2XX FM is Canberra's premier alternative independent radio station. In fact, 2XX FM is the oldest community radio station in Australia, starting all the way back in 1976!

2XX FM belongs to the Canberra community, and proudly broadcasts their unique voices. With over 135 hours of original content each week produced entirely by volunteers, 2XX listeners are presented with the compelling, innovative and diverse tastes of Canberra culture.

This includes coverage of local news and information, contemporary art and film, youth programs, literature, public events, current affairs, indigenous news, multicultural content, and more. Our content is designed to inform, inspire, challenge and entertain Canberrans who want something fresh and alternative.

2XX FM has always celebrated diversity, and caters to a wide range of cultural, social, and ethnic groups that would not ordinarily be able to gain access to radio media. There's great content from CALD, Indigenous, people with mental illness and the LGBTIQ community broadcast every week.

The station is run almost entirely by the 190+ volunteers, and assisted by a limited number of paid staff. 2XX FM is funded partially by subscriptions, and relies on this revenue to keep broadcasting.

Why Donate?

2XX FM is on the way up! We've gone through a lot of changes over the last 12 months to bring you new music, empower minority communities and bring an alternative voice to Canberra. We have so much planned for live events in 2013, more new programs, greater involvement in the thriving Canberra music scene and more prizes and giveaways for our supporters. The one thing we don't have a lot of is money! So we need you to help us by becoming donating some extra cash you might have.

By donating you also help us help the community by:

• promoting our own local and national Australian artists and music - 2XX FM plays at least 55% Australian music each week;
• giving a voice to those who don't get a chance to tell their story on mainstream radio;
• building skills and empowering marginalised demographics of people, with training courses and special projects;
• providing a platform for young people interested in a career in media; and
• keeping independent and commercial-free radio alive in Canberra.