Nova (radio network)

This article is about the Australian radio network. For other, see Nova (disambiguation) and Radio Nova (disambiguation).

Nova
Broadcast areaAustralia
FrequencyVariable
BrandingNova
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Affiliationssmoothfm
Ownership
OwnerNova Entertainment
History
First air date
2001 (2001)
Technical information
ERPSydney: 150 kW
Melbourne: 56 kW
Brisbane: 12 kW
Adelaide: 20 kW
Perth: 40 kW
Links
Websitehttp://www.novafm.com.au/

The Nova Network is a group of Australian radio stations owned wholly or in part by Nova Entertainment. The Perth station is a joint venture between Nova Entertainment and ARN.

Each station has its own local Breakfast show with workdays, drive, night and weekend shifts shared across the network.

Stations

Callsign Frequency Branding Location
2SYD 96.9 MHz FM Nova 96.9 Sydney
3MEL 100.3 MHz FM Nova 100 Melbourne
4BHN 106.9 MHz FM Nova 106.9 Brisbane
5ADL 91.9 MHz FM Nova 91.9 Adelaide
6PER 93.7 MHz FM Nova 93.7 Perth
N/A DAB+ Nova Nation Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
N/A DAB+ Nova 90s Brisbane
N/A DAB+ Nova Throwbacks Adelaide
N/A Nova Player Nova Fresh Country N/A

Network shows

Nova syndicates a number of programmes across its network. These include:

  • Mel Tracina, Weekdays 9 am – 2 pm (except Perth)
  • The Chrissie Swan Show, Weekdays 2 pm – 4 pm
  • Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel, Weekdays 4 pm – 6 pm
  • Ben, Liam & Belle, Weeknights 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Smallzy's Surgery, Weeknights 8 pm – 10 pm
  • The Maddy Rowe Aus Music Show, Weeknights 10 pm – 12 am
  • Weekend Breakfast with Jase & Lauren, Saturday and Sunday 8 am – 10 am
  • Nova Nation, 6pm – 12 am (Saturday) & 10pm - 12am (Friday)
  • The Maddy Rowe Aus Music Show, 6 pm – 7 pm (Sunday)
  • Confidential on Nova with J.Mo, 7 pm – 8 pm (Sunday)
  • Nova Nation With Dave Kelly, 8-9pm & 10-11:59pm (Saturday) and repeats from 2am - 3am & 4am - 6am (Sunday Morning) [Nova Nation Only]

Local announcers

Nova 96.9 – Sydney:

Nova 100 – Melbourne:

Nova 106.9 – Brisbane:

Nova 91.9 – Adelaide:

  • Jodie & Haysey, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am

Nova 93.7 – Perth:

  • Nathan, Nat & Shaun, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am
  • Ross Wallman, Weekdays 9 am – 2 pm

Nova Player

In July 2021, Nova Entertainment introduced the Nova Player app, offering users unlimited access to an extensive array of audio features. From all Nova Stations and Nova FM show podcasts to the latest news, sports updates, financial insights, and a diverse selection of other podcasts[1]

Nova's Red Room

In 2012, Nova Entertainment launched Nova's Red Room on the principle of delivering extraordinary live experiences filled with emotion and personal connection for Nova listeners.[2] Over 300 artists have performed in Nova's Red Room spanning Australia and international locations.

Criticism

Nova have received criticism for frequently rotating songs on their playlist. In a piece about the 2020 ARIA Music Awards, NME Australia's Andrew P. Street wrote that the 2004 rollout of Nova FM had "accidentally turned Thirsty Merc and Missy Higgins into stars, before the network swapped to its current format of 14 endlessly repeated songs."[3]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Zanda (2 July 2021). "Nova Entertainment launches branded 'The Player' listening apps". Mumbrella. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Nova's Red Room". NOVA Entertainment. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ Street, Andrew P. (24 November 2020). "The ARIA Awards 2020 tells you everything you need to know about the state of Australian music". NME Australia. Retrieved 26 November 2020.