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2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Published on: May 2023

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-131464

2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—In the quiet back streets of St Leonards sits the studio of 2MBS Fine Music Sydney that has been broadcasting for almost fifty years to over four-hundred thousand listeners. The local station is listener-supported and relies on donations and subscriptions to continue playing classical and jazz music pieces for its audiences. The station also invests in future musicians by offering two 12‑month residencies to help Sydney based musicians build their professional profiles. To build a closer bond with their supporters and welcome new listeners, 2MBS recently held an open day where visitors enjoyed behind the scenes tours and watched live broadcasts. They were also joined by the patron of 2MBS Fine Music Sydney, Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, who is said to be a mad jazz fan. Her Excellency was interviewed on air by 2MBS director and local Kirribilli resident Simon Moore who has interviewed many interesting musicians and composers during his tenure. 2MBS is already planning their 50th anniversary celebrations next year and are hoping to engage the Prime Minister to visit and perhaps have a engage a composer to write a piece of music for the studio.