A new report from Monash University has found community radio stations contribute an estimated $153 million in value to the Australian music industry each year, while playing more than double the amount of local music heard on commercial radio.
One example is SYN station, which has helped foster emerging artists and talent by giving young people opportunities to share music and create media.
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Jane Gazzo – Manager at Syn
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 19 May 2026