Retro Rewind Australia | The History of Retro Rewind The First Decade

How did Retro Rewind start here in Sydney
Well Retro Rewind started by chance actually. One Day Back in January 1998 I was sitting in the second studio of 2GLF 89.3 FM when I was asked to fill in for another retro show called "Nice To Be With You" (the title was taken from a song by a group called Gallery) which is a sucky name if you ask me, which was on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. Anyway after 6 weeks the powers that be approached me and asked if I would like the gig permantly and I could rename the show.

Retro Rewind then started in March 1999 on 2GLF 89.3 FM. Originally a 2hour format consisting of 30mins of the 80's and 30mins of the 70's each hour plus listener's live requests. In January 2001 Retro Rewind began at 2MCR 100.3FM every friday afternoon in an expanded 3hour format and saw the introduction of the "Classic Countdown" and "Name That Theme" which have proved very popular with the audience.

Retro Rewind ended its highly successful first season on 2MCR 100.3FM on Friday the 24th of May 2002. And 3 weeks later wrapped up the first highly successful season on 2GLF 89.3FM on Tuesday 18th of June 2002.

Retro Rewind takes a holiday
Wednesday 23rd December 2008 was the last show to goto air on 2CCR 90.5FM.
The show was to return in Janurary 2009 on the new day of Friday afternoons 3pm - 6pm however due to work commitments I had to stand down.

Retro Rewind Returns With a BRAND NEW Station
Wednesday 2nd July 2007 saw the triamphant return of Retro Rewind on 2CCR 90.5FM
and the good thing is that it's Just three hours of the

Retro Rewind takes a holiday
Wednesday 24th August 2005 was the last program to goto air on 88.1 2RDJ-FM
Retro Rewind started with 2 RDJ back in September 2002 and ran continually with the exception of about 3 weeks all up until 24th August 2005.

Retro Rewind Says Farewell to 2MCR forever
Friday 21st January 2005 saw Retro Rewind bid farewell for the final time to 2MCR
It was a sad day but one where the show went out in a huge 3 hour finale and brings the curtain down on 4 years of bring you all the big hits plus rare classics.

33% MORE Retro on a Friday afternoon
Due to POPULAR DEMAND Retro Rewind has been Extended by One Hour EVERY friday
and will now start at 3PM from Friday 30th of July 2003

STOP PRESS Now a Double Dose of Retro Rewind
On Friday 16th of April 2003 Retro Rewind returned to 2MCR 100.3FM.
Retro Rewind can be heard EVERY Friday on 2MCR 100.3FM @ 4PM.
With a slightly different format, there will be NO "Classic Countdown" or "Name That Theme"
Just two hours of the

Retro Rewind Returns With a BRAND NEW Station
Thats right after a long 6 month break Retro Rewind Returns to the airwaves with a brand new station and a new day.
Retro Rewind can be heard on Sydney radio station 2RDJ 88.1 FM First on the FM Band.
EVERY Wednesday Afternoon from 3PM starting September 2002.


How did Retro Rewind start here in Sydney Well Retro Rewind started by chance actually. One Day Back in January 1998 I was sitting in the second studio of 2GLF 89.3 FM when I was asked to fill in for another retro show called "Nice To Be With You" (the title was taken from a song by a group called Gallery) which is a sucky name if you ask me, which was on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. Anyway after 6 weeks the powers that be approached me and asked if I would like the gig permantly and I could rename the show. Retro Rewind then started in March 1999 on 2GLF 89.3 FM. Originally a 2hour format consisting of 30mins of the 80's and 30mins of the 70's each hour plus listener's live requests. In January 2001 Retro Rewind began at 2MCR 100.3FM every friday afternoon in an expanded 3hour format and saw the introduction of the "Classic Countdown" and "Name That Theme" which have proved very popular with the audience. Retro Rewind ended its highly successful first season on 2MCR 100.3FM on Friday the 24th of May 2002. And 3 weeks later wrapped up the first highly successful season on 2GLF 89.3FM on Tuesday 18th of June 2002. Retro Rewind takes a holiday Wednesday 23rd December 2008 was the last show to goto air on 2CCR 90.5FM. The show was to return in Janurary 2009 on the new day of Friday afternoons 3pm - 6pm however due to work commitments I had to stand down. *Retro Rewind Returns With a BRAND NEW* Station Wednesday 2nd July 2007 saw the triamphant return of Retro Rewind on 2CCR 90.5FM and the good thing is that it's Just three hours of the Retro Rewind takes a holiday Wednesday 24th August 2005 was the last program to goto air on 88.1 2RDJ-FM Retro Rewind started with 2 RDJ back in September 2002 and ran continually with the exception of about 3 weeks all up until 24th August 2005. Retro Rewind Says Farewell to 2MCR forever Friday 21st January 2005 saw Retro Rewind bid farewell for the final time to 2MCR It was a sad day but one where the show went out in a huge 3 hour finale and brings the curtain down on 4 years of bring you all the big hits plus rare classics. 33% MORE Retro on a Friday afternoon Due to POPULAR DEMAND Retro Rewind has been Extended by One Hour EVERY friday and will now start at 3PM from Friday 30th of July 2003 STOP PRESS Now a Double Dose of Retro Rewind On Friday 16th of April 2003 Retro Rewind** returned to 2MCR 100.3FM. Retro Rewind can be heard EVERY Friday on 2MCR 100.3FM @ 4PM. With a slightly different format, there will be NO "Classic Countdown" or "Name That Theme" Just two hours of the *Retro Rewind Returns With a BRAND NEW* Station Thats right after a long 6 month break Retro Rewind Returns to the airwaves with a brand new station and a new day. Retro Rewind** can be heard on Sydney radio station 2RDJ 88.1 FM First on the FM Band. EVERY Wednesday Afternoon from 3PM starting September 2002.