Broadcast area | New Zealand |
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Frequency | See Stations section |
Branding | The Sound |
Programming | |
Format | Classic rock of the 1960s–1980s (previously also the 1950s) |
Ownership | |
Owner | MediaWorks New Zealand |
History | |
First air date | 13 October 1997 1 January 2012 as The Sound | as Solid Gold FM
Technical information | |
Class | Terrestrial |
Links | |
Webcast | Online streaming |
Website | Official website |
The Sound, previously known as Solid Gold FM, is a New Zealand radio network owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Solid Gold began broadcasting on 13 October 1997 and was rebranded as The Sound on 1 January 2012. The Sound has a classic rock format, playing "the greatest music of all time" from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The station appeals to an older audience than most popular and rock music stations in New Zealand.