At HEP FM, we actively support the local tourism community by broadcasting tourism news and information each week. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are among Victoria’s most popular destinations for weekend escapes and holiday stays, with a vibrant calendar of festivals, concerts and events held throughout the year.
We work closely with event organisers to help promote these experiences, featuring regular interviews during our weekday breakfast shows.
Our What’s On in Hepburn Shire segment is broadcast throughout the day on Fridays and Saturdays, courtesy of Hepburn Shire.
Our show Welcome To Spa Country is a fantastic guide on where to go and what to do when visiting the region.
Our mission is to be the radio station of choice for visitors to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Hepburn Radio has been the voice of Daylesford and Hepburn Shire since our launch over 10 years ago. We were founded by a small group of locals interested in furthering the development of a community radio station for the Hepburn Shire area of Victoria. We remain hopeful that we might obtain a community radio license in the future.
We’re passionate about sharing local stories, supporting local tourism dependent businesses, and informing locals and visitors with news and local events.
We are a registered non-profit Incorporated Association.
Our Philosophy is “By the community, for the community” which we feel is inclusive for both locals and visitors alike.
Your trusted guide to what to see, do and experience when visiting Daylesford and the surrounding region, this show is designed especially for visitors and short-stay guests. Regularly updated, it provides timely information on local events, attractions, dining, wellness experiences and seasonal highlights. Welcome To Spa Country connects you with what’s happening locally and points you towards the places and experiences that make the region such a special destination – even on wet weekends!
The Classic Hour is Hep FM’s new weekly celebration of the greatest international classical music from sourced from an extensive CD library, presented by Chris and produced by Clive. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through time, from the elegance of the Baroque masters to the drama and sweep of modern film scores. Expect familiar favourites, unexpected gems and the stories behind the music, with works spanning Beethoven, John Barry and many more. Tune in Sundays from 9 to 10am, with a repeat on Wednesdays at the same time, and enjoy an uplifting hour of timeless sound to enrich your week.
Relax and unwind every Sunday at 6pm with Jackie Hartley, as she brings you a soothing mix of Soul, Jazz, and R&B on Quiet Storm from the Hartley vinyl collection. This genre, which first emerged in 1976 thanks to Melvin Lindsey at Washington D.C.’s WHUR-FM, takes its name from Smokey Robinson’s iconic 1975 album, A Quiet Storm. Let the smooth sounds of this soulful hour set the perfect tone for your evening, with a blend of mellow tracks and timeless classics. Tune in for a calming, music-filled escape every Sunday night.
Your trusted guide to what to see, do and experience when visiting Daylesford and the surrounding region, this show is designed especially for visitors and short-stay guests. Regularly updated, it provides timely information on local events, attractions, dining, wellness experiences and seasonal highlights. Welcome To Spa Country connects you with what’s happening locally and points you towards the places and experiences that make the region such a special destination – even on wet weekends!
The Classic Hour is Hep FM’s new weekly celebration of the greatest inteernational classical music, sourced from an extensive CD library, presented by Chris and produced by Clive. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through time, from the elegance of the Baroque masters to the drama and sweep of modern film scores. Expect familiar favourites, unexpected gems and the stories behind the music, with works spanning Beethoven, John Barry and many more. Tune in Sundays from 9 to 10am, with a repeat on Wednesdays at the same time, and enjoy an uplifting hour of timeless sound to enrich your week.
Relax and unwind every Sunday at 6pm with Jackie Hartley, as she brings you a soothing mix of Soul, Jazz, and R&B on Quiet Storm from the Hartley vinyl collection. This genre, which first emerged in 1976 thanks to Melvin Lindsey at Washington D.C.’s WHUR-FM, takes its name from Smokey Robinson’s iconic 1975 album, A Quiet Storm. Let the smooth sounds of this soulful hour set the perfect tone for your evening, with a blend of mellow tracks and timeless classics. Tune in for a calming, music-filled escape every Sunday night.
