Friday 8 May 2026

Studio 4 is the student broadcasting society at 2MCE-FM. Studio 4 programming focuses on a mix of alternative music programming.

The 80’s was a vibrant time for popular music worldwide, the influences of punk, post-punk,electronic, new wave, synth-pop and power-pop reverberated through the decade. Hybrid genres of music emerged creating one of the most influential periods in contemporary popular music. The emergence of the independent record industry fuelled this era of exploration.

Studio 4 is the student broadcasting society at 2MCE-FM. Studio 4 programming focuses on a mix of alternative music programming.

Contemporary music mix to keep you company on summer afternoons.

If you love live and local music, we’re bringing it straight to your ears on 2MCE with a one night special featuring performances from Sounds Live 2025. Featuring Central West talent Klancie, EasyGoin’, Javier and The Wave, Liquid Culture, and The Safety of Life at Sea recorded at Charles Sturt University's Rafters Bar on the 19th of June. This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW and supported by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.  

Looking back at what was making the charts 50 years ago.

Hear local community news and information, interviews, and great music from our team Donald, Charlie, Matt, and Dom. Stay up to date with National Radio News on the hour.

Presented by a variety of volunteer presenters, Morning Music is just the thing to accompany you through the morning with a mix of relaxing classics and nostalgic easy listening music.

Special guests join us live from Bathurst's Machattie Park to reflect on the last 50 years of community broadcasting. Photo courtesy of Western Advocate: Mitchell College journalism lecturer Robin Mitchell in the studio.

Supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) and RPH Australia, presenters of this long running 2MCE radio reading program read from local Bathurst and Orange newspapers, The Western Advocate and The Central Western Daily. Talking Newspaper readers (L to R): Ross, Miao, Donald, Sharon, Graham and Chris. If you're unable to read the newspapers due to a vision or print disability, or you know someone who is unable to access the newspapers, tune in weekdays 12pm to 1pm to hear articles read to you. Our friendly readers are volunteers from the local community and Charles Sturt University. Current readers include Chris, Miao, Sharon, Inez, Donald, Monica, Peter H, Ross, Graham P, Jane, Jim, Sarah, Ali, and Duck. Talking Newspaper readers Sarah, Duck, and Ali. The Talking Newspaper is one of the earliest radio reading programs, beginning in 1978. If you would like to join the Talking Newspaper Team, apply to become a volunteer at our information page under get involved. The Talking Newspaper is produced with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at cbf.org.au.

Hannah has been presenting on 2MCE since 2017 and arrives every Friday with co-hosts Liam and Faith, a long list of songs to play, and an infectious love of music. Each week Hannah chooses a song to singalong on air to share with her fans. Hannah often has special guests joining her in the studio, which has included local musicians Smith & Jones and Dave Webb.

A selection of 2MCE's folk music including The Connection, Come All Ye, and One of The Folk (Bathurst Folk Club).

Reflections on 2MCE captured during the last 50 years featuring 2006 - Robin Mitchell  1980 – John Martin  1987 – Mary-Anne Plummer  1993 – Phil Glen 

On Community Drive you’ll hear a wrap of local news, interviews, community events and a little bit of music. We’d also love to hear from you. If you have some community news you’d like to share, get in touch by emailing the station. The Community Drive team is supported behind the scenes by Charles Sturt University communication students. Photo from NSW State Archives of William Street, Bathurst Digital ID: 12932_a012_a012X2449000063

A selection of 2MCE talk programming highlights.

Highlights of recent country music programming by The Country Music Club (Chris Tobin), The Country Music Show (Tim Herbert), and Rick's Country Mix (Rick Nash).

A selection of dishes from 2MCE's ethnic and multicultural programming.

An hour dedicated to Indigenous artists.

Your hosts Margie Byrom, Graham Carter, Roger Hargraves, Marguerite McKibbin, and Ingrid Pulley play classical music from all eras, and share their expert knowledge of the music and composers. The team publish playlists at their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080728176145  

Join Declan for an hour of Electronic Dance Music that will have you partying into the weekend.[...]

Studio 4 is the student broadcasting society at 2MCE-FM. Studio 4 programming focuses on a mix of alternative music programming.