Our programs

100% Australian Made

First Monday of the month from 1 – 2pm
Presented by: Julie Simonds
Host Julie Simonds is joined by an Australian composer or performer. Together they explore the background to a selection their compositions or recordings.

60% Water

Presented by James Hinds and Jeremy Heritage
60% Water explores the depths of electronic music, blending ambient, industrial, experimental, and techno sounds.

A Jazz Compass

The beauty of jazz music is that there are no borders.  Jazz is a universal language inviting you to the table to enjoy flavours from all cultures. 

A Jazz Hour

Fridays from midday – 1pm
Presented by: Barry O’Sullivan
Contemporary and modern sounds of now in jazz from all corners of the globe.

At The Opera

Wednesdays from 8pm
Presented by: Various
A tradition of 40 years and more, At the Opera brings you favourite and lesser-known operas, in full.

Australian Jazz Sounds

Presented by Keyna Wilkins every Wednesday at 12pm. A musical journey to what’s happening in Australian concert halls and backyards, putting Australian artists and Australian art in the airwaves for all to hear and love.

Baroque and Before

Fridays from 10pm – Midnight
Presented by: Various
A late night exploration of the music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque.

Chamber Soirée

Tuesdays from 10pm – Midnight
Presented by: Various
Chamber music in many styles and presenting groups ranging from duos to nonets.

Class Act

Class Act with Stephen Gard. Class Act showcases young local musicians. Whether you’re a classical aficionado or just like to unwind, check out these young musicians in their approach to excellence.

Classic Jazz

Classic jazz from its early days and more recent jazz in the same tradition, including revivals, regional offshoots and recent recordings, such as Dixieland, Trad and New Orleans street music.

Classical Guitar Society

Third Saturday of the month from 5pm – 6pm
Presented by: Sue McCreadie
A monthly program brought to you by members of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney.

Classical Interlude

Thursdays from 10pm – 10.30pm
Presented by: Various
Half an hour of magic for those moments when just a little touch suffices. Listen to a short interlude from between our regular programs.

Classics All Through The Night

Saturday – Monday from midnight – 6am
Presented by: Various
A program of classical music to entertain you all night long.

Classics from Asia

First Thursday of the month 10pm-10.30pm
Presented by: Various
Classics from Asia presents the music of Asian civilisations, including practices with their roots in literati, court, folk, and early modern cosmopolitan music-making.

Classics Till Dawn

Tuesday – Friday from 3am – 6am
Presented by: Various
Classical music for the wee small hours.

Concert Hall

Weekdays from 10.30am – Midday
Presented by: Various
An orchestral concert brought to you wherever you are.

Diversions in Fine Music

Weekdays from 9am – 10.30am Presented by: Various Exploring music from different perspectives on each day of the week.

Dread Junction

Presented by Vince Carnovale
Presenting Australia’s hottest two-hour reggae show every fortnight. A strictly Roots and Culture selection of the best new and old, featuring exclusive rare cuts and tunes from the early 60’s through to sounds of the now!

Emergent Jazz

Australian jazz of the 21st century, featuring tracks from Sydney’s pre-eminent jazz programs at the Uni of NSW and The Con, from high school jazz combos, and new Australian and international jazz releases.

Evenings with the Orchestra

Fridays from 8pm – 10pm
Presented by: Various
A showcase of music from the world’s great orchestras.

Explorations

Sundays from 6pm – 7pm
Presented by: Various
An early Sunday evening opportunity to relax with a variety of musical series.

Fine Afternoons

Weekdays from 1pm – 4pm
Presented by: Various
Varied classical music programs compiled for you by our knowledgeable and passionate programmers.

Fine Music Breakfast

Weekdays from 6am – 9am
Presented by: Various
Get your day off to a good start with Fine Music Breakfast.

Fine Music Drive

Weekdays from 4pm – 7pm
Presented by: Various
Uplifting and entertaining classical music for the end of the working day.

Fine Music Showcase

Fine Music Showcase, is sponsored by Kawai, home of the world’s finest pianos since 1927 and a proud supporter of arts and music education in Australia.

Folk Federation of NSW

First Saturday of the month from 5pm – 6pm
Presented by: Various
Music complied and presented by members of the Folk Federation of NSW

Friday Jazz Session

Fridays from 7pm -8pm. A focus on local musicians and international jazz, young and old, favourites and standards, new releases, and featuring an album of the week.

Groovesville/25 O’Clock

Presented by Ray Levis

Historic Recordings

Third Saturday of the month from 1pm – 2.30pm
Presented by: Various
A range of important recordings for your pleasure.

Hosanna

Sundays from 5pm – 6pm
Presented by: Various
A Fine Music tradition: sacred music on Sunday evening.

In a Lighter Vein

A delightful journey through the lighter side of the classical music world. In a Lighter Vein celebrates the playful, whimsical, and heart-warming compositions that often get overlooked.

In Conversation

Wednesdays from 1 – 2pm
Each week presenter Simon Moore spends an hour in conversation with one of the greatest musicians, singers, composers or conductors, along with up-and-comers and others who influence our arts landscape.

Jazz About Town

Welcome to Jazz About Town, the FineJazz audio guide to jazz musicians playing in Sydney, or their recent new releases.

Jazz After Hours

Late night jazz, to listen and engage, and relax. Explore the stories behind musicians, instruments, venues, composers, and events in the world of jazz.

Jazz After Noon

Fridays from 12pm – 1pm
Jazz After Noon will bring you jazz for a lazy afternoon, from jazz roots to today, from swing to mainstream jazz, with a good touch of nostalgia and regular appearances from the Great American Songbook.

Jazz from the Archives

Every Wednesday at 12pm – 1pm
Jazz from the Archives is a captivating radio program that celebrates the rich legacy of jazz music, as heard on our station through the decades.

Jazz Interaction

Get ready for a fresh wave of jazz and hot new releases, all coming your way with a twist of social media excitement! Watch this space as the sounds roll in—it’s going to be a thrilling ride.

Jazz Portraits

Late night jazz that presents particular jazz musicians, specific instruments, jazz events or jazz venues. Listen, engage and unwind. Relaxing though not for sleeping; but that’s ok!

Jazz Rhythm

An eclectic blending of agreeable rhythm and melody from the New Orleans jazz roots through to recent decades, including many Australian bands.

Just In

Tuesdays from 8pm – 10pm
Presented by: Various
A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music library.

Limitless and Free

Presented by Philip Bridges
Travelling down the sidestreams and tributaries of the mainstream; exploring how all musical styles influence each other.

Music of the Eighteenth Century

Sundays from 10:am – 12pm
Presented by: Various
Two hours of beautiful music from the late Baroque and the early Classical eras.

Musica Sacra

Sundays from 9am – 10am
Presented by: Various
From the solemn to the sublime: sacred music from ancient to modern times.

Musicians of Choice

Saturdays from 10am – 11.30am
Presented by: Various
Featuring a different musician or ensemble each week.

Mutable Carat

With Nick Dan
An aural hall of mirrors weaving through the gamut of what could be called ‘music’.

New Horizons

Sundays from 9.30 – 11pm
Presented by: Various
Classical music of the last 40 years: modern, challenging and intriguing.

Oasis of Insomnia

With DJ Doltana (aka Adam Cockburn)
A fusion of Electronic Dream pop, movie themes, and hybrid orchestral music layered with psychedelic sound effects to create intriguing, elaborate soundscapes.

On Parade

Saturdays from 11.30am – midday
Presented by: Various
Music for brass and symphonic wind bands.

Orchestral Classics

Sundays from 8pm – 9.30pm
Presented by: Various
An orchestral concert for your pleasure on Sunday night.

Planet Jazz

Every Wednesday at 7pm.
Presented by Xavier Bichon every A musical journey to different parts of the world where jazz meets other musical traditions, from Africa to Europe, with a slice of Australia.

Remember When

With Sue Jowell
A fortnightly program of nostalgic music on Saturdays from 1pm

Saturday Matinee

Saturdays from 2.30pm – 5pm
Presented by: Various
Operetta, Oratorio and major Symphonic music featured in special programs to entertain on Saturday afternoons.

Saturday Morning Music

Saturdays from 6am – 9am
Presented by: David Garrett and Stephen Wilson
Perfect music for your Saturday morning relaxation.

Saturday Night at Home

Saturdays from 10pm – midnight
Presented by: Various
A selection of classical favourites to wind down on a Saturday night.

Small Forces

Saturdays from 9:05am – 10am
Presented by: Various
Delightful chamber music for the morning.

Society Spot

Saturdays from 5 – 7pm
Presented by: Various
Music compiled and presented by members of the Folk, Organ, Guitar, or Schubert Societies of Sydney.

Stage and Screen

Saturdays from 6 – 7pm
Presented by: Various
Music composed to accompany film and television.

Stormy Monday

Mondays from 8 – 10pm
Presented by: Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg
Two hours of the best blues and roots music

Sunday Morning Music

Sundays from 6am – 9am
Presented by: Various
Perfect music for your Sunday morning relaxation.

Sunday Special

Sundays from 3pm – 5pm
Presented by: Various
Always different, always classical, our Sunday Special brings you special events, special themes and anniversary programs.

Swing and Beyond

Featuring bands of the 30s swing era, and post-swing and big bands.

Sydney Schubert Society

Fourth Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm
Presented by: Ross Hayes
A monthly program presented by members of the Sydney Schubert Society.

Sydney Society of Recorder Players

Fifth Sunday of the month from 6 – 7pm
Presented by Robert Small
A periodical program presented by members of the Sydney Society of Recorder Players.

The Classical Era

Sundays from 10am – midday
Presented by: Nina Fudala and James Hunter
Music of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries.

The Eclectic Chair

Presented by Liam Collins
A grab bag of sounds and styles. Music for daily activities.

The Jazz Beat

Cool sounds of small jazz groups, mainly from the US West Coast in the 50s, mingled with later releases from the jazz world, including Australia.

The Life of a Composer

Saturdays from 8pm – 10pm
Presented by: Various
A program that delves into the life of a composer, illustrated through important career works.

The Lost Highway

With Austin Harrison
Are you ready for the country? Journey the road less travelled down the backroads and byways of country music on The Lost Highway.

The Organ Music Society of Sydney

Second Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm
Presented by: Norbert Kelvin
A monthly program presented by members of the Organ Music Society of Sydney.

The Piano Alone

Sundays from 2pm – 3pm
Presented by: Various
A showcase of delightful solo piano music

The Piano Sonata

Sundays from 2 – 3pm
Presented by: Various
An hour with the piano focused on the sonata, with a monthly theme following a specific area of interest.

The Pounding System

Fridays from midnight
Presented by: Clay Caplice
Electronic pounding, 2 step drums with bass, sideways reggae, dub on the side, not at home jazz, kosmische klang, fuzz, feedback and other niceties delivered free to your ears.

The Romantic century

Thursdays 20:00 – 22:00
Presented by: Various
A weekly step into the drama and power of 19th Century music.

The World of a Symphony

Thursdays from 8 – 10pm
Presented by: Various
Discover the musical world in which a symphony was written.

Ultima Thule

Thursdays from 10.30pm – midnight
Presented by: various
Ambient and atmospheric music from across the ages and around the world

Urban Jazz Lounge

Every Saturday at 1pm Leita Hutchings brings you a vibrant blend of fresh, exciting jazz – a fusion of modern flair and timeless tradition. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience

What’s on in Music

Saturdays from 9 – 9.05am
Presented by: Various
Our weekly guide to musical and arts events in and around Sydney.

Whompt Out

Ranging through studies of roots music, hot spot recording locations and their most noted exponents, to broad assemblages of tunes, both fun and funky, that fit a suitably vague theme.

World Music: Whirled Wide

Sundays from 1 – 2pm
Presented by: Various
Showcases diverse music from cultures around the world, both traditional and modern, featuring musicians from all corners of the globe, including Australia