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Help Keep 3MDR on Air!

Subscribe & Win during Radiothon 2021, and help keep 3MDR on Air

3MDR Radio keeps the Hills community informed and connected, especially during times of crisis. During Radiothon 2021, subscriber payments and donations will be used to fund upgraded backup generators for the Upwey studio and Kalorama transmission sites. This investment will ensure 3MDR stays on the air during any future emergency situations.

3MDR Presenters Megan & Jane – The Friendly Femmes [Wednesdays 9-10am]

When is Radiothon?

Radiothon 2021 runs from Friday 1st – Sunday 31st October.  Subscribing during this period automatically puts you in the running to win some amazing major prizes!! 

Major prizes up for grabs for those who subscribe during the month of October include:

  • A two night mid-week stay at Juniper & Rye, Ferny Creek 
  • A bottle of The Fat Goat‘s Dandenongs inspired Gin – a fresh forest walk featuring gum leaf, tangelo peel and a pinch of lemon verbena. 
  • One of three original limited edition, hand-printed intaglio prints by brilliant local printmaker Glynis Kirby.
  • A ticket to ride The Blues Train – experience a mini musical festival as you travel along the scenic heritage Bellarine Railway.
  • A gift hamper from The Rogue Bear
  • Double pass to attend a performance or show at Burrinja
  • A $100 voucher from Olinda Cellars

Additional fantastic daily prizes for those who subscribe and donate are on offer during 3MDR’s 2-week subscription frenzy, October 11th -24th, including:

And if that wasn’t enough to entice you to become a paid subscriber (really???), those who subscribe during Radiothon 2021 can also nominate to enter the Music Prize draw for a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes:

  • Martinez short-scale acoustic guitar with a built-in pick up and tuner.  This beautiful guitar also comes with a Woodie guitar stand and Martinez bag, plectrums, strap and kapo from Music City.
  • One day of recording at Arcadia Recording Studio, Belgrave
  • Two x one hour guitar lessons with fabulous local musician Glenn Ford at his Belgrave Studio.
  • One of eight $25 vouchers from Upwey Music
  • Cordoba Protege three quarter guitar with bag, also courtesy of Upwey Music
  • Two x one hour online music lessons with Songwriter Jenny Biddle
  • A Hohner Special 20 Key of C. Diatonic ten-hole harmonica, donated by Ol Shep of Harmonica Riff Raff
  • A one hour uke or guitar music lesson with Tim Woodz.
  • Two Light Service & Restrings and one Full Pro Set-Up & Re-String with Jon Free from Blackguitars.com

So many prizes and chances to win!!! But best of all, you’ll be supporting the fantastic volunteers of 3MDR and helping them keep the community airwaves alive and humming. (And if you want to make sure to score, you can always add an exclusive Radiothon Tote or Tee to your cart, designed by Norman Weakly, printed with love by Small Time Big Time and only available to Radiothon subscribers!)

How Much Does It Cost To Subscribe?

There are a number of different annual subscription types available for you to pick whichever suits you best:

  • Standard $40
  • Concession/Strapped/Offbeat Friend $30
  • Under 18 $20
  • Business $100
  • Muso/Creative $50
  • Community Group/Sports Club/School $50

Or, make a once in a lifetime $1000 payment and become 3MDR’s Best Friend For Life!

How Do I Subscribe & Donate?

You can subscribe and donate anytime online here 

You can also call 3MDR and subscribe over the phone.  Call the 3MDR office on 03 9752 5637 between 10am and 4pm Monday-Friday, or call the studio anytime there’s a presenter on air (during a song though!) on 03 9752 5678.

It’s time to PLUG in and Power Community!!

Design by Norman Weakly