Why is it called like a version?
Like a Version is a weekly segment on Australian youth radio station Triple J. It involves Australian and international artists playing two songs live in the Triple J studio, one of their own songs (an “original”) and then a cover version, hence the name of the segment. The title is wordplay on “Like a Virgin”.
Who has done the most like a versions?
Let’s do this!
- 1) The Wiggles – ‘Elephant’ (Tame Impala)
- 2) JK-47 – ‘Changes’ (2Pac)
- 3) Triple One – ‘Time After Time’ (Cyndi Lauper)
- 4) Ocean Alley – ‘Breathe/Comfortably Numb/Money’ (Pink Floyd)
- 5) Tim Minchin – ‘bad guy’ (Billie Eilish)
- 6) Ruel – ‘It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over’ (Lenny Kravitz)
How do I get on like a version?
Every Friday morning around 8am The idea of Like A Version is pretty simple. We invite a musician or band into our studios, tell them to bring their instruments along, stick microphones in front of them and ask them to play one of their own compositions as well as a song they love by someone else.
When was the first like a version?
Like a Version is a segment that’s been airing on Triple J since way back in 2004. Every Friday, a singer or band comes into the station’s studio and performs a cover song live on air.
What is triple j frequency?
FM Frequencies
| MHz | p | location |
|---|---|---|
| 88.7 | m | Goulburn/Mount Gray (Telstra) (NSW) |
| 88.9 | m | Mount Owen (TAS) |
| 89.1 | v | Mukinbudin/North East Road (WA) |
| 89.3 | v | Ernest Henry Mine/Crusher Control Room (QLD) |
What does triple j stand for?
triple j is the national youth broadcaster for young Australians. We aim to bring you the latest, greatest music and the stories that matter on the radio (covering over 98% of the nation), online, on your phone, and in your ‘hood for special events.
Who wrote Like a virgin?
Billy Steinberg
Tom Kelly
Like a Virgin/Composers
“Like a Virgin” was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The idea for the song originated when Steinberg was living at his father’s vineyards in the Coachella Valley, and driving a red pickup truck one day.
What number is JJJ?
ABC Triple J live. Triple J is a national Australian radio station owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. This government-funded station began broadcasting in January 1975 as 2JJ, at 1540 kHz, on the AM band. In 1980 it changed to the FM band, on a frequency of 105.7 MHz and became 2JJJ (later, Triple J).
What frequency is Nova?
100.3 MHz
NOVA broadcasts on 100.3 FM from Three Rock Mountain Dublin, 100.5 from Saggart Hill, County Dublin, to serve County Kildare and 95.7 FM from Bray Head in North Wicklow, to cover County Wicklow….Radio Nova 100FM (Ireland)
| Broadcast area | Dublin and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 100.3 MHz |
| Branding | Radio NOVA 100FM |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Format | Rock |
What station is JJJ?
In 1980 it changed to the FM band, on a frequency of 105.7 MHz and became 2JJJ (later, Triple J)….Schedule.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9 p.m. – midnight | Mix Up |