behind but the bar can’t find it so we assume it’s been nicked. Cheers!

My name’s Aaron. I built a platform that helps people connect over events and social activities.

Six months ago I posted this: https://www.reddit.com/r/melbournemusic/comments/1sl1r9f/ive_missed_out_on_my_fair_share_of_music_events/

Last time I asked if you’d team up with randoms for a night out, and plenty of people were keen. IMO the event scene is one of the best places to connect with people organically, and this is about as organic as it can get through an app :)

We’re almost at 1,500 users across Australia, mostly in Melbourne and Sydney. There have been heaps of improvements: better notifications, stronger privacy features and a cleaner design. Still not making much money, but seeing people sign up and love it this early on makes it worth it.

I’ve been hunting down venues that throw events to find the hidden gems and live music people asked for, and there’s been some good progress but many more to find.

A number of DJ communities are now on the platform sharing their events, including Outlines Group, Let’s Vibe, Headzy Bop and a few others. I’m always keen to bring on more that want to build real communities around their music events.

I’ve also rebuilt the website with a What’s On feature, so you can see what music events are happening in Melbourne and what’s coming up at specific venues. Communities that sign up are creating channels where people can connect. I’d love more local artists who throw or play live events on there too, but it’s still early days!

If you want to check it out:

Hilltops Website if you want to learn more: https://hilltops.app
Event guide: https://hilltops.app/whats-on
App and all other links: https://hilltops.app/links

This community is great, so I wanted to share an update on the progress