Jazz At The Movies: This Bud’s for You!
WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team and the Portland Conservatory of Music are excited to present the next film in our Fall 2026 series, Bud Lives! A Love Letter to Bud Powell, a new documentary celebrating one of the greatest pianists in jazz history. Bud Powell was one of the founding fathers of bebop and helped change the way jazz piano was played. Bill Evans called Powell his greatest influence, while Herbie Hancock described him…
Bluegrass Spectacular 2026 – back at One Longfellow Square
Thursday, November 5 • 7–10 PM • One Longfellow Square Get ready to tap your toes and settle in for a night of bluegrass. The Bluegrass Spectacular is back! Join us at One Longfellow Square on Thursday, November 5, from 7–10 PM for an evening featuring three Southern Maine bands with their own takes on the traditions of bluegrass, folk, and old-time music: Cumberland Union String Band, The Maine Coon Cats, and White Mountain Ramblers. Whether you love a hard-driving bluegrass…
WMPG publishes a new podcast, Scoop Baby: One Adoptee’s Story
SCOOP BABY: ONE APOPTEE’S STORY MARCIA GOLDENBERG This podcast tells the story of my adoption as an infant and how it shaped my life. I describe the search for my birth relatives; what I learned in the process and how I felt about it; and some mighty big surprises I encountered along the way. (And no, I was neither a triplet nor a twin!) This story is not just for adoptees or those considering adopting….
WMPG is seeking a Contract Radio Audio Engineer
WMPG is seeking to “contract ” a Radio Audio Engineer for 10 hours a week. The qualified person will have a couple years experience repairing broadcast equipment and comfortable with computer networks. We need someone to make our radio signal sound great! If interested email stationmanager@wmpg.org or phone (207) 780-4424 for more details. Will stay posted until filled. This is a “contract” position and not a USM position. This person will be responsible for…
WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze 5-7pm
LIVE. LOCAL. EVERY FRIDAY. WMPG IN THE COMMUNITY You never quite know what Friday is going to sound like. Every Friday from 5–7 PM, WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners and music lovers. Join us in…
WMPG’s Fall Battle of the Bands – Rescheduled to November 17th
Fall Battle of the Bands | Rescheduled to November 17th Come compete for the chance to win 4 hours of free studio time at Monaco Studios ! The event has historically played a vital role in platforming young student musicians, and providing opportunities to get exposure, other gigs, and even studio time to record their music professionally. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 17th in the Talbot Lecture Hall in Luther Bonney on the USM…
Fall into Begathon and Record Sale
Fall Into Begathon | October 22–29 Begathon is just around the corner! October 22–29 marks WMPG’s Fall Begathon, our week-long fundraiser supporting independent, community radio. Free speech has never been more important, yet it’s something we can easily take for granted. Support WMPG, a station that encourages, celebrates and defends free speech and gives a voice to our Southern Maine community. And as part of Begathon week, join us for the WMPG Record Sale on…
Gorham Internet Radio Studio 51 Open House! September 29th & October 1st
You’re Invited to become a DJ at the new Studio 51 Internet Radio station on the Gorham campus! Click here to listen Studio 51 Come to the Studio 51 Internet Radio Open House on September 29th or October 1st if you’re interested in hosting your own show on the only internet station on the USM Gorham campus. Studio 51 Internet Radio is for USM students who live on or close to the Gorham campus. Located at 51…
Listen to an interview with Cid Bullens on WMPG
Long time local musician Cid Bullens visited WMPG for an interview with host Jon McKenney this past Wednesday. Missed it, listen here . Cidny Bullens is a songwriter, performer, musician, activist, educator and speaker. Cidny is also a two-time Grammy nominee whose 45-year career in the music business began auspiciously- working with Elton John, Bob Dylan, Gene Clark, Rod Stewart, The Alpha Band, and Pop producer/writer Bob Crewe. Cidny sang three lead vocals on the movie soundtrack of Grease, then…
Bill Audette in the running for a MAB Award
Congratulations to Bill Audette, whose radio feature on Black History Month has been recognized by the Maine Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Awards , placing either first or second in its category. We’ll find out which on awards night in October! It’s a wonderful recognition of Bill’s work and the great programming happening at WMPG. Listen to “Bill-Audette-Black History Month Feature” on Spreaker.
