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CHANGE CITY :
Thanks to a PR campaign propositioning Richard Branson, a flurry of fundraisers and many a supporter shout-out, Sydney’s FBi Radio is safe. As reported by B&T Today, the radio station has raised $350,000, putting it in the clear for the next two years.
In a statement, FBi’s general manager Evan Kaldor announced the forecast is positive – at least in the short-term. “When we launched the campaign, we said our goal was to not only meet the immediate threat but also to secure our long term viability,” he said. “To achieve this, we need to raise $1,000,000 to pay down our start up debt and provide a buffer to fund our ongoing operational costs, so we are not constantly living hand to mouth.
“The response to the campaigns has been overwhelming and we can say with much relief that, thanks to the generosity and hard work of so many people, we have now addressed the immediate threat to the station.”
ProjectwJs says...
That very good to know.
robthebank says...
Great to hear. Would love to hear a little more (or a lot more) EDM being played but for community radio i appreciate they need to please many. I guess whoever started the "why should i bother supporting FBI" thread can take it easy for the next two years....
BillyBoi says...
WOW awesome WOnder if old richie even blinkedan eye at giving Fbi A million bucks? anyone know?
JackT says...
Listening to Simon Caldwell right now. Worth the $7 a month.
Edstacee says...
Bloody excellent news, well done listening public. and Richard B I guess, but even more well done the girl who swam 2 miles to his island!
Juzzzy says...
^ this haha
rancho says...
congrats to fbi
Brother Al says...
Fire up!
patrout says...
That's fantastic news, I'm a passionate supporter and have donated many times over to the station, love what theyre doing for the local music scene, long live fbi!
Rocca says...
one of my favourite j00f sets is from fbi radio a few years ago! hopefully he can do another one eventually :)