About Us
Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM is the first and only indigenous radio service in Gimuy (Cairns). Our studios are located right here in Gimuy (Cairns) at 1/143 Buchan Street.
BBM 98.7 FM is heard in Gimuy (Cairns) and surrounding areas.
BBM can be heard in Gordonvale, West to Kuranda, Atherton and Mareeba, north to Port Douglas and Mossman, east to Yarrabah via streaming, social media and program sharing.
Our radio service also extends nationally, Monday to Friday via our Talk Back program “TALK BLACK” and also a number of other programs through the National indigenous radio service and Globally via our online audio stream.
Our aim is to be the best Community Radio Station in Gimuy (Cairns) and to involve a broad cross section of our community in delivering the service. We are proud of the fact we have volunteers, staff and members who are both indigenous and non indigenous people.
Bumma Bippera 987fm
(opens in a new tab)Bumma Bippera 98.7FM is the first and only indigenous radio service in Cairns.
Smooth Rhythms is back on with Tahanee!🤩🌊Tune in with Tahanee from 2pm-4pm this afternoon.🩵Right here on BBM 98.7FM ⭐
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Bala Matty is on NOW for The Show!And joining him today is TIKI TAANE 🔥🇳🇿A true icon of Aotearoa music, Tiki Taane hits the Tanks in his rawest and most electrifying form, One Man Band.Armed with nothing but guitars, loops, beats and pure energy, Tiki builds an entire sonic universe live on stage, blending roots, dub, electronica and soul into one unforgettable performance.Catch Tiki Taane this Saturday at the Tanks Arts Centre, venue opens 6:30PM, tickets via: www.tanksartscentre.com/ticketlinkEvents/popular-music/tiki-taane-one-man-bandComing to you via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service make sure to tune in BBM 98.7FM for this deadly yarn ❤
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Tiana Thomas, Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd Jalbu Hub Associate Director, Mayor Amy Eden, Mayor of Cairns, Joy Savage, Wuchopperen CEO, talking about Jalbu Hub turns 1. Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd will celebrate the first anniversary of Jalbu Hub, its dedicated women’s health and support service in Edmonton. It is also inviting women and families, particularly those who may not have used the service before, to meet the team and learn about the health, wellbeing, and support available. Happy Birthday, Jalbu Hub!www.jalbuhub.org.au/Erfan Daliri, Kind Enterprises CEO, talking about Newkind Conference Brings The Community Together. REDBANK, Victoria, Wednesday 30th September, 2026, will see the annual Newkind Social Change Conference come back for it's ninth event; a not-for-profit, volunteer-run conference combining professional development and community development in a festival-style format. Established in 2017, the Newkind 2026 program brings together First Nations leaders, public sector and social impact professionals, academics, activists, environmentalists, economists, artists, families and students for five days of talks, workshops, arts and entertainment. The gathering opens with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a keynote from Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter, the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People. You can find out more via the link below!www.newkindconference.com/program2026Michael Hutchings, Sydney Opera House Head of First Nations Programming, talking about Full program announced for DanceRites 2026. The full program for DanceRites 2026 has been revealed, with two packed days of family-friendly performances on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Taking place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, the biennial celebration of First Nations dance, song and culture will present more than 320 dancers across the weekend’s competition and special guest performances. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Anna Kucera)www.sydneyoperahouse.com/danceritesHave something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune in Monday-Friday 11am-12pm QLD Time to stay up to date with the latest national events.
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