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Here at RDU98.5FM we strive to bring the freshest and best music to our listeners. So we’ve decided to freshen up the way we source our music and make selections each week. As of 20th June 2016, we have moved to a specialist curatorial team to broaden our scope and effectiveness in play listing A-rotate. […]

Vintage Breakfast with Graeme Douglas was broadcast live from Canterbury Museum on Saturday 18 June as part of “Alternative Radio: RDU98.5FM since 1976” exhibition. Hear all the 90s alt hits and probably the best segment in the history of radio where Graeme chats with his mum. ‘Alternative Radio: RDU98.5FM since 1976’ is on at Canterbury […]

UPDATED: The Sheep Technique Spotify playlist with Kiwi Alt + Indie. Tune in Mondays 4-6pm to hear the show, and get a taster on the Spotify playlist. New this week: Opposite Sex – Hamish and Chips sere – Hazy The 3ds – Sunken Head Big thanks to NZ On Air Music!

Over the weekend, we hosted the GRAND FINAL of RoundUp 2016 at darkroom, bringing to an end 6 epic weeks of Christchurch Music. This year has bought some of the highest quality of bands that we’ve seen compete in years, leaving us with an epic Grand Final featuring; Smokin’ Voodoo, Idris, Dead Rats, St Peter’s […]

The June limited edition tee is available NOW. KILL YOUR TELEVISION – a classic RDU logo. Only 40 being made. 3 colours to choose from. Buy here: http://www.rdu.org.nz/product/rdu40-tee-kill-your-television-3-colours-available #RDU40

The Morning Glory Vintage Breakfast was broadcast live from Canterbury Museum on Saturday 21 May as part of “Alternative Radio: RDU98.5FM since 1976” exhibition. Mike Field recounts all the epic prizes, tunes and good times alongside Rachel Morton and special guest Martyn Pepperell. Morning Glory ran from 2013 – 2015 (mostly from the RDUnit – […]

Listen back to all the hilarity and excellent tunes from our Vintage Breakfast – Morning Glory with Mike! Originally live broadcast from Canterbury Museum on Saturday 21 May, we will be rebroadcasting it on The Old U stream on the RDU website from 9am, Saturday 4 June. To listen click ‘The Old U’ logo at […]

Updated: The Green Room Spotify playlist with NZ electronica. This week features: Opiuo – Jelly Drax Project – Cold Che-Fu – Machine Talk

Updated: The Green Room Spotify playlist with NZ electronica. This week features: Opiuo – Jelly Drax Project – Cold Che-Fu – Machine Talk