4BU

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4BU
Broadcast area Bundaberg
Frequency 1332kHz
Programming
Format Classic Hits
Ownership
Owner
  • ARN
  • (Bundaberg Broadcasters Pty. Ltd.)
Hitz939
History
First air date
12 December 1935 (1935-12-12)
Technical information
ERP 5kW
HAAT 61 m
Transmitter coordinates
24°50′44″S152°24′15″E / 24.8455°S 152.4042°E / -24.8455; 152.4042
Links
Website www.4bu.com.au

4BU is an Australian radio station serving the Bundaberg region in Queensland, Australia. It was opened in December 1935. [1]

Contents

4BU is a classic hits station playing hit songs from the 1960s right through to the mid-2000s. Owned by ARN, 4BU places strong emphasis on local programming, with its entire daytime lineup broadcast from its Maryborough St studios.

4BU also takes talk programming from 2UE overnight.

In November 2021, 4BU, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including 4BU, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022. [2] It is expected 4BU will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.

On-air line up

5am to 10am: The Big Breakfast
10am to 12pm: Music
12pm to 1pm: The 80's Lunch
1pm to 5pm: Trevor Leutton
5pm to 6pm: The Christian O'Connell Show
6pm to 7am: JAM Nation
7pm to 9pm: The 20/20 Retro Countdown

Heritage listing

The 4BU Radio Station building at 55 Woongarra Street was built by the station in 1957 and occupied until 1992 when the station relocated to larger premises. The building was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2000. [3]

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References

  1. "New Radio Station". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 17 December 1935. p. 18. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  2. ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022
  3. "4BU Radio Station (former) (entry 601284)". Queensland Heritage Register . Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.