CADA
AM (1935–1937) | |
Call sign meaning | 2 – New South Wales ONE FM |
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Technical information | |
ERP | 5 kW |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°43′23″S 150°23′6″E / 33.72306°S 150.38500°E |
Links | |
Website | www |
CADA (call sign: 2ONE) is a music radio station based in outer
History
CADA, formerly known as The Edge, is an Australian
In December 1937, 2KA moved from 1160 kHz to 780 kHz.
Before the station launched its Emu Plains based translator in the late 1970s, it was exclusively a
Australian television personality Mike Walsh bought the licence in 1983 and worked to advance his vision of developing a successful business model and innovative entertainment product. The station, which had been broadcasting from a studio in Borec House, at the corner of Station Street and Henry Street in Penrith, developed a new studio at the intersection of Henry and Lawson Streets. It adjoined a cinema complex, which was also owned by Walsh.
The Edge 96.ONE
On 26 October 1990 at 13:00 hrs., it converted to the
In 1997 the station was sold by Mike Walsh to
Following ARN's purchase, the One FM studio in
Although licensed to Katoomba/Blue Mountains/Penrith, its signal, at 5 kW located at
AC Nielsen chose not to include its figures in the Sydney Nielsen polls, with its figures forming part of the 'Other' stations in the survey. Because the station is not licensed to serve the Sydney market, ARN can own it as well as the Sydney licensed WSFM 101.7 and KIIS 106.5.[7]
In January 2006, ARN decided to launch the first pure urban format radio station in the country, on The Edge. The format change was due to the overwhelming response to the nightly urban count down, "K-Sera & The Dirty Dozen", with K-Sera and Kris Fade that culminated in being awarded Best Radio Show Australia and New Zealand at the 2006 Urban Music Awards.[8] To coincide with the new look, The Edge unveiled a new brand and logo to emphasise its place as the Hip Hop and R'n'B radio station. The Edge evolved into a more contemporary hits format with an urban influence, ARN have chosen to capitalise on the established ‘K-Sera’ brand, and continue to service the confirmed urban audience in Australia on a national level by launching KseraRadio.com, streaming on-line now.
In 2009, The Edge launched a sister station of the same format on DAB+ in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney under the name of ''Edge Digital''. The station is a music format based on The Edge 96.One, though not a direct simulcast of that station, but shares resources, including logo and promotions. Edge Digital is not available on Metro FM radio.
In April 2011, The Edge Breakfast welcomed back former announcers Mike E and Emma Chow [9]
In August 2013, The Edge rebranded and presented their new music position. While the previous tagline of "Live Sexy" described the lifestyle associated with The Edge, the new philosophy of "Hits That Move You" was believed to direct listeners to what they will hear on the station. "The Edge is unique in Australian radio as it is the only commercial station running an Urban format. 'Hits that move you' expresses our musical edge and better allows urban music fans to find us." The changes followed an online poll where listeners were asked to choose a format. They wanted a hybrid of urban, pop, dance and R'n'B.[10] This tag line would be short lived and broaden to not just 'hits' but all forms of urban 'beats'.
The Edge also hosted the famous Club Edge show playing Saturday evenings with resident DJs such as Nino Brown at night.[11]
In March 2014, The Edge revealed an innovative new listener-driven chart from iHeartRadio.[12]
In December 2021, ARN announced that Mike E and Emma from ‘The Edge’s Mike E & Emma’ had decided to leave The Edge, having wrapped their final breakfast show on 3 December 2021. The duo had entertained audiences in Western Sydney and beyond since 2011.[13]
On 31 March 2022 at 16:00 hrs, The Edge 96.ONE was rebranded and switched over to the CADA format after almost 20 years.[14]
CADA
On 31 March 2022, The Edge 96.ONE relaunched as CADA, Australia’s home of Hip Hop and R'n'B. "Unique, inclusive and exclusive content will all be part of the experience."[15] CADA will provide a new avenue for both local and international Hip Hop and R'n'B artists to showcase their music on a station with national multi-platform reach.[16]
Studios
- Penrith: Borec House Cnr Station & Henry St (1978–1987)
- Penrith: Cnr Henry & Lawson St (1987–1997)
- Seven Hills Leabons Lane (1997–2002)
- North Ryde: Byfield Street (2002–present)
References
- Australian Communications & Media Authority. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- Australian Radio Network. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- The Katoomba Daily. NSW: National Library of Australia. 7 September 1935. p. 3. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 9 September 1935. p. 10. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- Sydney Morning Herald. December 1937. p. 8. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- ^ "Australian Radio Network - Forums". Media Spy. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ^ "Hip hop flourishes on Sydney radio - TV & Radio - Entertainment - smh.com.au". Sydney Morning Herald. 6 March 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "KseraRadio.com". KseraRadio.com. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ^ "Niet compatibele browser". Facebook. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ^ "The Edge unveil new music position". 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Club Edge". www.961.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "iHeartRadio Launches Thumbs Up Chart On The Edge". Australia's Music News Authority. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Mike e and Emma leave the Edge". 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Unique and inclusive: CADA launches". 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Unique and inclusive: CADA: LISTEN LIVE to launch hour". 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Countdown to CADA". 30 March 2022.
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