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JOY 94.9 is an independent voice for the diverse lesbian and gay communities and is listened to by 216,000 people in Melbourne and more online. Access podcasts, blogs and listen online to award winning - music & talk, news & current affairs, arts & cultural programs.

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CD of the Week

Gossip - A Joyful Noise Originally from Searcy, Arkansas, this punk trio moved to Olympia, WA, joining the roster of the indie rock label K Records. Guitarist Nathan (aka Brace Paine),...

New Music

New music to weekdays (May 24, 2012)

The Saturdays return to our airwaves (yay), Paloma Faith returns as well with a beautiful new soulful sound, Owl City gets all pop/dance, Jennifer Lopez goes way back and gets all Latino on us (hot), Aussie boys PNAU try for a fourth successful single from last years most succesful album for them so far and Jason Derulo asked American Idol fans to help him finish his latest song.

Paloma Faith - Picking up the Peices (SME)
Owl City - Shooting Star (UMA)
Wisin & Yandel ft Jennifer Lopez - Follow the Leader (UMA)
PNAU - Everybody (ETC/UMA)
The Saturdays - 30 Days (POL/UMG)
Jason Derulo - Undefeated (WMA)

Set your alarm and tune into Mason and Rochén on the six at six for the newest songs to the mix, every week day morning at 6am.

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Events Calendar June 1 - Radiothon Launch Party

Volunteer opportunities - get involved!

JOY 94.9 is flush with opportunities to get involved in many key areas of operations. This is your opportunity to volunteer your expert skills and be a part of something special. Check 'em out.

Free download

Independent Melbourne duo, Empire Live are thanking everyone at JOY for their support.  View the video of Empire Live performing live at Rogue Dance' Checkpoint Charlie on Good Friday and get your very own FREE Copy of "Fall Away" thanks to Empire Live and JOY 94.9 here.

 

Interview with Robert Doyle

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle was interviewed by Dean Beck for 'On The Line' on April 12 where he discussed JOY’s Patron’s Programme
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We also discuss the future of 225 Bourke Street with the Lord Mayor
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Podcasts & Blogs

Highlights

Women on Waves at Red Bennies 2012

We relived the music of the 60s and 70s performed by some of the best local female talent at this groovy Midsumma JOY fundraiser event.

 

JOY at Midsumma Carnival 2012

JOY was out in full force for Midsumma Carnival, Sunday 15 January 2012

 

More JOY 94.9 event highlights here