KIIS 97.3

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KIIS 97.3
Broadcast area Brisbane
Logan
Gold Coast
Ipswich
Frequencies 97.3 MHz FM and DAB+
BrandingKIIS 97.3
Programming
Language English
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Affiliations KIIS Network [1]
Ownership
Owner
Gold Brisbane
History
First air date
26 September 2001;24 years ago (2001-09-26) [3]
Former names
97.3FM (2001–2022)
Call sign meaning
4 for Queensland plus B for Brisbane, FM
Technical information
Licensing authority
 ACMA
ERP 12,000 watt [4]
HAAT 299 m [5]
Transmitter coordinates
 27°27′52″S152°56′47″E / 27.46444°S 152.94639°E / -27.46444; 152.94639 [4]
Links
Public licence information
Profile
Webcast
Website kiis973.com.au

KIIS 97.3 (call sign: 4BFM) is a commercial FM radio station in Brisbane, Australia. It is a 50/50 joint venture between Nova Entertainment and ARN. [6]

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History

KIIS 97.3 plays current chart hits and a variety of 2010s (and some 2000s) music (Contemporary hit radio), primarily targeted at the 25–54 age group, the group most valued by advertisers. Brisbane's 97.3 FM is part of the KIIS Network with sister stations in other major Australian cities KIIS 106.5 Sydney, KIIS 101.1 Melbourne, Mix 102.3 Adelaide, 96FM Perth. In January 2015, 97.3 rebranded with a new logo, along with sister stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

The addition of DAB AAC+ Digital Radio to Brisbane means that 97.3 FM and its co-owned Classic Hits 4KQ will both be available on the digital format. The additional channel to be provided by 97.3 is called "The Edge Digital", a digital format revamp of the ARN-owned Edge 96.1 in Western Sydney.

The station's headquarters in Brisbane is located in the inner-western suburb of Milton, after ARN relocated the 97.3FM and 4KQ stations from Stones Corner in May 2019.

Launched as 97.3fm, the station was rebranded as KIIS 97.3 on 24 January 2022. The initial logo was similar to the KIIS logo used in Sydney and Melbourne, however with the 97.3 frequency larger than the KIIS text. It has also retained its Hot AC music format. [7] By December 2022, the logo was changed to the same design used by KIIS in Sydney and Melbourne.

In March 2024, ARN announced changes to its daytime programming with Gordie Waters being networked from Sydney into KIIS 101.1 in Melbourne and in Brisbane from April. Jess Miller was the previous workday announcer and left the station on the 5 April. [8]

In late November 2024, Corey Oates was announced as the third co-host of the breakfast show. The show was renamed Robin and Kip, now with Corey Oates in the Morning.

In October 2025, ARN announced that Robin, Kip & Corey Oates would cease at the end of the year. [9] Craig Low will take over as the breakfast announcer for 2026, with the show to be called Breakfast with Lowie. [10] In December 2025, following backlash and a survey ARN has confirmed that Robin, Kip & Corey Oates would continue to host breakfast. Craig Low who was going to replace them was moved to a national show at night broadcasting between 9pm - 12am. [11]

Current Line up as of 2026

References

  1. ↑ Shoebridge, Neil (16 May 2011). "30 seconds". Australian Financial Review (First ed.). p. 41. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Hele, Michelle (31 May 2001). "FM licence sale signals change for stations". The Courier-Mail (1 - First with the news ed.). p. 3. ISSN   1322-5235.
  3. ↑ LIC022 - Commercial Radio Broadcasting Licences (PDF), Australian Communications & Media Authority, 31 August 2011, archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2008, retrieved 11 January 2012
  4. 1 2 The Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations Book (PDF). Australian Communications & Media Authority. October 2011. p. 30. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  5. ↑ HAAT estimated from http://www.itu.int/SRTM3/ using EHAAT.
  6. ↑ Marriner, Cosima (31 May 2001). "Radio pair win Brisbane slot with $67m". Sydney Morning Herald (Late ed.). p. 27. ISSN   0312-6315. Archived from the original on 15 February 2002. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Brisbane's 97.3FM transitioning to the KIIS brand". 17 January 2022.
  8. ↑ Patterson, Sarah (22 March 2024). "ARN announces changes to its daytime line up". Radio Today. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "ARN confirms axing of 'Robin, Kip & Corey Oats' breakfast show". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Shock as Craig 'Lowie' Low lands Brisbane breakfast show". News.com.au . Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "Fans delighted after Broncos legend reinstated following controversial axing". Yahoo News. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "Radio's worst kept secret is finally out as Smallzy joins KIIS FM". Hearld Sun. 29 October 2025.

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