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We are hiring - WMPG Program Director

WMPG Program Director Long time WMPG Program Director Jessica Lockhart is stepping down on 1/1/2025. We are sad to see her leave but excited for her as she moves on to another phase in her life. This opens up this critical position which must be filled ASAP. The Program Director serves as an integral part of the WMPG management team and is involved in all aspects of planning for the station and meeting WMPG’s long-term goals and...

Studio 51/ WMPG Open Mic Night - Lower Brooks Gorham - Nov. 14th

Studio 51 & WMPG present an Open Mic Night in Lower Brooks on the USM Gorham campus. It is free and open to all. It happens on Thursday November 14th from 8-10pm. Bring yourself, bring your band. 🎙️ 🎙️ Click here to listen live on Studio 51 🎶 All acts are welcome. Read your poetry, do a dance, Karaoke, rock-n-roll to free jazz to bagpipes. Show your talent. Streaming it live also on the new Studio 52...

Let's Connect Greater Portland wins award at MAB's

Huge congratulations to the team behind Let’s Connect Greater Portland . They came in 2nd at the Maine Association of Broadcaster (MAB) awards. Let’s Connect is a public affairs show that airs every Thursday at 11.30am and is also available on podcasting platforms. Pictured, host Kristina Egan (middle) and Andrew Zarro picking up their award.

Jazz at the Movies presents Bix

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies and The Portland Conservatory of Music are proud to present the award-winning documentary BIX: “ain’t none of them play like him yet” about the amazing cornet player “Bix” Beiderbecke. He was the only musician Louis Armstrong regarded as an equal. A child prodigy with a perfect ear, Bix’s playing was bright and lyrical, and was as legendary as his drinking. Bix was the Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain of his day. He started young and died young, from...

WMPG Film winning awards for An Extraordinary Place

WMPG has won awards for Tom Bell’s documentary – An Extraordinary Place. Have you seen our film, An Extraordinary Place ? If not, now’s the time. The film, which explores our wonderful station’s history and present day community, has been, and will be playing at multiple film festivals across the country and even internationally! You can find our film nominated and playing at these festivals: June 20th, New York True Venture Film Festival in New York for Official Selection Screening June 20th 12.00 –...

BEGATHON October 23-29th - Goal met

We are excited to announce that we met our goal of $50,000 during our fall fundraiser. If you chose a t-shirt or other gift with your donation, please swing by and pick it up. We are at 92 Bedford Street. We thank you so much for your continued support. Donate!

Studio 51 Internet Radio @ Gorham Maine USM Campus

WMPG's Studio 51 Internet Radio - Listen in - become a DJ!

🎙️ You’re Invited to become a DJ at the new Studio 51 Internet Radio station on the Gorham campus! 🎶 Click here to listen Studio 51 Sign up now for DJ training at WMPG’s newest creation, Studio 51 Internet Radio. If you’re interested in hosting your own show on this new internet station on the USM Gorham campus, email the Program Director and get on the training schedule. Studio 51 Internet Radio is for USM students who live on...

Let's Connect - Maine State Senate Candidates

We didn’t get to air this show today due to a technical issue (power outage in Falmouth). We hope you can catch up here. Tom Bell and Andrew Zarro introduce the show where Kristina Egan hosts a roundtable with US State Senate candidates. Guests today include Anne Carney, Stacey Brenner, Tim Nangle, Dustin Ward and Rick Bennett.

Flyer promoting the listening party for a radio play of The Wizard of Oz at USM

WMPG to broadcast USM Department of Theatre's The Wizard of Oz Radio Play - Saturday 10/26/24@7pm

WMPG in support of the USM Department of Theatre , Kicks Off their ‘24-’25 Season with The Wizard of Oz Radio Play & Listening Party. Can’t make it to USM to for the party, listen in to WMPG for a broadcast of it. Check out this press release from the USM Theatre for more info: The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s 2024-2025 season is off! To see the Wizard, that is, in a...

WMPG DJs Present: Rhythm & Brews Record Fair!

Rhythm & Brews Record Fair! Join us at Bunker Brewing on October 13th from 1-7 PM for an afternoon of vinyl, vibes, and craft brews! WMPG’s finest DJs will be spinning records, and you can dig through crates of rare finds, classic albums, and hidden gems. Come for the music, stay for the brews! Don’t miss out on a day of great tunes, local beer, and community vibes. Mark your calendars and join us at Rhythm &...

WMPG Presents: Bluegrass Festival at One Longfellow Square This Thursday!

Mark your calendars for October 10th at 7 PM and head over to One Longfellow Square for a night of heart-pounding bluegrass and folk music. This year’s spectacular features an incredible lineup of talented bands: World Famous Grassholes – These bluegrass veterans bring a unique sound, full of fast-picking and rich vocal harmonies. Known for their humor and musicianship, the Grassholes are guaranteed to entertain and amaze with their authentic bluegrass roots and modern edge. The Bayou Mountain Boys – This...

Lets Talk About It - Now Heard Friday's @ 2:30am

The first step to solving any problem is shining a light on it, and Patrisha’s show, “Let’s Talk About It!” is one more way we are doing this with the very big problem of domestic abuse! Patrisha gets real in talks with her fellow survivors— the real experts — on the classic ways abusers terrorize the people they purport to love, and how the so-called justice system coddles perpetrators and gives a back hand to...

Jazz at the Movies - Louis Malle’s classic film noir film Elevator to the Gallows

WMPG’s Jazz at The Movies and the Portland Conservatory of Music are proud to present Louis Malle’s classic film noir film Elevator to the Gallows with the incredible improvised score by Miles Davis on Saturday, Oct. 12th. Director Louis Malle’s first feature film Ascenseur pour L’Echafaud is a1958 crime thriller shot at night in Paris in B&W. With its innovative cinematography techniques, it heralded the arrival of the French New Wave. Film critic Roger Ebert called Malle’s Elevator “a noir...

We've added a "Leave us a message" feature on the WMPG App

WMPG now has a new feature on our WMPG app,”Leave us a message”. Available for both IOS & Android it can be downloaded on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Download and check out the recently added a “Leave us a message” feature. Send us a voice message, video or email. Want to leave us a testimony about how you feel about WMPG, you can do it here. Send us a photo of you...

Interview with Jazz musician Tom Alexander

Listen to Between the Notes show where DJ Jazzine interviewed with Tom Alexander. Listen here

Help us get An Extraordinary Place on television

We’ve taken An Extraordinary Place to film festivals (and won a bunch of awards) —now let’s get it on TV! Tom Bell, the film maker is raising $12,500 to cover the music rights that will keep our portrayal of WMPG’s eclectic sound true to life. Time is ticking—can you contribute to this crowdfunder ? This project has just 30 days to raise the funds, and needs to hit 80% of the goal to receive any money. Every dollar counts! Now is your...

McGoldROCKS!

McGoldROCKS! at USM

McGoldROCKS! at the University of Southern Maine Portland Campus, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME. Rain Venue: USM Sullivan Gym, 66 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103 This is a free, ticket only event. REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS HERE. Tickets are will call (just give your name on arrival) Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, and celebration at the McGoldROCKS! Music Festival! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 2.30 PM to 8 PM on...

Sad News about Lorenzo Raffa

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our friend and fellow DJ and radio host, Lorenzo. Lorenzo had been in hospital with some heart issues. Our hearts are broken at this news and our deepest condolences go out to his family. Lorenzo was a passionate music lover and a true champion of local talent. His presence was a constant at music events, and he was especially...

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