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A Massive Thank You for Our Birthday Fundraiser!
What a day! Now that the dust has settled and the last guitar case has been packed away, we can officially say that the Voice FM 40th Birthday Fundraiser was one for the history books. We set out to celebrate four decades of being Ballarat’s independent voice, and the community showed up in a major way at The Main Bar on February 7th.
The outdoor stage was buzzing from noon until well after dark, featuring a powerhouse lineup of over 30 local musicians who donated their sets to keep our airwaves alive. If you were there, you’ll know the highlights were non-stop:
- The Big Names: We were treated to world-class sets from blues icon Geoff Achison, the legendary Donna Fisk, and local staples The Pearlies and Highway 8.
- The Full Schedule: From the opening notes by Uproar to the late-night grooves of Roy Darby and The Dial Ups, the energy never dipped.
- The Beats: Our own station legends—Playa D, DJ Darcy Mahady, and DJ Xander-Fly—kept the vibes high between every single act.
Why Your Support Matters
This event was the perfect springboard into our official birthday on May 1st. Because of the tickets you bought and the donations you made, we are now better equipped to:
- Upgrade the Barkly Square Studios: We’re modernising the gear that has been serving us since the 3BBB-FM days.
- Support Upcoming Artists: We can continue being the first place a local Ballarat band gets their music played on the radio.
- Keep it Community-Run: Your support ensures we remain a platform for diverse voices and independent broadcasting.
What’s Next?
If you missed the fundraiser but still want to be part of our 40th-anniversary year, you can still catch our special historical programs and outside broadcasts happening throughout 2026.
Thank you to the team at The Main Bar and every one of you who celebrated with us. Here’s to the next 40 years of being Ballarat’s local voice!
