2MBS Fine Music Sydney
About 2MBS Fine Music Sydney
2MBS Fine Music Sydney is a community radio station playing classical music and jazz in Sydney, Australia. It broadcasts on 102.5 FM and DAB+ and streams online. Around four-fifths of its music comes from the western classical tradition, including baroque, chamber music, opera and contemporary classical, with the remainder drawn from jazz, blues, film soundtracks and other styles.
The station is operated by the Music Broadcasting Society of NSW Co-operative Ltd, and began broadcasting in December 1974, billing itself as Australia's first stereo FM station. It is staffed largely by volunteers with a small paid team, and is based in St Leonards. It has used several names over the years, including 2MBS-FM and Fine Music FM. Programming is in English.
Listeners can expect presenter-led programs of concert music, specialist shows such as a blues program and an ambient music program, and information about Sydney's music scene. This stream is AAC at about 256 kbps, a high-quality feed.