Maningrida welcomes new broadcaster to air

Djolpa’ McKenzie has taken on the exciting role as community broadcaster for Maningrida Radio. Photo credit: Noeletta McKenzie

West Arnhem Regional Council and Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA) have come together to re-launch the Maningrida radio broadcasting service.
This is an exciting time for the community as they welcome the new community broadcaster Djolpa McKenzie to the hot seat.
To assist, TEABBA Radio’s remote area senior trainer, Bernard Namok paid a special visit to Maningrida last week to deliver important training.
As a former Maningrida broadcaster himself, Bernard said he is thrilled to welcome Maningrida Radio back to the air.
“Being the ex-radio broadcaster in Maningrida back in 2007-2009, I was fortunate enough to go back to train local man and front-man for Wildwater Band, Djolpa Mckenzie with an ‘Introduction to Radio Broadcasting’, which includes tips around on-air presenting, programming, technical aspects were a few things being taught," Bernard said.
“I am very, very excited about the local radio (being)back on the airwaves around the community and make sure you stay tuned to 106.1FM to hear all the positive stories from around Maningrida and great music,” he said.
Djolpa went live to air around Maningrida at the end of the training with live interviews with the local sports and recreation team about the local AFL games, pre-recorded interviews from those involved in men’s week as well as providing music.
If anyone in the community would like to get involved with the local radio, make sure you go around and see Djolpa, who will be out and about capturing the community stories, things coming up and promoting everything that Maningrida has to offer.
Tune into 106.1FM for all the latest news, music and community updates.