Submit a Program Idea

If you have an idea for a new segment or program, please read Sunshine FM’s programming policy, then complete and submit the Program Proposal form. A link to the form is at the end of this section.

Before proceeding, please read the important information below.

Your proposal needs to be more than an idea. It should be well thought through and clearly address elements such as programming objectives, resourcing, and compatibility with Sunshine FM’s existing format. Please keep in mind that we are not a Talk radio station. We are a ‘more music’ station and our high levels of listener satisfaction are built on a commitment to music-based programming for a mature audience.

Proposals must include audio samples of presenter voice work and the program concept. You need to provide a demo reel, in other words. This material should be in mp3 format. It can be emailed or if the file is too large, linked (via third-party service providers such as Dropbox) to programs@sunshinefm.com.au.

Preference is given to proposals from within our coverage area. On-air presenters are required to be a Member of the Sunshine FM Radio Association Inc.

Proposals are reviewed by a Program Committee which meets quarterly and makes recommendations to station management. We will let you know the outcome of your proposal. Depending on meeting cycles, this could take at least 12 weeks.

Sunshine FM is under no obligation to accept or proceed with proposals. By submitting a proposal, you accept that ideas and concepts included in your proposal may, in part or whole, be present in existing or future Sunshine FM programming and that you will have no claim or entitlement whatsoever in relation to that programming content.

Incomplete proposal forms will be returned. If a proposal is declined, we will consider the matter closed.

Your Name*
Phone*
Email*
Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code
I have read the Sunshine FM Program Policy Document*
- Yes
- No
Name of your Program Idea*
Brief Summary of your Program Idea*
Details of any previous radio or other media experience*
Is your program idea music or talk based or a mixture of both*
How long do you believe this program could run*
(eg, 3 months, 6 months, longer - please provide further details)
What percentage of overall content would be locally sourced and produced*
Percentage of completely original content*
Percentage of Australian content*
Who would be involved in presenting and producing the program*
What resourcing would be required to create and deliver the program*
(eg, research, audio production, music selection, hours per week)
Percentage of overall resourcing you would be providing*
Percentage of overall resourcing you would want Sunshine FM to provide*
Would third parties (other than you and Sunshine FM) be involved with or have an interest of any kind in the program*
(Full disclosure of all actual or potential stakeholders is required, including those who may contribute to or benefit in any way from the program)
Could any actual or perceived conflict of interest arise as a result of you presenting or producing this program*
How would the Sunshine Coast Community benefit from your program idea*
How would your program differ from existing programming on Sunshine FM*
How often would your program be broadcast*
(eg, daily, weekly, monthly)
Total duration of each program*
(eg, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, longer - please provide details)
Would there be any costs directly associated with producing this program that you would want Sunshine FM to fund*
Would the program be exclusive to Sunshine FM*
Would you or others associated with the program require training in radio presenting and production*
Do all proposed presenters and producers have a working knowledge of defamation and media law*
Is there anything else you would like to add*

If there is further material you wish to submit, please email it to programs@sunshinefm.com.au
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By signing and submitting this proposal, I understand and agree that Sunshine FM is under no obligation to accept or proceed with this proposal. I accept that ideas and concepts included in this proposal may, in part or whole, be present in existing or future Sunshine FM programming and that I have no claim, whatsoever, in relation to that programming content.
Signature*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
When you have completed the form, print a copy for your records then click on the SUBMIT button.

Thank you for your interest in Sunshine FM. We look forward to receiving your program proposal.

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