Jazz at the Movies returns
WMPG’S Jazz At The Movies team and the Portland Conservatory of Music are excited to kick off our Fall 2026 season with a very special showing of the film The Monkathon, a new movie of guitarist Miles Okazaki’s live solo performance of the entire Thelonious Monk’s songbook. If you’re a Monk fan, you won’t want to miss this! Award winning guitarist Miles Okazaki decided to honor his hero, Thelonious Monk, by performing all 66 of…
Programming Picks: A Cold Moon (with Naomi)
WMPG’s Programming Committee wants to highlight some exceptional and unique shows that exist outside of our most trafficked time slots. The first one we’ve landed on is A Cold Moon, hosted by Naomi who presents an excellent survey of the esoteric post hardcore emo scene often referred to as screamo. As Naomi tells it: “My show, A Cold Moon, focuses on playing a wide variety of screamo music. This eclectic, abrasive, and often lyrically left-wing genre is…
Thanks to Justine Henry who has finished a two year term as Music Director @ WMPG
We thank Justine Henry for her work as volunteer Music Director over the last two years. Justine’s leadership has been instrumental in forging a new path forward for WMPG’s Music Department. Most recently she has spearheaded the monthly Sound Advice newsletter, and has worked to help develop staff recommendation bins (new releases / local music / from the library) that make all kinds of interesting music available to programmers. For anyone who engages with the CD…
Community Advisory Board (CAB)
WMPG Community Advisory Board (CAB) WMPG’s Community Advisory Board helps WMPG achieve its mission and serves as an effective mechanism for community input into the planning and decision-making of the station. We are looking for new members. Interested? Apply here! WMPG’s Community Advisory Board helps WMPG achieve its mission and serves as an effective mechanism for community input into the planning and decision-making of the station. Our current Advisory Board: Sophie Becker Emma Brearley Michael James Marcia Leander (Secretary)…
Vote for Radio Personality/Freaky Fridaze in Best of Portland Awards
A few of our radio hosts have made the final in the Best of the Portland, Maine Awards. Vote before July 31st! Category – Radio Personality: Vote for Annella (the Morning Beat) Vote for Jack (No Longer Dangerous) Freaky Fridaze has been nominated for best community event. Vote here!
Remembering Jackie Nice
It is with great sadness that we share the news that longtime WMPG volunteer and programmer Jackie Nice passed away this past week. For more than 25 years, Jackie welcomed listeners every Sunday afternoon as the beloved host of Eastern Sands Radio. Her program introduced audiences to music and cultures from around the world, reflecting her belief that sharing music could help make the world a more understanding and compassionate place. As fellow WMPG volunteer…
Events for WMPG
Ongoing Freaky Fridaze – weekly 5-7 pm September ‘Presenting Sponsor’ at Austin St Brewery for their new live music series – Cut Yer Teeth 08.23 / 1:00 PM CUT YER TEETH – Free Summer Music Festival A free music festival at Austin Street with five local bands. Featuring music from Just Milk, Lean Meats, Sunburned Sharks, Plague Dad, and Intricate Mouse Work. October Battle of the Bands at USM – more details Begathon – Fundraiser Record Sale – more details coming…
Supporting Our Community: Resources Following the Biddeford ICE Shooting
Like so many across Maine, our thoughts are with the family, friends, and community of Joan Sebastian Guerrero following his fatal shooting by ICE agents in Biddeford. At times like these, the importance of community, compassion, and supporting one another is especially clear. We’ve gathered a list of local resources below for anyone seeking information, support, or ways to get involved. Go Fund Me – Support Johan Sebastián’s Family Maine Solidarity Fund Presente Maine Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Lightouse ME – Immigrant Defense Hub If you know of additional resources that should be…
