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Melbourne has a thriving and vibrant live music scene. Sydney, not so much. One of the key differences between the two cities is Melbourne's community radio stations - particularly 3RRR but also 3PBS. These stations provide a channel for new and alternative voices to be heard, and have long been a pathway to mainstream (or cult) success - for both artists and radio personalities.
In the days before crowdfunding was a thing, thousands, if not tens of thousands, of loyal subscribers have kept these stations going, allowing them to continue to grow and become an integral part of Melbourne culture.
And if you think about 3RRR, you almost cannot do so without bringing to mind - the Ghost, Stephen Walker - a driving force both on and off the air, and program manager for 14 years. Stephen is part of the reason 3RRR is the success it is today, and therefore a big part of the fabric of Melbourne music culture.
So, thank you, Stephen, on behalf of musicians and radio listeners across Melbourne and more broadly. If I think about it now, I can still hear that unique voice "Plant you now, dig you later".
Friday evenings will never be quite the same again.
Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM
Articles: Vale Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
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We are deeply saddened that Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker has passed away.Mark Hendriks and I have been digging through the archives in preparation for the release of the "Lost Spacecake Recordings".
This is an invite to the single launch for "Shed My Skin", from 2001.
Two bands for the price of one tomorrow. Actually they’re both free!
Starting at 4pm with the Charm Offensive and with the second and final show of the Three Marketeers at 5.
Swamplands Bar
Danko, Dunbar and Rea - The Three Marketeers
After the success of our one-off event in March, we are playing a second and final show - this time, as noted above, with The Charm Offensive. This will again feature Istvan Danko (Arctic Circles), Michael Dunbar (Lyrebirds, Bakers Daughter) and myself performing a selection of material from our respective bands as well as some of our fave covers, including songs from Neil Young, Iggy Pop, The Strokes, Talking Heads, David Bowie, The Clash, REM, and more!
Istvan has returned to Melbourne with a vengeance, launching a number of musical projects and even winning the coveted ‘Gasovision’ song contest last month. Details of Istvan’s projects at: www.facebook.com/Steve-Danko-2309437342662794/