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| Broadcast area | Australia |
|---|---|
| Branding | Hitz 247 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | College radio Contemporary hit radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Hitz Entertainment |
| History | |
First air date | 30 December 2011 |
| Links | |
| Website | hitz247 |
Hitz 247 is a youth contemporary hit radio-formatted internet radio station, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded by Andrew Gyopar and born out of former aspirant community station Hitz FM, the station began streaming online on 30 December 2011.
As well as providing programming that appeals to its young audience Hitz 247 also actively encourages young people to become involved with the station.[1] Listeners are encouraged to produce and present radio programs and to contribute content to the stations website.
Hitz 247 also supports numerous non-profit youth organisations, increasing awareness of such organisations among its young listeners.[2][3]
- ^ Bulleen family act goes to air, Manningham Leader, 25 June 2012 Archived 5 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Childwise August Newsletter[permanent dead link], Childwise, August 2012
- ^ Youth community links Archived 21 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Hitz 247 website