Tuesday, 5 May 2009

XFM 96.3





ABOUT US

Welcome to the website of XFM 96.3, Singapore's only radio channel specialising in French, German, Japanese, Korean and Hindi programmes.

From 18 Aug 2008, MediaCorp’s radio station FM96.3 The International Channel will be known as:



This new name reinforces the station’s role in providing a variety of content for the eXpatriate communities in Singapore while redefining the experience of feeling closer to home. First set up in 1998 as an entertainment and info station for the eXpatriates in Singapore, XFM 96.3 currently offers a range of broadcast programmes in Japanese, French, German, Korean, and Hindi.

The French and German programmes on XFM 96.3 are relayed 'live' off the satellite feeds of Radio France International (RFI) and Deutsche Welle (DW). Both radio services are well known international broadcasters with a focus on news, current affairs and information programmes.

The Japanese Programmes are hosted by DJs from COMM Pte Ltd.

The French Programmes from RFI include News from France and International News, information programmes on music, women and the media. For those who enjoy worldmusic, RFI features some of the latest selections available in the market.

The German Programmes from Deutsche Welle include programmes featuring New CDs, travel, current economic news, culture, sports, politics and contemporary affairs. There is also up to date news from Germany and the world.

The Japanese Programmes are presented by DJs of Hello Singapore FM 96.3. You can receive the latest News on Japan, Asian News, Business News, information on travel, fashion, movies, sports, health and even recipes. There is also a talkshow and kids hotline programme where you get to interact with the Japanese DJs.

You can also enjoy a selection of Enka music, J-pop oldies and J-pop hits.

Korean programming on XFM 96.3 presents 2 hours of non-stop contemporary K-pop music.

BIG Bollywood 96.3 FM, Singapore’s only Bollywood Radio Station is run by India’s leading FM Network BIG 92.7 FM. It will broadcast ‘live’ Bollywood entertainment everyday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, which will include Bollywood Hits from the 2000’s onwards. The Station is targeted at Asians who love Bollywood and seek Bollywood entertainment. It caters to the entertainment requirements of not only the fast growing Indian expat community in Singapore, but also all Asians who enjoy Bollywood music and content. The programming mix has been put together after much research, to offer an increasingly large base of Bollywood fans their daily dose of music and content.

We welcome your feedback on the programmes you hear. Our e-mail address is fm963@mediacorp.com.sg


PROGRAMME SCHEDULE


I'm listening to the korean programme everyday! ^^

The on-air game returns on XFM96.3!
“Guess the Meaning!”

How much do you know about foreign languages? Test your knowledge here on the exPat radio station. From 30 March to 15 May, tune in to Music Interlude, Monday to Friday, between 12-2pm, 4-5pm, 11pm to midnight. Listen out for short phrases spoken in different languages, and guess the meanings in English. Send us your answer via SMS. Each day, the third, sixth and ninth listener with the correct answer will win an exclusive 2GB XFM96.3 thumb drive.
SMS your answer in this format:
XFM Answer Your name IC number and send it to 72346
Each SMS costs 30 cents. This SMS service is provided by MediaCorp Pte Ltd. For enquiries on the SMS service, call 68777132.


SMS song titles

Want to know the title of the music being played on air?
SMS
Simply type 963 and send it to 72346.
Each SMS costs $0.30. This SMS service is provided by MediaCorp Pte Ltd. For enquires about the service, call 68777132.
Trackback here for more... For feedback on XFM 96.3, please write to : fm963@mediacorp.com.sg


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