Home grown contents Home grown F or over twenty years, community stations like 2MCE have aired every local garage band and small-time singer whose sole credentials include a demo tape and a burning ambition. Some acts, like silverchair and Christine Anu, have become international superstars. Other acts have drifted off into obscurity. But as Seth Jordan points out, it's all part of 2MCE's commitment to Australian music. As the station's Program Coordinator, Seth secures airplay for home grown performers.
Some performers spend their money on making an album.
They don't have the resources to approach a commercial station, so they come to us. 2MCE discovers burgeoning talent through networking with the other 130 community radio stations across the nation. We'll ask a station in Queensland what new songs and groups they've heard of. In turn, they'll ask us the same questions. Seth also contacts local recording companies who deal exclusively with Australian performers.