S2 Ep. 17 - Abi Muir / "When do you enjoy when your hardwork pays off?"

The legend is back, and as we are excited after a year to have Abi Muir back at Cairns FM 89.1, she announces that she is heading to Memphis to record her debut album. We chat all things including Memphis, what's its like to be a young female singer in this industry and more.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 2pm - 4pm.

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S2 Ep. 16 - Dr Albert And The Malarias / "Is it hard to be a young band in 2023?"

As the new generation comes through in big swings, next generation Koch's are coming through the ranks with Max, Yvette and Adam from Dr Albert and The Malarias come into the studio. We chat with them about young bands in 2023, musical influences, and Yvette takes over the desk to be Deveski 2.0.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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Cairns FM89.1 Presents NQ Ultimate Top 50 (Part 1)

To close out the year Cairns FM 89.1 and FNQ Originals presented the ‘2022 North QLD Ultimate Top 50.’ The songs from the Best North QLD Musicians which had been judged by over 30 industry professionals was be played over a 6 hour Live Show on Boxing Day 2022 from Midday to 6pm counting down from Number 50 to Number 1. This is the first two hours of the show.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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S2 Ep. 15 - Diamond Dave Lynch / "How much can one nerd out on gear talk?"

Being our original Guitar Shop God from the mid 90's, David Lynch from Diamond Studios was finally on the show and we got to nerd out on gear talk, Johnno's Blues Bar and the music scene in Cairns in the 90's, and getting to produce the first single from Australian Idol beatboxer Joel Turner.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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S2 Ep. 14 - International Women's Day Special / "What are some of the challenges that women face in the music industry?"

Super special FNQO as we host an International Women's Day show with Anais Campbell, Talitha Jae, and Danielle Davis. The three of them bravely performed their live radio debut and chatted about some of the fun and challenging issues that women face within the music industry.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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S2 Ep. 13 - Rob Howe / "How many band members can we fit in our live studio?"

Excited to have Rob Howe in the studio chatting about his UK band Polasets, and adjusting to life in Australia. We also had the big band squeezed in our little studio. Fun times :)

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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S2 Ep. 12 - Hidden Pillars / "How do you exist as a musician in North Qld?"

After a massive 2022, the guys from Hidden Pillars were on the show as we discuss exactly how important their EP, "How Did I Get Here" was important to the region.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

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S2 Ep. 11 - Hylidae / "How does a young band manage being in 2023?"

We had the pleasure of having Grace and Max from Hylidae on the show after a massive debut with Cat Empire at the Tanks

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

Instagram - @fnqoriginal891

S2 Ep. 10 - Roz Pappalardo / "Is the Australian Music Scene about to change?"

Roz Pappalardo is back on the show after a massive 2022, and hectic start to 2023. We chatted about All Fired Up and how we are about to witness the Australian Music Scene change in front of our eyes.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

Instagram - @fnqoriginal891

S2 Ep. 9 - Wasabi Barbie / "Is getting Tour Regional Grants a viable option for musicians?"

The guys from Punk Rock band Wasabi Barbie are in the studio chatting all things punk including the history of punk, and the touring scene in North QLD.

Show is played live on Cairns FM 89.1 every Sunday from 8pm-10pm and replayed on Thursday from 4pm - 6pm.

Instagram - @fnqoriginal891