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WMPG's Studio 51 Internet Radio - sign up now for DJ Training!

🎙️ You’re Invited to become a DJ at the new Studio 51 Internet Radio station on the Gorham campus! 🎶 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, scan the QR link in the flyer and get on the training schedule. Studio 51 Internet Radio is for USM students who live...

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...

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies and the PCM present CESARIA EVORA on Sept. 21st

WMPG JAM (Jazz at The Movies) is BACK. Our Fall movie series kicks off SATURDAY, September 21st. WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies and the Portland Conservatory of Music are pleased to present CESARIA EVORA. CESARIA EVORA, draws an empowering portrait of the legendary singer, Cesaria Evora, a woman born into poverty in Colonial Cape Verde and later in life scaled the music world’s heights garnering multiple gold records, a Grammy and selling out the most...

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 –...

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...

Bluegrass Spectacular at One Longfellow Square

Tickets are now on sale for WMPG’s Bluegrass Spectacular featuring: The World Famous Grassholes Tricky Britches Bayou Mt Boys Get tickets here More details coming soon..

USM Theatre students are hyped up to mic up at new recording studio!

Great news feature here from USM. The generation that grew up watching “Bob the Builder” is now college age, and they’re still learning from their favorite cartoon handyman. William Dufris was the voice actor who spoke for Bob on the show’s original American broadcasts. The equipment that Dufris used for his recordings now resides at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. Students use it to hone the same skills that laid the foundation for Dufris’ career. “When I was a...

WMPG's Jazz at the Movies Coming Soon!

Join us for a screening of Cesaria Evora, a film that follows the struggles and successes of this incredible singer. Born into poverty in Colonial Cape Verde, the film draws an empowering portrait of the legendary singer as she scales the music world’s heights– garnering multiple gold records, a Grammy, and selling out the most prestigious performance venues throughout the world. Cesaria Evora traces the diverse political and social contexts of Evora’s life, universal themes of...

WMPG Summer Music Yard Sale - Sunday August 11th at WMPG studios 92 Bedford Street Portland Maine from 10am to 2pm.

WMPG Music Yard Sale - Sunday August 11th - 10am to 2pm

It’s time for the WMPG Music Yard Sale! It happens on Sunday, August 11th from 10am to 2pm! The location is right in WMPG’s own driveway and back-yard. We are located at 92 Bedford Street on the USM Portland campus. This year’s sale features records, cds & music equipment from WMPG’s vaults along with WMPG volunteers setting up their own tables. If you would like to donate to WMPG in another way, we are accepting...

WMPG Celebrates Pride today and every day

Happy Pride month! At WMPG, we proudly celebrate the diversity, resilience and vibrant culture of our LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our collective strength through our programming and we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where everyone can express themselves. We aim to educate, inspire, and foster sense of belonging for all individuals regardless of their gender, identity, sexual orientation, or background. Happy Pride today and...

Spotlight on Public Affairs shows on WMPG

Do you know about our amazing Public Affairs shows? WMPG is putting the spotlight on our incredible public affairs shows. Focused on bringing together and informing the Greater Portland Community, these seven shows are connecting us with what’s going on in our community, and we’d love for you to give them a listen. First up in the week is Community Voices for Change, with host Richard Rudolph, airing Mondays at 11:30 AM. In his talk...

Thanks for your Begathon donations

We were truly overwhelmed by your incredible generosity during our recent Spring fundraiser. We faced some challenges due to being off the air during the winter storm but I’m pleased to share that we anticipate reaching $55,000 of our $60,000 goal. Your support ensures that we can continue to bring you the radio shows you love. Thank you for investing in community radio! From all the team here at WMPG, a big thank you.

Jazz at the Movies

Jazz at the Movies back with a film about Ellis Marsalis Jnr

A Jazz Icon’s Legacy Lives On Our Jazz at the Movies (JAM) DJ’s bring another free screening of a film on jazz. Ellis: The Life and Complicated Times of Pianist, Ellis Marsalis Jnr will be screened at the Portland Conservatory of Music on Saturday, May 18th at 7.00pm This is a story of jazz, a jazz musician, and a city known for its jazz. It is also a story of how one man transcended racial injustices he faced from...

One Hundred Thorns

WMPG's Battle of the Bands at USM's Gorham Campus

Last weekend, the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus became a hotspot for music enthusiasts as WMPG’s Battle of the Bands contest unfolded, delivering a night of pulsating rhythms and soul-stirring melodies. As an avid supporter of local talent, I was eager to witness the magic, and the event did not disappoint. Here’s a glimpse into the electrifying performances and the standout winners who stole the show. From the first chord to the final encore,...

War of the Worlds Radio Drama

The War of the Worlds Broadcast on WMPG

If you missed the broadcast of The War of the Worlds tonight on March 22nd you can listen to the full performance here: The War of the Worlds. The USM Department of Theatre invites the community to a live performance of their first radio theatre production, The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Script. This infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, vividly tracks a martian invasion through the eyes of a reporter and a scientist...

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