On Saturday 7 August, almost 100 representatives from 20 community radio stations across South Australia gathered for the annual SA Community Broadcasters Association Conference and Bilby Awards Dinner.
Despite interstate travel restrictions, guest speakers joined online with sector updates from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, Community Radio Network, Community Media Training Organisation, and Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Workshops through the day focused on topics including fundraising strategies, monetising podcasts, APRA licensing and music copyright, interview techniques, and an impromptu demonstration of the equipment bank.
After online awards presentations in 2020, the Bilby Awards was back at the Lakes Resort, West Lakes and it was a bumper year for Triple Y Whyalla, taking home the awards for Community Engagement, Volunteer, Small Station, and Local Music Program.
Bilby Awards 2021
Community Engagement: Triple Y – 30 Hour Marathon for Men’s Mental Health
Youth Contribution: Sam Andersen – Radio Adelaide
Volunteer of the Year: Graham Johnston – Triple Y
Sports Broadcast: Lofty Community Radio – The Huddle
Outside Broadcast: Fleurieu FM – Live from the Steam Ranger Cockle Train
Small Station of the Year: Triple Y – Whyalla
Station ID, promo, program promo: Radio Adelaide: 49th Birthday Party
Sponsorship announcement: Fresh 92.7 – Bedford
Interview: Lofty Community Radio – Kimberley Franklin
Can’t Get Out Of The Car: WOW fm – Quiz Your Pants
Local Music: Triple Y – Local & Loud
Best Radio Program: WOW fm – Dave’s Video Graveyard, Dave McLennan
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