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BaySounds Northern Rivers Songwriting Competition

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BayFM and SAE Byron Bay have teamed up to bring you BaySounds, the songwriting competition that celebrates artists from the Northern Rivers.

BayFM’s Ethnic Broadcasters Represent

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BayFM was well represented at the 2025 National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Conference which successfully brought together multicultural broadcasters for two days of professional development and networking in Melbourne.

Waltzing Matilda

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Riddhi takes listeners on a journey with Banjo Paterson's "Waltzing Matilda" traversing the heart of Australia, from the rustic roads of Gundagai to the battlefields afar and the charming allure of Winton.

Festival of the Stone

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For the fifth year in a row, Byron BayFM will host a live broadcast from the Festival of the Stone on Saturday June 14 at Stone and Wood's brewery at Byron's Industrial Estate. Featuring Josh Pike and Old Mervs, this is one beerfest not to be missed.

Abbie Cardwell – Short and Sweet

Music News

Abbie Cardwell returns after a hiatus from songwriting for several years with a new album ‘Love is an Amplifier’, a truly heartfelt exploration of the power of love.

Henry West – Short and Sweet

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If you were asked to describe Henry West’s music, you’d be hard pressed to, given the diversity of his musical...

Meet the Candidates Forum

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BayFM and Echo Publications hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum in the Byron Theatre on Monday to introduce the public to the candidates for the electorate of Richmond ahead of the Federal election on May 3.

Eyesite

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Eyesite is probably one of the hardest working bands out there. Renowned for their energetic shows and crowd engagement, the four-piece rock band from the Northern Rivers unsurprisingly has a loyal following.

Air Waves!

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BayFM's biggest gig ever! Featuring Kirin J Callinan, Loose Content, Versace Boys, Thirst Trap, Casey May and the Lovers, and StayLucky!

Celebrating 35 Years On Air

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April Fools Day 1990. That was the date of BayFM Byron's very first test broadcast. No joke! 35 years on we gathered for a celebration with around 60 legendary radio heads. Mayor Sarah Ndjaye even once hosted a show on BayFM.