The Big Broadcast of 2016 is a live radio show on stage.
In the spirit of yesteryear, Peach City Radio’s Big Broadcast will feature a variety of musical acts, acting and comedy and a complete melodrama play.
Our live sound effects crew will introduce lively gizmos and gadgets to ensure the proper sound comes through the recording.
The audience is an important part of the show too!
During the comedic melodrama, we’ll cue the audience to “boo” the villain and “cheer” the hero! The whole show will also honor local radio history. A show quite like this has never been seen in Penticton… well at least not since 1936!
Our musical guests…
Maiya Robbie
A Penticton-based folk and roots singer/songwriter. She has shared the stage with many top performers, including poet Shane Koyczan, Dan Mangan, the Be Good Tanyas and Corwin Fox. In 2013, she released the CD “You Should’ve Been a Mountain.”(photo by Bryce Beckett)
TeKATIE
Katie & Ted Shumaker, a Penticton based duo with original easy listening folk melodies.
Jack Godwin
The founder of the Kettle Brakemen who, in a folksy bluegrass tradition, tells stories of local heritage.
Plus, Terry Kaiser & Bob Moss and the Temperance Chorus (Karen Fort, Cathy Annand, Dorothy Kohn, Judy Barillaro, Val Arsenault, Joan Dingman).
Our 2014 performance pays tribute to a show called "The Big Broadcast" that was on the Shatford stage in March of 1936.
110 local performers entertained as if they were part of a radio show, but it was 12 years before CKOK signed on as Penticton’s first station. The 1936 event raised funds for Gyro Park and a bandshell that was erected that year. Our 2014 event will be broadcast and podcast shortly after the show and is raising funds to build Peach City Radio’s community radio studio in downtown Penticton.
Many thanks to our community supporters:
The Cast:
Paul Varga
Cal Meiklejohn
Cameron Baughen
Bob Nicholson
Bill Phillips
Larry Saidman
Carol Munro
Dennis Walker
Gerry O’Day
Lynn Cook
Directed by:
Christa Phillips
Kim Russell
Katie Bowling
Jacinta Ferrari
Dave Del Rizzo
Christine Jackson
Elaine Rutherford
Jon Pelletier
Randy Manuel
Bryan Laver
Marissa Moss
Musical Director:
Kristi LindLive Sound Effects team:
Gary McDougall
Sound & Recording:
Ian MacKinderWritten & Produced by:
Craig Henderson
Many thanks to our community supporters:
Friday, February 28th, 2014 - 7 pm.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. General seating is in effect.
Saturday, March 1st, 2014 - 7 pm.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. General seating is in effect.
Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 - 2 pm.
Doors open at 1:30 pm. General seating is in effect.
The Big Broadcast featured on Shaw TV
The Big Broadcast segment on CBC Radio 1
The Big Broadcast SFX team on SoCountry.ca
The Big Broadcast in The Penticton Herald
The Big Broadcast in Downtown Reporter
The Big Broadcast in Penticton Western News
Many thanks to our community supporters:
Starting in early February, tickets are available for one of three performances.
Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance at:
The Shatford Centre: 760 Main St.
Dragon’s Den: 12 Front St.
Shades of Linen Boutique: 156 Robinson Ave., Naramata
The Shatford Centre
760 Main St. Penticton, BC
(250) 486-3560For ticket info, phone:
tickets@peachcityradio.org E-mail:
Many thanks to our community supporters: