Indigo FM (Australia)

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Indigo FM 88.0 / 87.6
IndigoFMlogo.jpg
Broadcast areaBeechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen in North East Victoria, Australia
Frequency 87.6 MHz / 88.0 MHz
Programming
Format Adult Alternative radio
Ownership
OwnerIndigo FM Inc.
History
First air date
July 1, 2010 (2010-07-01)
Links
Website www.indigofmradio.com

Indigo FM is a non-profit, low-powered open narrowcast (L.P.O.N.) radio station transmitting in north east Victoria, Australia within the Indigo Shire. The broadcast sites include Beechworth (88.0FM), Yackandandah (88.0FM) and Kiewa-Tangambalanga (88.0FM). The format of Indigo FM is adult alternative, including a mix of blues, soul, Americana and contemporary music. Indigo FM has a strong emphasis on Australian independent artists and have around 40 volunteer presenters across their three sites. Indigo FM is run entirely by volunteers and commenced broadcasting in Beechworth in June, 2010. Yackandandah came on air in early October, 2010. Kiewa-Tangambalanga commenced broadcasting in late November 2018. A Chiltern site is due to commence transmission on 87.6FM in the first half of 2019. A Rutherglen site also operated from July, 2013 to October, 2016. [1]

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References

  1. "IndigoFM" . Retrieved 25 July 2013.