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Looking for family fun? Moonee Valley Festival has it all
Moonee Valley Festival is a proud JOY Sponsor. With three stages dedicated to live music and dance performances, plus plenty of kids’ activities, roving entertainment, market stalls and delicious food…
Get your game on with Pride and Joy at ChillOut 2026
Come to the Bullarto Community Hall and The Royal Hotel in Daylesford during ChillOut 2026 and be inspired to get your sporting game on! JOY 94.9’s dedicated weekly sport show Game…
Welcome to JOY Season One 2026
JOY 94.9 is excited to announce our Season One 2026 schedule, running from Monday, 2 February 2026 until Sunday, 5 July 2026. With new programs premiering, your favourites returning, and…
JOY is ready for Midsumma Festival 2026
Pride Season is upon us, and your friends at JOY 94.9 will be right there with you across the three biggest days of Midsumma Festival: Midsumma Carnival on Sunday, January
JOY Community Meetups at Midsumma Festival 2026
You, your mates, your favourite JOY presenters, sunshine, and new friends – that’s what you’ll get at JOY Community Meetups this Midsumma. JOY Community Meetups are low-pressure half-hour catch-ups with
JOY 94.9 and Vision Australia share special live simulcast from Midsumma Carnival 2026
JOY Media, a Media Partner of Midsumma Festival, and Vision Australia Radio, an Inclusion and Access Partner of Midsumma Festival, will be broadcasting together live from Midsumma Carnival this Sunday,
Melbourne United and JOY 94.9 partner for NBL Pride Round live broadcast
JOY 94.9 and Melbourne United are excited to once again team up for NBL Pride Round as Melbourne United host their Pride Round home game on 7 February against the Adelaide
Get your free mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival 2026
Victorian Department of Health is a proud JOY Sponsor. Get your free mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival 2026 Keep yourself, your partners, and your community healthy and safe this Midsumma!…
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Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2026, The Moment and A Friend of Dorothy
For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of the Melbourne Women in Film Festival. Running from March 19–23 across ACMI and Fed Square, this year’s program continues to bring together…
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Monique DiMattina spoke about the learnings that take place on the bandstand and the joy of watching younger musicians grow in their skills and confidence on the bandstand as they…
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Grand Prix traffic defeated Sue so solo David plays solo artists … With a little help from some great JOY 94.9 listeners. But will Sue love or hate David after…
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
In a special International Women’s Day edition of Strictly Soundtracks, the team turns up the volume to celebrate Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. The documentary traces the rise of the…
Turn up the heat: Previewing Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2026
It’s the last National Final weekend of the year. And that means Sweden is ready to decide on its song for Vienna. Michael and Bryan jump into the Melodifestivalen final,…
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