KIIS Network
The KIIS Network is a network of radio stations owned and operated by the Australian Radio Network. Formerly branded as the Mix Network, the network was rebranded as the KIIS Network in 2015 following the relaunch of KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. The KIIS Network is named after KIIS-FM, a Los Angeles-based radio station broadcast on the 102.7 MHz FM band.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
Broadcast area | Australia |
| Headquarters | Macquarie Park, New South Wales |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Australian Radio Network |
| History | |
| Replaced | Mix Network |
| Coverage | |
| Stations | See list |
History
In November 2014, Australian Radio Network announced that from January 2015 a year after the demise of Melbourne radio station Mix 101.1 and Sydney radio station Mix 106.5, the Mix Network would be rebranded as the KIIS Network, with KIIS 101.1 and KIIS 106.5 and alongside 97.3FM and Mix 102.3. The Brisbane and Adelaide stations retained their respective station names and music formats, but adopted the same branding themes inline with their KIIS sister stations.[1] Mix 106.3 in Canberra is also a part of the network, but predominantly carries its own programming. An announcement of their branding being realigned to the rest of the KIIS Network was made in December 2019.
In December 2014, it was announced that Fairfax Media will merge with the Macquarie Radio Network and sell 96FM Perth to Australian Radio Network.[2][3] In January 2015, 96FM joined the KIIS Network.
Stations
As of 12 June 2020, the KIIS Network consists of fourteen radio stations.
| KIIS station | Location | Music format |
|---|---|---|
| 96FM | Perth | Mainstream rock |
| 96FM 80s | 1980s music | |
| 96FM 90s | 1990s music | |
| 97.3FM | Brisbane | Hot adult contemporary |
| 97.3FM 80s | 1980s music | |
| 97.3FM 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 101.1 | Melbourne | CHR |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 106.5 | Sydney | CHR |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| Mix 102.3 | Adelaide | Hot adult contemporary |
| Mix 80s | 1980s music | |
| Mix 90s | 1990s music | |
| Mix 106.3 | Canberra | Adult contemporary |
Mix 106.3 Canberra does not air any networked programming, and is a joint-venture with Southern Cross Austereo. The station is programmed as part of the Triple M network.
Networked shows
- 3PM Pick-Up (except Perth)
- Will & Woody
- The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power
- Jase & PJ at Night (except Perth)
- Mitch to Midnight (Melbourne and Sydney only)
- First Play (Melbourne and Sydney only)
- Planet Oz (Melbourne and Sydney only)
- iHeartRadio Countdown (except Brisbane and Adelaide)
- The Christian O'Connell Show (except Melbourne and Sydney)
- The Kris Fade Show
Digital radio
The KIIS Network simulcasts each station in the network on DAB+ digital radio in their local markets. It also broadcasts in a joint venture with the Pure Gold Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix. The KIIS Network stations are also available online via iHeartRadio.
On DAB+ in all markets (except Perth and Canberra), the KIIS Network operates a 90's pop digital station branded as KIIS 90s in Sydney and Melbourne. The station also operates in Brisbane and Adelaide under their respective FM brand names (i.e. Mix 102.3 90s in Adelaide), alongside an 80's pop station as well.
See also
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Kiis acquires Perth's 96FM to complete national network". AdNews. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- "96FM Perth sold to ARN for $78m". Radio Today. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.