{"id":76176,"date":"2026-08-20T03:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/76176\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T03:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:23:15","slug":"heartbeat-of-a-city-sydneys-2gb-celebrates-100-years-on-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/76176\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartbeat of a city: Sydney\u2019s 2GB celebrates 100 years on air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6274.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radio 2GB will officially celebrate 100 years on air this Sunday, August 23rd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a century now, the station has been a trusted companion through breaking news, daily commutes, moments of triumph and times of crisis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6272-1024x301.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146112\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146113\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2GB first went on air at 8:00pm on Sunday, 23 August 1926 from Adyar Hall at 29 Bligh Street, Sydney. Originally owned by the Theosophical Society, its call sign (GB) was chosen in honour of Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transmitting across the harbour from Mosman at 15kW, it was, at its launch, the most powerful station in the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6275.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146115\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6276.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146116\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From major historical events to the daily conversations that shape the city, generations of Sydneysiders have woken up with, laughed and debated with 2GB.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, 2GB evolved from music and radio dramas to live sport and talkback. In 1957, the station made Australian media history by introducing hourly news bulletins during its broadcast day \u2013 establishing a cornerstone of modern news-talk radio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2GB enters its second century combining an iconic talkback legacy with modern digital innovation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6277.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146117\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6278.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146118\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greg Byrnes, 2GB Station Manager, said: \u201cThis year marks 100 incredible years of 2GB being the soundtrack to Sydney\u2019s daily life. Our success belongs to our listeners, who have welcomed us into their homes, cars, and lives through the best and worst of times. It\u2019s a true honour to be the voice of our communities, and our dedication to providing live, local, and trusted content remains stronger today than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tom Malone, CEO of Tapt Media, said \u201cThis significant milestone is only made possible by the loyal listeners, excellent broadcasters, and wonderful owners of 2GB over the past century. As we push into our next 100 years, supported by the Laundy Family, 2GB\u2019s commitment to Sydney is paramount \u2013 built on the foundations of news, sport, weather, traffic, opinion and entertainment, and accentuated when the community needs us most \u2013 for information and reassurance \u2013 during floods, fire, pandemics or terror attacks. Sydney can count on 2GB.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6279.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146119\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-6280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146120\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of Sunday\u2019s official 100-year anniversary, 2GB will kick off its centenary celebrations tomorrow, (Friday 21 August 2026), with live outside broadcasts taking place in four iconic locations across Sydney. All members of the public are invited to drop by and join in the celebrations throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u2022 Breakfast with Ben Fordham (5:30am \u2013 9:00am): Broadcasting live from Watsons Bay Hotel, hosting a special centenary breakfast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u2022 Mornings with Mark Levy (9:00am \u2013 12:00pm): Broadcasting live aboard Cruise Sydney on Sydney Harbour exclusively for 100 ticketed competition winners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u2022 Afternoons with Michael McLaren (12:00pm \u2013 3:00pm): Broadcasting live from historic Old Government House in Parramatta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u2022 Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard (3:00pm \u2013 6:00pm): Broadcasting live from Northies Hotel, Cronulla.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Images supplied by Tapt Media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Radio 2GB will officially celebrate 100 years on air this Sunday, August 23rd. 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