2SER Radiothon information

2ser Radiothon: Support a Higher Frequency
October 20 -27
2ser kicked off their annual Radiothon today, celebrating the importance of independent media.
“ Supporting independent media is more important than ever” explains Tanya Stephenson, 2ser
Marketing and Development Manager.
“As we have already seen in the past week, the laws will set off a frenzied chain reaction of take up,
takeover, devour and conquer in the commercial media realm. However, as community media cannot
be taken over by commercial interests, 2ser will remain independent and untouched by the coming
storm - as long as listeners and the community choose to support it”.
With no play-listed music and independent, unbiased current affairs programs, 2ser is committed to
providing a media platform that operates in contrast to the otherwise highly commercial world of
news and issue reporting, advertising and music promotion. 2ser also continues to be one of the only
stations in which its presenters are allowed to voice their political opinion on air.
“ According to the most recent McNair Research, people are increasingly tuning in to community
radio to access local information and news, specialist music and talks programs, and to listen to a
station that plays Australian music and supports local artists” Tanya ads.
“The ‘Support a higher frequency’ Radiothon provides listeners with the opportunity to show their
support of 2ser and help ensure that the station and its programs continue for at least another 27
years.”
During Radiothon, people are invited to 'support a higher frequency' by subscribing to 2ser. The
station holds an educational community broadcasting licence and receives no government funding,
so relies on the support of local businesses and listeners so it can continue to provide Sydney with
an independent, local and real media alternative.
Subscription costs from just $33 per year for concession holders, with special packages also
available to businesses and artists (bands, DJs, performing artists). And to sweeten the deal,
subscribers joining up during Radiothon will not only be supporting a vital media alternative, but also
receive a copy of 2ser’s new “frequency” magazine, a Spunk compilation CD and 2ser key ring,
access to great prizes all year, and entry into the draw to win up to $50,000 worth of prizes, including
an Intrepid Travel “Road to Angkor” Trip for two, two days recording/mixing at Big Jesus Burger
Studios, subscriptions to the Monthly, New Matilda and Arts Hub, loads of CD and movie packs, and
more!
For more information about Radiothon or to subscribe to 2ser, call 9514 9514 or visit www.2ser.com.