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A Better Music Mix • Classic Hits
Tune into Coast FM, your local community radio station broadcasting live across the Central Coast of NSW. Enjoy a diverse mix of Classic Hits, News, and Community Programs.
Soundtrack of the 80s on Coast FM
Saturday, 13 September 2025
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Quote of the Moment
Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Today's Helpful Hint
Garden - Old wine corks make excellent mulch for potted plants.
September is
One Word Wonders
This September, Coast FM 963 celebrates the power of simplicity with One Word Wonders! Weekday from 6am to 6pm, the Classic Hits Crew will be spinning unforgettable songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s – all with one thing in common: a single word title. From anthems that defined a generation to singalong favourites that never grow old, these tracks prove that sometimes, less really is more.
Whether it's Respect, Karma, Imagine, or Wonderwall, each one-word wonder packs a punch and takes you back to the moments that made the music unforgettable. Join us all September long for a soundtrack of iconic hits that speak volumes – in just one word.Coast FM 963 – The Coast's Home of Classic Hits.
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Your Day Sounds Better
Tune in to A Better Music Mix all day long, and don't miss these fantastic specialty shows coming up later!
Whether it's nostalgia, community insights, or just great company, Coast FM 963 has something for everyone.
Artist of the Day - Models
Models are a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia, in August 1978, who went on hiatus in 1988. They re-formed in 2000, 2006, and 2008 to perform reunion concerts, and have been performing regularly and recording again since 2010.
Current Members:
Sean Kelly – guitar, clarinet, vocals (1978–1988, 2000–2001, 2006, 2008, 2010–)
Andrew Duffield – keyboards (1979–1982, 1982–1984, 2010–)
Mark Ferrie – bass guitar (1979–1982, 2001, 2010–)
Ashley Davies - drums (2010–)
Former Members:
Janis Freidenfelds a.k.a. Johnny Crash – drums, percussion (1978–1981) (deceased 24 January 2014)
Peter Sutcliffe a.k.a. Pierre Voltaire – bass guitar (1978–1979)
Ash Wednesday – keyboards (1978–1979, 2001)
Mark Hough a.k.a. Buster Stiggs – drums (1981–1982) (deceased 8 January 2018)
James Freud – bass guitar, vocals (1982–1988, 2000–2001, 2006, 2008) (deceased 4 November 2010)
John Rowell – guitar (1982)
Graham Scott – drums (1982)
Barton Price – drums (1982–1988, 2000)
Gus Till – keyboards (1982)
James Valentine – saxophone (1984–1987)
Roger Mason – keyboards, backing vocals (1984–1988, 2000)
Wendy Matthews – backing vocals (1985–1988)
Jackson Freud – guitar (2008) (Son of James Freud)
Tim Rosewarne – keyboards (2008)
Cameron Goold – drums (2008)
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