Hi everyone. I'd like to introduce myself (as in the real person writing this post).
My name is Daniel Thomas, and I have worked in the Media (TV, Video & Radio) Broadcasting & Production Industry for almost 30 years. You may have heard me on Brisbane Radio in the Afternoons (12pm-3pm from February 2015 up until August 2021, then on Mornings from October 2021 (from memory) until January 2022 (and also breakfast radio when the team was on holiday/break or when someone was unwell). Unfortunately, due to health reasons I left the career I loved for more than 20 years. However, over the past couple of years I have been recovering, but that was not without some both physical and mental health troubles. I am happy to say as of late 2024/early 2025, I am more positive than ever, and I have decided to go back to the Radio Industry, but this time on MY terms... So, I am looking to create something for everyone to enjoy.
Free Radio Network is a 100% Family-Owned Australian Business (currently a sole trader but will be converting to a company hopefully very soon). We are based in Ipswich, about 40 minutes west of Brisbane, in the Sunshine State of Queensland, Australia.
We will soon be launching Free FM, starting as an online radio station so please keep checking our website and our social media pages to keep updated on the latest news!
Our ultimate goal is to help support the Australian Music Industry and Live Australian Music. These artists and performers have been hit hard over the past 5 years especially, and we would also like to give emerging artists an opportunity to have their original songs heard and played on Australian Radio.
Right now, I'm busy in the background putting everything together. It doesn't happen overnight, but I'm very excited... and hope you will join us (myself, my wonderful family, awesome friends and my colleagues helping me to get this off the ground) on this special journey!
I'm not usually someone to ask other people for financial help, but if you would like to assist me in any way, I will be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
My mantra for 2025:
Start small. Dream Big. Make IT happen!
UPDATE: 9:04pm 07 Feb 2025
Oh, I forgot to mention that I have set a goal of AUD$2,000 to assist with getting started, and I have every intention to repay those funds to everyone once we are able to establish some advertising revenue (and regardless of if that happens or not, anyone who contributes will have their funds returned). - Daniel
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