ARN’s KIIS and GOLD networks are going fully national in 2026, in a move which brings Kyle & Jackie O to a new audience in Perth, via a new KIIS DAB+ station
Confirming the rollout at ARN’s Upfront event in Sydney, Chief Content and Audience Officer Lauren Joyce, said “In 2026, ARN will deliver true national scale across two of the most recognisable media brands in the country.”
In consolidating the GOLD brand, Sydney and Melbourne will remain home to market leaders GOLD101.7 and GOLD104.3, while Perth’s 96FM becomes GOLD96FM.
Adelaide’s Cruise1323 evolves into GOLD1323, with refreshed programming designed to attract a younger audience, and new GOLD DAB+ stations will launch in Brisbane and Adelaide.
ARN says at its heart, the network will feature two marquee programs – The Christian O’Connell Show, which will be broadcast across all five metro markets in Breakfast, with Jonesy & Amanda on National Drive.
Every market will continue to feature local news, sport, traffic and weather.
“This is a landmark moment for GOLD,” said Joyce. “It’s about giving audiences a consistent listening experience wherever they are, while still keeping that local flavour they love.”
In 2026, the KIIS brand will extend to five cities.
In addition to the KIIS DAB+ station and building on KIIS Sydney and KIIS Melbourne, Adelaide’s Mix102.3 will rebrand as KIIS 102.3.
Network highlights include:
• The Smallzy Show at 3pm and 7pm daily – live and on demand via iHeart
• Will & Woody returning for National Drive
• Kyle & Jackie O’s “You Get A …” moments becoming monthly live spectacles with live audiences and star guests.