Yolŋu Radio is a community radio station that serves as a cultural stronghold for Yolŋu language, music and storytelling. Our messaging is almost exclusively in Yolŋu matha, and our relationship with our audience is one that many media entities strive for. Our work is made for Yolŋu, by Yolŋu. Our station operates as an information hub and celebration of Yolŋu law, knowledge and worldview.
Established in 2002, Yolŋu Radio broadcasts into 19 different sites across Northeast Arnhem Land and Darwin. Our station is a part of ARDS Aboriginal Corporation, who specialise in Yolŋu empowerment and bridging the gap between the Yolŋu and Western (balanda) worlds, and it’s our role to deliver quality community broadcasting and facilitate all creative media projects.
Yolŋu Radio Co-djägamirr (Manager)
Sylvia is an award winning broadcaster and a senior cross cultural facilitator at ARDS. Hailing from Milingimbi, Sylvia is the first First Nation’s manager in our station’s history and is well known as the first woman to commentate AFL matches in an indigenous language.
Yolŋu Radio Co-djägamirr (Manager)
Will is an award winning producer who has a decade of experience in both community and commercial radio. He has experience in producing both feature and short-films, and has been the Station Manager since 2021.
Senior Radio Presenter | Andrew Gurruwiwi Show
The voice of Yolŋu Radio, Andrew has been our top broadcaster for over a decade. He is renowned as one of the preeminent musicians in the Northern Territory, and serves a vital role in the team as a naḻapaḻ (elder) and lawmen.
Presenter + Producer
William is an accomplished producer, technician and broadcaster. For the past 5 years, William has played a critical role in almost every project. His most notable work includes starring in a short-documentary made for the AFL.
Radio Presenter
Baykali is a famous actor and dancer, and is one of our team’s most electric performers. Currently residing in Milingimbi, Baykali is a regular presenter and key contributor to our creative projects.
Sound Lead + Producer
Adrian (Adi) is a skilled musician and audio engineer. He leads our two-way music workshop program at Yirrkala school, and is a creative force and a key figure within our team.
Radio Presenter | The Bur’wu Show
Jean is the star of one of our longest standing programs, the Bur’wu Show. Jean is well known for her eclectic taste in music and dulcet tones. You can catch her on air every weekday from 10am-12pm.
Presenter + Workshop facilitator
Gawukawu is a radio presenter and facilitator for our two-way music program. He is well known as the lead singer of the Wild Honey Band.
Gapuwiyak Creative Producer
After taking a short break from Yolŋu Radio, Adam has returned as our creative lead in Gapuwiyak. Adam brings a wealth of experience to the team, as a presenter, producer and musician.
Take a look at some of the magic our creative team has been making — bold stories, big ideas, and plenty of heart along the way.
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