The Generator is about you, in your back yard.

The plants you grow, the things you do.

Its about turning ideas into action.

Listen every week for practical tips on how to live more sustainably on the planet with Charlie, Malcolm, Jane and Giovanni.

 Cock a Doodle Doo with Lou is a breakfast show Tuesday Mornings with cool music to start your day, the occasional interview and a joke or two!

Lou owned and operated a CD shop in Newcastle for over 5 years and after settling in Byron Shire in 2006 is involved on the other side of the counter - playing music and promoting.

Her passion is to spread the word on cool contemporary music and find an outlet for the " spicks and specks " knowledge in her head.

After co-presenting Audio Chocolate with Rich for a year on BAYFM, she has flown the coop and is ready to spread her wings for winter season!
Hope you can tune in, and if you have any comments or suggestions, drop me an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Judy Boreham is stepping up to the mic as the new presenter of the New Shakedown, Fridays 9 - 11 am, following closely in the footsteps of Gina Baker, her former partner in BayFM show Upstaged.

Tune in for news, views and interviews on local, national and global issues and events to do with environment, human rights and social justice. And this is the place to hear the latest in local contemporary music, a New Shakedown tradition.

 The Shakedown was the creation of Terrie Wells aka Red Terra. The programme debuted in 1988 on BayFm’s first mock broadcast, before the station even had an airwave. A pioneer environment programme here, indeed one of the first in Australia.
“I want to shake it up. Change urban thinking to earth thinking, get people motivated to make change and remember what really matters; that without the Earth we are nothing.”
Red loved to find experts and give them an opportunity to go deep, way beyond the 30 second grab. The show was issues based and focused mainly on Australian and local issues. Listen to campaigners and front line activists talk about climate change, nukes, genetic engineering, whales and whaling, forests and biodiversity. Also alternatives, positives, politics, politicians and globalisation.

“We live in times of giant emergency and those of us alive today have a huge responsibility: to learn to live today, so that those who come after us can have a tomorrow.”   For the Earth.

Red Terra passed away 2009.

Go to this website and click on BayFM 99.9, then scroll down to 'The Shakedown'  for interviews selected by Red: www.cpod.org.au/

COLOURS OF BYRON is a light-hearted show of interviews and music that focuses on the “locals” – those who have grown up here or who have chosen this area for their home.

One or more residents of Byron or neighbouring Shires are invited into the studio each week for a chat about why they moved to Byron (which so many of us have), what they like or don’t like, and to play music that is meaningful to them.

The interviews are conducted by Nella and Des, who moved to Byron in March 2006 after falling for the place during many, many visits to the area as tourists.

If you are a local and feel you have a story that could be suitable for Colours of Byron, send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call BayFM 66 807 999 during business hours and leave a message for the show.  

 You can contact the guests or hear their podcasts on www.coloursofbyron.com.au.

 After 30 years on the road handling tours world-wide for more than 300 major bands Alan - (Yesterday Man) emigrated from England to Byron Bay in 2005.

With his radio programme he hopes to transport all Baby Boomers back to the exciting music of the 1950’s,60’s and 70’s and along the way to bring back your memories of  teenage parties, high school dances and possibly even first loves. Happy times indeed.

Hear again the UK and USA hit parade charts throughout the 60’s also a mixture of blues and early progressive rock from Little Richard to Steely Dan, Elvis to Led Zepplin and everything in between, plus Alan’s anecdotes and smatterings of background information about the bands and music gleaned during his time in the touring business.

Intersecting Cultures explores the intersecting 'melting pot' of diverse musical genres, arts, politics and social justice movements and rhythms that underpin the various cultural or musical traditions within Australia and around the world.

Angela aims to take you on a different cultural journey each week that reminds of our collective humanity, addresses some of the issues and ideas associated with the culture in focus, celebrates multiculturalism, inspires listeners to think differently or think more about the messages in the music or culture, while uncovering some new or emerging talents locally and globally.

So far our cultural journeys have included visits to: India, France, Africa, Hardcore and reggae music, plus we have interviewed some local hardcore and Brazilian musicians, as well as had some special youth guest appearances to assist in the shows presentation.

To give a taste of whats to come we will be journeying through Freegan culture with special guests, Bohemian culture, Gypsy, Punk and hip-hop and much much more so tune in on Saturdays 4-5pm for this special youth presentation.   

 Eclectic mind expanding breakfast show with Mitch & Harry.

 Get up and then some as Strictly Vinyl takes you retro!

Ya never know what Inchie will be serving up. Every 2 weeks it's House & Garage, the other Friday could be Soul or Funk, Reggae or Rat Pack.

It all depends on the vibe Inchie's feeling, but endless rare treasures all on original vinyl (scratches included), are sure to be in the mix.

An Inch-spirational start to your weekend....

Eye, Eye!!! 

Justice & Miss Chi is a local radio program aimed at the Youth.

Each week you will hear segments such as the VIP Lounge, where we take you the listeners backstage and behind the scenes of some of the best local and national talent that comes to Byron Bay.

We'll give you our critic on an album, book or we'll give you a recipe to make at home! Plus we have some of the hottest talent in the studio or we go on location to interview some of the hottest talent around the country right now.

Justice & Miss Chi is aired on Bay FM every SATURDAY 5PM - 6PM

Fab Wah … all things camp.  It’s a gay lifestyle show with a mixture of camp classics, show tunes, contemporary songs and interviews on such topics as health, sexuality, business and gay news  - brought to you by Tommy T-Jet.

Listen to Podcasts bought to you by Cpod Australian Community Radio Podcasts

A programme of reggae and rock presented by Switch.

Toasted is presented by Lady Marmalade.

"Music has always been an essential part of my life, and I have a broad taste in music, covering many genres. So you can expect to hear a different mix of music each week. I am influenced by having such a fantastic range of musicians coming to play in this area, and of course being exposed to such great local talent with their original music. There is also a great mix of music played on BayFM.
I love BayFM, and have met some great people over the years I have been involved, and I believe that community radio is such an essential voice.
I have been involved in many different crafts, from pottery, mosaics, most painting mediums and being a Taurean I love my garden.
That's Shandy, my faithful four legged friend with me...

I also make a mean jar of marmalade."

Paul plays a 'rough mix' of rock, blues, folk, world and alternative country music.   Local bands and singer songwriters will feature along with bands gigging in the shire.

THEME PARK is presented by Lyn McCarthy and is a one-hour music based program with a different theme each week.

Heaven & Hell, Questions and Answers, Sandwiches….. you name it and I'll endeavour to put together a playlist that will surprise and entertain you. The show's playlist is diverse in style and you are just as likely to hear some early jazz & blues as you are my picks from the 60’s & 70’s, or my favourites from the current crop of contemporary artists. In the new timeslot of Monday 1-2pm I'll also be introducing the 'Guest list'. So if you've ever wondered what some of our local and visiting artists are listening to, you're about to find out.

You can find links to my past blogs and my new extended Presenters page here

You can contact me with requests or suggestions for themes or tracks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  I love to hear from you!

Michael Brereton presents a programme featuring local and national  music.

Blazing Tunes is a mixture of hip hop, dancehall and reggae vibes fired up with some mad dance beats for a wicked Friday night combination not forgetting some African music of all types. 

Some local artists will be added whenever possible and new artists get a chance to showcase their talent.

Mo FIRE!!!!!!!

Presenter Tori will be playing quality music from many different genres such as R&B, house, pop, hip hop, and some all-time favourites, as well as introducing new talent from the north coast. 

Presenter Matt Wardle gives the listener a collection of artists and albums from around the globe.

The music from 'the vaults' can be alternative, rock, pop, electronica, blues, & reggae from the 80's, 90's to the present.

The show will also have an occasional studio guest.

'Cowgirl in the Sand' will cover music flavoured from the bush to the coast. 

Being passionate about community media, Mel attempts to provide a platform for music that doesn't get attention from competing commercial stations.

Mel loves a good interview and live performances. "Radio has played an integral part of my life, I've been surfing the channels since I can remember. I know the magic that can happpen when the right song is played at the right time, there is nothing more beautiful!"

Every alternate Friday, DJ Elixza plays Groove, House and Electronic Music.

The phase-in dnb show with Pixie...Pixie repping the local & international dnb vibes! Bringing drum & bass to Byron Bay in a big way, Pixie has worked at SYN FM Melbourne, triple j & completed studies in commercial radio broadcasting. 'I just love dnb & want to bring you Monday madness sounds!'

Youthamism is a radio programme aimed at specifically at the younger generation - (it's also a pun for those witty people out there).  Just as a 'euphemism' is "a substitution of an agreeable or less offensive expression in place of one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the receiver", so too does our show replace the disagreeable aspects of youth with interesting and unusual content and play a wide variety of music that appeals to both youth and you older generation people. 

We have several regular sections such as Surf Source, Tech Talk and Travel Trip Tips that are especially relevant to the youth of today, and we aim to interview a new and interesting person each week about youth issues.

So tune in, kick back, and enjoy.

You can also catch us on our Facebook page  

 I hope that you will join me, Rose Gilmore, and enjoy my show 'Inspirations'.  

This show will be comprised of inspirational music, poems, stories, exerpts and readings or reviews of books, and some interviews. You may find a particular piece of music inspiring because of the uplifting lyrics, melody, rhythm, quality of the singers voice or feelings conveyed, or the memory it brings when you hear it.  Some of the books will be cutting-edge medical, scientific research dealing with information which brings new unexpected hope to us all.  For example, 'The Brain That Can Change Itself' by Norman Doidge MD traces the history from believing that the brain was hard wired and unchangeable, to proving that it can change - therefore the term neuro plastic. This has led to such miracles as stroke victims learning how to regain movement of paralysed limbs again, autistic and attention deficit children being helped, blind people to see again, memory loss and alzeimers to be reversed up to 15 years. etc.   
I look forward to having you join me on 'Inspirations'.
Blessings,  Rose Gilmore.

A show specializing in great electronic music. 

For the first hour DJ Elixza brings his favourite tunes from reggae, funk/soul, hip hop, rock & roll, downtempo and assorted re mixez.  Second half is dedicated to popular dance music specializing in funky house, tech, electro and progressive dance music.

Join Tegs and Adam on their worldwide musical tour!!
 
"Where to?" you might ask.... Well anywhere in the world really!! 
 


Each week we choose a country and find ourselves an international guest. We then take you musically to that country by playing you all the classics plus new and up coming artists from that country. We make an effort to cover an assortment of genres from the classic bands to new electronic outfits that might be emerging from the local scene. Having the guest allows us to get the nitty-gritty from that country's music and festival scene. 
 
It's like travelling without even leaving the comfort of your radio!!
 


The show is entertaining, occasionally educational and a bit of a laugh as we discover our differences and similarities with people from all over the world. Tegs and Adam are both extreme music and festival lovers as well as crazy travel bugs who both can't afford to travel right now so we selfishly host "Passport" to feed our travel addictions.
 


So if you love music, travel and a bit of a laugh…all you need is your Passport!!

Mezzanine is a show of many levels - a multi-faceted platform that brings music,Music news, local yarns, current events and interviews to the listener.  You can expect to hear funky dub, jazzy hip hop, and trip hop along with a sprinkle of folky blues and industrious indie.

Join Mazzy and Bec on the Mezzanine and prepare to be entertained.

Covering many of the jazz-funk favourites from the 60's to the present day, focussing on a wide variety of Australian and international artists.  DJ Ollie Hughes will give background info on the music and artists and notes on the performances that shaped the jazz-funk sound.

'A Long Strange Trip' concentrated on the Music of the Grateful Dead for two years and has expanded its consciousness further in the last six months.

There is a genre of music coming out of the US loosely described as 'JAMBAND', It's more about the music than ever before, extended jams, stretching and exploratory improvisational live performances, as well as a fiercely independent and organic distribution of music and news!

Bands such as Widespread Panic, Phish, moe., Railroad Earth. Yonder Mountain String Band, Tea Leaf Green, Hot Buttered Rum, etc. All have an original style and a wonderful connection with their audiences..

I'll be playing choice live cuts from the jamband scene, giving you updates and news about the ever expanding festival scene, as well as new and vault releases and stepping back into the time machine to bring you more of the intense psychedelic music of the Grateful Dead, Zappa etc.

I'm pretty sure that if you listen to this show you will be exposed to music that has NEVER been played on Australian Radio!

So..... Light the Incense, settle back into the bean-bag or when in doubt: twirl!

Hit www.myspace.com/icecremekid for updates, playlists etc and if there is anyone you'd think I'd like or you'd like to hear, please, get in touch!!!

The Ice Cream Kid     

PS:  All live recordings played are sanctioned by the bands involved. There are lists out there of bands that encourage the taping and trading of live recordings so as long as NO MONEY changes hands.  It's all good.  Tune In!

'Music on the Edge'  is a programme of stimulating fusion of funk, jazz, blues and rock from the 1970's til right  now.

Brian Laing presents this informative program featuring the latest releases  and interviews with an emphasis on expanding the listeners appreciation of fringe musicians who  make significant contributions to the contemporary music world. 

Featuring funky sounds and new releases from around the globe.  Al Royale shares his picks of the week and gems from the vaults. 

The show includes a segment - 'Desert Island Disco' where guests are invited to share the 5 tunes they would take to deserted on a tropical island that houses only an outdoor disco, a couple of palm trees and a handful of other strandees.   Hear the stories behind the choices.

The show also includes 'Musings On The Bay'  featuring people, events and encounters in the shire.  

Hear unique artists, instruments and genres and enjoy a fascinating voyage of discovery.

The Beatseekerz are Alex dB & Dr. Payne, playing an electronic music showcase, including techno, house, dub step, Minimal, ambient and genera. 

From be bop to early rock & roll, doo wop, soul, funk & boogaloo..... afrobeat then some rocksteady too.   Be hip to our groove and still appreciate a little 80's flavor too?

Join Jasmine & Marti for a journey in musical time.....where the drum & rhythm rule!

Did we mention all the ladies?  Marlena Shaw, Sharon Jones, Lady 6, Anna King, Lyn Collins, The Pointer Sisters, ESG, Althea & Donna, Grace Jones, Kylie Auldist, Irma Thomas, Betty Davis, Etta James and so many more.

So like Dj Krush once told me...... LISTEN!

Debbie Does Breakfast is a fast-paced fun program full of music and musings to get listeners in a bright mood for their day. Her vast music collection spans the last five decades and is guaranteed to delight listeners of all ages and persuasions.

"For the record, I never left BAY FM... I just took an eight year vacation."

Borrowing the words of Glenn Frey from the Eagles, one of Debbie's favourite bands, this BAY FM veteran wasn't waiting for hell to freeze over before returning at last to present her popular breakfast program.

Debbie's website: www.debbiekruger.com

 DJ and electronic music producer Jonny Coates hosts  'The Freq Consortium' every Wednesday night from 10pm, in a show which is sure to shake your ears out of complacency. Every week you'll hear a diverse blend of the freshest electronic based music, whether it be cutting edge dub-step, minimal and tech house, post rock, ambient sound scapes, IDM, or the weird and wonderful obscurities that you won't hear anywhere else.

With the latest releases and news from the electronic world let Jonny Coates groove your mid week to a high, and come to expect the unexpected on 'The Freq Consortium'.

http://www.myspace.com/jonnycoates

 Sammy Ibrahim  takes you on an enchanting journey to sample the sonic delicacies on offer throughout the world. 

Tune in and listen to music from all over this wonderful planet, from the traditional to the contemporary and everything in between.