03/28/2024
In town for MoonRiivr w/ The Secret Beach we had Gavin and James from the band in this afternoon for a stripped-down session which you can hear at umfm dot com right now and go see them tomorrow night at Darling Bar.
Broadcasting from Treaty One territory. UMFM can be heard throughout Winnipeg and surrounding areas at 101.5 on the FM dial.
Since our revitalization in 1998, UMFM has been providing a diverse range of music, talk, and specialty programming to the Winnipeg community. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer an alternative form of media for our listeners by providing a forum for music and voices that may otherwise go without. UMFM is primarily run by volunteers, comprised of students from the University of Manitoba, an
03/28/2024
In town for MoonRiivr w/ The Secret Beach we had Gavin and James from the band in this afternoon for a stripped-down session which you can hear at umfm dot com right now and go see them tomorrow night at Darling Bar.
08/02/2023
07/28/2023
Want a chance to see Ziggy Alberts NEXT SATURDAY at The Park Theatre? Just tag who you'd bring in the replies to be entered in a draw for a pair of tickets!
This show is SOLD OUT so this is your only chance to get tickets if you don't already have 'em!
07/13/2023
Congrats to Begonia on making the Polaris Music Prize
Full list here: https://polarismusicprize.ca/blog/the-2023-polaris-music-prize-short-list-is-here/
07/06/2023
With Vance Joy set to play a headline set at Winnipeg Folk Festival this weekend, just a reminder that if you want to know about artists BEFORE they become bold names on posters, we constantly play diverse and emerging acts year round. Joy recorded a live version of "Riptide" when he played a Folk Exchange show in 2013 and sat down for an interview at the time.
Vance Joy, September 9, 2013 Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy came to town to play the Winnipeg Folk Festival Concert Series at the Folk Exchange but he found a bit of time to head on down to UMFM and record a couple songs and a chat.
06/23/2023
It's time for our annual Winnipeg Folk Festival Ticket Giveaway!
The Winnipeg Folk Festival & UMFM 101.5 are super excited to once again be partnering to bring you an amazing weekend of musical discovery you will never forget.
Our lucky winner will receive One Pair of 4-Day Tickets with Festival Camping, for four incredible days of music, camping and fun with thousands of our favourite folkin' friends - the Winnipeg Folk Festival, running from July 6th to 9th at Bird's Hill Park!
To Enter:
1) Make sure you're following and on both instagram and facebook!
2) Since the festival is about making memories with your buds, tag a friend who you want to be your festival bestie - this is a prize for two after all! Also tag one of the artists you're most excited to see at the Festival this year!
3) Entries are unlimited, the more you post, the more chances you have to win. Each of your entries must be distinct - the more folks involved, the merrier!
You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from your home. Meals, beverages and camping supplies not included. An amazing weekend you'll never forget is guaranteed!
Entries close at 6pm on July 3rd, the winner will be announced via our social media on Tuesday, July 4th.
This awesome logo was done by the amazing Roberta Landreth!!
04/19/2023
In town to play The Handsome Daughter TONIGHT, Calgary's Miesha and The Spanks stopped by the station today to record a live session featuring songs from their brand new record, Unconditional Love in Hi-Fi. Check out the session at the link and see them in person this evening!
https://umfm.com/events/live-sessions/miesha-the-spanks