WMPG/Studio 51 Battle of the Bands – Tuesday April 22nd Gorham Campus
We’re excited to announce the WMPG/Studio 51 Battle of the Bands, happening Tuesday, April 22nd, at the USM Gorham campus in the Lower Brooks building ! This exciting event kicks off at 7pm and wraps up around 10pm. Whether you’re a local band or solo artist, all bands are welcome to compete, with fantastic prizes for the winners! We are limiting the number of bands to ten so if you want your band to compete you need to…
Celebrate the New Bill Dufris Memorial Voiceover Studio on May 1!
Celebrate the New Bill Dufris Memorial Voiceover Studio at USM – Join Us on May 1! Hello Bill-tastic Friends and Family, It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since we lost our beloved Bill Dufris – an effervescently energetic, inspiring, multi-talented individual with a heart of gold. While we’re sure Bill would find today’s world puzzling, there’s no doubt he’d be incredibly proud of the creative work that continues to radiate from the…
Both Sides Now: A Journey Through Music on WMPG
Tune in to WMPG every other Friday morning from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for Both Sides Now, the radio program hosted by Merrill, who takes listeners on a deep dive into the lives and music of legendary bands and musicians. Whether you’re a die-hard music enthusiast or just looking to expand your musical horizons, this show is for you. Check out the recent episodes below to get a glimpse of the fascinating artists and bands that Merrill has…
WMPG Live Broadcast from Bull Moose’s Record Store Day This Saturday
Record Store Day at Bull Moose with WMPG – Listen to the full broadcast Sat – April 12th 8am – 12 midday Record Store Day is like Christmas for some music lovers, I know…big labels have muscled in, making it harder for indie shops and smaller artists to shine. Still, there’s no better place to celebrate than our local record stores in Maine. WMPG will be at Bull Moose in Mill Creek. As the birthplace of RSD (seriously, the idea…
JAZZ AT THE MOVIES – BILL FRISELL: A PORTRAIT
Our Jazz at the Movies team presents a film screening of Bill Frisell: A Portrait A character portrait of anti-archetype guitar hero, Bill Frisell, this nuanced film traces the ideas and processes that shaped Frisell’s music, and provides rare insight into the mind and personality of one of the significant musicians of recent decades. Full of live music, revealing stories, and intimate access to the normally reclusive Frisell, various collaborations are followed from development to fruition,…
Spring Fundraiser (Begathon) update
UPDATE: We reached our goal! What a week – culminating in the screening of the WMPG movie last night, with our founder, Howard Allen, in the audience! It was a perfect way to celebrate everything this station stands for. I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for making this Begathon such a success. Thank you listener supporters, first time donors, sustaining donors, business supporters and volunteers! Our goal was $50,000,…
Begathon CALL 207 874-3000
Our Spring fundraiser launches on March 26th! Can you help us reach our goal of $50,000 Donate 207 874-3000
Double Feature: An Extraordinary Place & Courts of Belonging
WMPG, the premier community and college radio station broadcasting from the University of Southern Maine, proudly presents A Double Feature of Community & Belonging, an evening of film that showcases the power of connection through storytelling and volunteerism. The event will take place at Talbot Hall, Luther Bonney, University of Southern Maine, at 6:00 PM. This special screening features two powerful documentaries: An Extraordinary Place Directed by Tom Bell | 34 minutes While many documentaries…
An Extraordinary Place screening – April 1st 2025
WMPG Presents: A Double Feature of Community & Belonging April 1st 2025 Talbot Hall, Luther Bonney, University of Southern Maine 6pm An Extraordinary Place directed by Tom Bell 34 minutes While many documentaries focus on societal challenges, this film highlights a solution: the transformative power of volunteerism in creating joy, meaning, and belonging. It celebrates diversity’s role in fostering strong, connected communities and offers a behind-the-scenes look at WMPG’s inclusive ethos, where shared purpose connects…
WMPG Welcomes Helen Crimmins as Volunteer coordinator!
We’re excited to welcome Helen Crimmins as our new Volunteer Coordinator! Helen brings incredible enthusiasm and dedication to the role. Many of you may already recognize her voice from her show, The Crate Escape , which airs Sunday mornings from 1:00 to 2:30 a.m. She also lends her talents as an engineer for Local Motives on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Helen is eager to connect with and help manage our incredible team of volunteers, helping to support…
