Nova (radio network)

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Nova
Broadcast areaAustralia
Frequency Variable
BrandingNova
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Adult Contemporary
Affiliations smoothfm
Ownership
Owner Nova Entertainment
History
First air date
2001 (2001)
Technical information
ERP Sydney: 150 kW
Melbourne: 56 kW
Brisbane: 12 kW
Adelaide: 20 kW
Perth: 40 kW
Links
Website http://www.novafm.com.au/

The Nova Network is a group of Australian radio stations owned wholly or in part by Nova Entertainment. The Perth station is a joint venture between Nova Entertainment and ARN.

Contents

Each station has its own local Breakfast show and daytime announcers with drive, night and late night shifts networked across all stations.

Stations

CallsignFrequencyBrandingLocation
2SYD96.9 MHz FM Nova 96.9 Sydney
3MEL100.3 MHz FM Nova 100 Melbourne
4BHN106.9 MHz FM Nova 106.9 Brisbane
5ADL91.9 MHz FM Nova 91.9 Adelaide
6PER93.7 MHz FM Nova 93.7 Perth
N/A DAB+ Nova Nation Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
N/A DAB+ Nova 90s Brisbane
N/A DAB+ Nova Throwbacks Adelaide

Network shows

Nova syndicates a number of programmes across its network. These include:

Local announcers

Nova 96.9 – Sydney:

Nova 100 – Melbourne:

Nova 106.9 – Brisbane:

Nova 91.9 – Adelaide:

Nova 93.7 – Perth:

Nova Player

In July 2021, Nova Entertainment introduced the Nova Player app, offering users unlimited access to an extensive array of audio features. From all Nova Stations and Nova FM show podcasts to the latest news, sports updates, financial insights, and a diverse selection of other podcasts [1]

Nova's Red Room

In 2012, Nova Entertainment launched Nova's Red Room on the principle of delivering extraordinary live experiences filled with emotion and personal connection for Nova listeners. [2] Over 300 artists have performed in Nova's Red Room spanning Australia and international locations.

Criticism

Nova have received criticism for frequently rotating songs on their playlist. In a piece about the 2020 ARIA Music Awards, NME Australia's Andrew P. Street wrote that the 2004 rollout of Nova FM had "accidentally turned Thirsty Merc and Missy Higgins into stars, before the network swapped to its current format of 14 endlessly repeated songs." [3]

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References

  1. Wilson, Zanda (2 July 2021). "Nova Entertainment launches branded 'The Player' listening apps". Mumbrella. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. "Nova's Red Room". NOVA Entertainment. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. Street, Andrew P. (24 November 2020). "The ARIA Awards 2020 tells you everything you need to know about the state of Australian music". NME Australia . Retrieved 26 November 2020.