THE Monaro’s Community Radio, 2MNO, was heavily involved in the Cooma heat of the National Busking Championships when it broadcast live on Saturday April 27.

From a marquee set up near the main stage in Centennial Park, the station broadcast performances and interviews from 9am until around 3 pm.

Presenters David Browne and Kerry Rooney were the anchors for the broadcast.

Of the 18 buskers participating in the heat, eight participated in an on air interview and performed live for 2MNO. The event with the live performances and interviews was broadcast live locally and on the worldwide web.

Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna and the chair of the Community Chest, Marnie Stewart, were also interviewed.

The buskers interviewed were The K Brothers, Taylah Baines, Em & Pais, John Curran, Tilly Rose, Wren & Crow, Chris Wright and Jules Winter (Julia Clancy).

After 2pm, the 2MNO broadcast was connected to the main stage sound system where some live performances were broadcast and concluded with the awards presentation. The stations technician Harry Salmella did a wonderful job ensuring the many technical requirements on the day ran smoothly and ensured the live performances were professionally broadcast.