KIIS Network


The KIIS Network is a network of radio stations owned and operated by the Australian Radio Network. Formerly branded as the Mix Network, the network was rebranded as the KIIS Network in 2015 following the relaunch of KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. The KIIS Network is named after KIIS-FM, a Los Angeles-based radio station broadcast on the 102.7 MHz FM band.

History

In November 2014, Australian Radio Network announced that from January 2015 a year after the demise of Sydney radio station Mix 106.5, the Mix Network would be rebranded as the KIIS Network, with KIIS 106.5 and KIIS 101.1 alongside 97.3FM and Mix 102.3. The Brisbane and Adelaide stations retained their respective station names and music formats, but adopted the same branding themes inline with their KIIS sister stations. Mix 106.3 in Canberra is also a part of the network, but predominantly carries its own programming. An announcement of their branding being realigned to the rest of the KIIS Network was made in December 2019.
In December 2014, it was announced that Fairfax Media will merge with the Macquarie Radio Network, and sell 96FM Perth to Australian Radio Network. In January 2015, 96FM joined the KIIS Network.

Stations

As of 12 June 2020, the KIIS Network consists of fourteen radio stations.
KIIS stationLocationMusic format
96FMPerthMainstream rock
96FM 80sPerth1980s music
96FM 90sPerth1990s music
97.3FMBrisbaneHot adult contemporary
97.3FM 80sBrisbane1980s music
97.3FM 90sBrisbane1990s music
KIIS 101.1MelbourneCHR
KIIS 90sMelbourne1990s music
KIIS 106.5SydneyCHR
KIIS 90sSydney1990s music
Mix 102.3AdelaideHot adult contemporary
Mix 80sAdelaide1980s music
Mix 90sAdelaide1990s music
Mix 106.3CanberraAdult contemporary

Mix 106.3 Canberra does not air any networked programming, and is a joint-venture with Southern Cross Austereo. The station is programmed as part of the Triple M network.

Networked shows

The KIIS Network simulcasts each station in the network on DAB+ digital radio in their local markets. It also broadcasts in a joint venture with the Pure Gold Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix. The KIIS Network stations are also available online via iHeartRadio.
On DAB+ in all markets, the KIIS Network operates a 90's pop digital station branded as KIIS 90s in Sydney and Melbourne. The station also operates in Brisbane and Adelaide under their respective FM brand names, alongside an 80's pop station as well.