MainFM

16 Days of Activism, Respect Victoria
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

MainFM Wrap Party
2023-11-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Theatre Royal Garden Bar, Hargraves Street, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
This year we’re mixing things up, so instead of our annual Rogies event, we’re throwing a party to celebrate our little station and our big hearted community and everyone is invited! Tell your friends and bring the family along to the gorgeous Theatre Royal Garden Bar on Saturday 25th November, 4pm-8pm. Eamon’s band, Art Before Marriage will be playing, along with local young DJ Ruchi. Can’t wait to see you there to raise a glass to all the good people in this community!

MainFM Mega Garage Sale Street Party
2023-12-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine, Australia
Friday 8th December, 4pm-8pm, Mechanics Lane (in front of library)
Music – bar – treasure – DJs
MainFM is passionate about community, after all, it’s the beating heart of our radio station and we love nothing more than getting out and engaging with locals face to face.
On Friday 4th December, we’re taking to the streets, hosting a Mega Garage Sale Street Party in Mechanics Lane (in front of the Castlemaine Library) as part of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s spring summer program of events.
There’ll be treasure trove of pre-loved and second-hand items for sale, including records, CDs, bric-a-brac, books, furniture and more, plus live music from ‘Battle of the Bands’ winner Fryer to set the tone, along with resident MainFM presenters bringing all the action from our humble broadcast caravan.
MainFM’s new merch featuring an exciting new design from Jace Rogers will be on sale and the MainFM billycart will be there for the kids to have a ride and a muck around. The festive spirit will be alive and well with the Garage Sale kicking off at 4pm and closing at 8pm.
Come along, pick up a bargain, grab some takeaway, enjoy a drink from the Shedshaker Bar and hang out to music from young local outfit Fryer along with blissful tunes from our talented DJs to fill the twilight air.
All proceeds from the event will ensure that MainFM continues to provide a platform for all voices in our thriving community. It’ll be huge, mega in fact!

Music Reporting Week @ MainFM
2024-02-10 08:00 - 2024-02-16 23:30 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia

Townfolk Festival Outside Broadcast
2024-02-17 14:00 - 17:00 | The Bridge Hotel, Walker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
TownFolk Festival. Saturday Feb 17th @ The Bridge Hotel. 2pm – 5pm. 4 x Presenters ( 1.5hrs each) + 1 x Producer The Producer will be responsible for artist management, you’ll be given a run sheet with contact details. You’re job will be making contact with them and bringing them to the van. Presenters will anchor the broadcast and conduct a few interviews with artists and organisers. Email Steph at info@mainfm.net To check out the line up visit https://www.townfolkfestival.com/

Local Beer Day at The Tappy
2024-02-22 08:00 - 17:00
Shed Shaker Brewing are celebrating Local Beer Day at The Taproom with local legends behind the bar slinging drinks with proceeds going to local community groups including MainFM! Come down in the arvo and into the evening – Hope to see you there

International Women's Day Outside Broadcast
2024-03-08 14:00 - 17:00
International Women’s Day Special Broadcast. Friday March 8th. Time TBC. We would love to bring together as many MainFM Women and gender diverse presenters as possible! The length of the OB will depend on how many people we have. Have you got an idea of something fun you’d like to do? Someone you’d like to interview or have some music live to air? Let’s hear it! v Email Steph at info@mainfm.net

Castlemaine Idyll Outside Broadcast
2024-03-23 14:00 - 19:00 | Lot 19, McShanags Lane, Castlemaine, Vic, 3450, Australia
Idyll OB. Saturday March 23rd @ Lot 19. Time TBC. 8 x Presenters (1.5 hrs each). Idyll is on again, put your hand up and join the fun! Adz is the Producer for Idyll and will be putting together a team – to let him know you’re keen email Adam on aperrett19@gmail.com To check out Idyll visit https://lot19.au/idyll/

Presenters Forum
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Taproom, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia

Pride Picnic Outside Broadcast
2024-04-20 11:00 - 17:00
MainFM are once again representing at Castlemaine Pride Picnic, with a live Outside Broadcast
Sat April 20th
Botanical Gardens, Castlemaine

Presenter's Forum
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | The Taproom, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Come along to the Taproom on Monday 25th August at 6pm.
Let’s get geared up to have a cracker RADIOTHON 2025!
Hear about how it is going to roll out this year, plus tips on making special shows. Connect with your legendary presenter crew and share ideas.
See you there!

RADIOTHON 2025!
2025-08-30 07:30 - 2025-09-06 20:00

RADIOTHON 2025 live at the Taproom! Friday Sep 5th 5pm-8pm FREE!
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The Taproom, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Radiothon LIVE at the Shedshaker Taproom
Friday Sep 5th, 5pm – 8pm
Join What’s Golden and Love Storm as they take the stage for a very special live broadcast. 3 hours of LIVE RADIO with special guests + PRIZES for audience members who subscribe during the show. FREE entry. It’ll be wild, it’ll be whacky, it’ll be a good time!

Emergency Preparedness Training
2025-10-04 09:30 - 15:30 | Ray Bradfield Room, Jaara Park, Castlemaine, 33 Forest St, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
MainFM Emergency Preparedness Training Day with CMTO. Come and learn about what role our station could play in an emergency and how we can support our community through an emergency

Presenter Training - Meaningfully acknowledging Country on your show
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
Join an inclusive space to learn and reflect together. Share & build your understanding of Djandak (Jarra Country), engage with published resources by First Nations teachers, & practice building meaningful, simple, yet important acknowledgments of Country that are dynamic, responsive to Djandak, & ground your radio show with respect to place & people.
– with Lauz & Tadpole (On The Wing)
Please RSVP to laura.cady@mainfm.net

Presenter Training - Sound Design for Radio Shows
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
In this interactive presentation & workshop, Craig Schuftan shows you how to create themes, stings, IDs & other audio elements that will make your show sound fantastic. While working at triple j in the early 2000’s, Craig created hundreds of signature sounds for iconic shows like Jay & the Doctor, Hack, Today Today (The Chaser), This Sporting Life, & Top Shelf with Robbie Buck. His approach has always been very DIY – focusing on good ideas, great music choices & original voices rather than expensive gear & flashy sound effects. A veteran of community radio himself, & a big fan of independent broadcasting, Craig wants to show you how creative sound design can expand your expressive palette as a presenter, & make your listeners feel transported & delighted when they tune in to your show.
– with Craig Schuftan
Please RSVP to laura.cady@mainfm.net

Presenter Training - Converting Vinyl LPs to functional digital albums & batch conversion in Audacity
2026-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
Converting vinyl records to digital albums can make programming a show much more convenient via ZaraRadio. If you can play vinyl in the studio & record to PC 2, you can digitise an LP, but this leaves you with a roughly 45 minute audio file. Using Audacity & Windows Media Player, learn you how to split the recording into individual tracks & enter the correct metadata so that the ripped LP behaves just like a digital album. You’ll also learn a fast, simple way to convert a large batch of audio files into MP3 using Audacity.
– with Dave (Rock Solid Foundation)
Please RSVP to laura.cady@mainfm.net

Presenter Training - EDITING 101
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
Learn how to use the tools in Audacity (or any editing software) to:

trim down your recording and get it ready for broadcast
import audio
create/use new tracks
splice audio/piece it together
volume levelling and fades
keyboard shortcuts to save time & hassle

– with Sam Loy (Folks on Film)
Please RSVP to laura.cady@mainfm.net

You've got a great voice for radio!
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
A practical vocal workshop designed especially for MainFM presenters. Learn some valuable tools to enhance your on-air vocal presence; connect more deeply with your audience, improve clarity & project confidence with a warm, engaging tone that keeps listeners tuned in. Learn:

Breath control, pacing, articulation & mic technique
Tools for managing nerves, sustaining vocal health & being authentic behind the mic

– with Bridget (Femme Fortissima) https://mainfm.net/hub/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-2026-Skill-Share-Calendar-1.pdf
Location: Main FM studio

Audacity 101
2026-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
Learn how to use the tools in Audacity to:

trim down your recording and get it ready for broadcast
import audio
create/use new tracks
splice audio/piece it together
volume levelling and fades
keyboard shortcuts to save time & hassle

With Bruce (the Bigger Picture)

REAPER : A versatile alternative to Audacity
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | MainFM Station – 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine, VIC, 3450, Australia
Audacity not buttering your crumpet? Come learn the ropes on REAPER; fully customisable, versatile & powerful – software that is fast becoming industry-standard.
Learn how to:

navigate the software

customise the software to your tastes & needs

do in Reaper, the things you do in Audacity

audio effects & plugins

keyboard shortcuts

piece together different pieces of audio into a succinct whole

export your work ready for broadcast

– with Sam (Folks on Film)

MainFM Social Lawn Bowls
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Castlemaine Bowling Club, Berkeley St, Castlemaine
A chance for us to come together to hang out! We are such a rad community of people, but often don’t cross paths at the studios! It’d be lovely to get together. Kids/partners welcome, it’s $10pp to bowl. Bar will be open at bar prices. There will be music! Sweet young high-school band, ‘The Shambles’ will be playing some cover tunes. It’s helpful if you can RSVP to me (laura.cady11@gmail.com), but not necessary – you can just rock up on the day. Sat 2nd May, 2pm – 4pm Castlemaine Bowling Club. Love to see you there

MAIN GAME
2026-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Camp Reserve, Castlemaine, Camp Reserve, Castlemaine, 3450, Australia
