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A golden-age radio challenge for the last 24 hours of the year.

Wednesday 30th - 6:00pm to Thursday 31 - 6:00pm December 2026 (AEST)

What is it?

At 6pm on 30 December, every entrant receives The Transmission: a telegram-style brief with this year's Drama Merchant sound effect, a theme and a few surprises. You have 24 hours to turn it into an original radio play, then hear it go to air at Premiere Night on Sunday 10 January.

 

No studio needed. A phone and a quiet room will do. Solo or with friends, first-timer or seasoned performer, everyone is welcome.

How it works

  1. Register for $5 by 6:00pm - 29 December 2026

  2. Receive The Transmission at 6pm on 30 December.

  3. Make and submit your radio play by 6pm on 31 December.

  4. Hear it on air at Premiere Night, 10 January, then vote for your favourite.

Everything else you need is in the participant pack.

Registeration Opens 18th November

ON AIR

Not sure what's possible in 24 hours? Have a listen.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE SOME NOISE?

Questions? Email here or message @thedramamerchant on Instagram or Facebook

Register Open 18th November
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