Fine Music 102.5 has announced that it has taken up the official broadcast rights to the inaugural Australian Cello Awards which will go to air live from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music from 3pm to 6.30pm on Sunday 30 March 2014.

Named after the late Stefan Kruger, in recognition of his generosity and passion for music, the Fine Music 102.5 Kruger Scholarship will benefit musicians, composers, singers or budding broadcasters who demonstrate the interest, commitment and potential to have a viable career in classical or jazz music.

In a new collaborative venture, the Fine Music Network is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Richard Wagner by creating an exciting new 10-part series - Countdown to the Ring.

Max Benyon, one of the foundation volunteers of Sydney's Fine Music 102.5, has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to community broadcasting.

In 2013, Wagner fans across the world will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Richard Wagner.

Community broadcasters continue to innovate on the digital platform with new programming initiatives.

Known for nearly four decades as 2MBS-FM, Sydney's first FM stereo radio station has undergone a major facelift with a new name, logo, website, social media channels and a new studio opening later in the year.

On Tuesday, May 24th, Sydney eight city wide community radio stations launched digital radio services, providing Sydney with more choice and new ways to listen to the city's most diverse and accessible media.