Phoenix Festival puts bushfire horror behind

In a major push for tourism to return to the Tasman Peninsula as a holiday destination, Heart 107.3 got behind the Phoenix Festival at the Dunalley Pub with breakfast’s Kim and Dave and the entire Heart Team giving up their Sunday to broadcast from the concert.

You may recall fires devastated the area of Dunalley, the pub was one of the last buildings standing. On Sunday around 3,000 people turned up to the Dunalley Pub to see some of the legends of rock alongside the very best in local artists and talent.

Content Director, Rod Maldon, told us, “The Phoenix committee which comprises Rick Brewster from The Angels and local event organizers David Wedd and Tasha Brooks have assembled the day. Locals achieving amazing things.”

Heading the bill were The Angels, Ross Wilson, James Reyne and The Screaming Jets.

There’s more news from SCA’s Hobart outpost. Maldon also told us, “We will join The Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings for True Island Spirit in a week here in Hobart. This will bring together the entire state to Parliament Lawns to celebrate and pay respect to all involved in the recovery efforts of the past 4 months.

“This city is alive with activity and the whole team is so proud to be working with the community to be part and help where we can,” says Maldon.

There’s also news from SEA FM which welcomes Tassie My Kitchen Rules contestant  Matt Newell to its team. Maldon says, “Matt has been working his heart out to learn over the past few weeks and is showing quick pickup.  Importantly we are working with him daily to ensure he has the know how and good radio habits in place before we trial him on the air.

He will be a great addition for our many fill in roles on SEA FM Hobart in the coming months and is someone who will work hard to be the best and to be part of our great team,” says Rod Maldon.