RTRFM announces 2026 Radiothon party and subscriber drive

Perth community radio station RTRFM‘s annual subscriber drive, Radiothon, returns for its 49th year in 2026.

Kicking off on Friday, August 14, and running until the end of September, the on-air festival includes special guest programmers, giveaways and celebrations of everything local.

As part of the fundraising drive, the much-loved Radiothon Party also returns this year, featuring a diverse lineup of local artists at The Bird and The Rechabite on Saturday, 29 August.

The Rechabite will feature local artists including Drea, No Bride, Phil Stroud, POW! Negro & friends, PTMC, Full Frequency’s Yikes & Nafta, 2000Revs, DJ Sara T, Nafta b2b Yikes b2b Riley, Sharkbae and wetpuddlss b2b Margie Rita.

Over at The Bird, there will be live sets from Deep Beep, Humming, Navy June, Odlaw and Ursula.

In the 49th year of Radiothon, RTRFM aims to raise $350,000 to support the running of the independent station, including the organisation of long-running festivals such as In the Pines and the Fremantle Winter Music Festival.

RTRFM encourages listeners to subscribe during Radiothon for a chance to win major prizes such as holidays, dinner vouchers, tickets to events and more.

Check out all the details and ways to support RTRFM, win prizes and get involved at rtrfm.com.au

Radiothon 2026 kicks off on Friday, August 14, and runs until the end of September. The Radiothon Party takes place at The Bird and The Rechabite on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Tickets are on sale now from moshtix.com.au