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A Better Music Mix • Classic Hits
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Thursday, 18 December 2025
Scattered Clouds 27ºC Generally Comfortable - Expect light Westerly/Northwesterly winds. Good air quality
Scattered Clouds, Comfortable 27ºC RH 60% Wind NE 7kts ● Fri 
Clear Sky, Comfortable 22-37ºC RH 34% Wind E 8kts ● Sat 
Broken Clouds, Very Comfortable 23-28ºC RH 52% Wind ENE 10kts ● Sun 
Light Rain, Very Comfortable 21-31ºC RH 51% Wind E 2kts ● Mon Broken Clouds, Very Comfortable 20-24ºC RH 66% Wind E 10kts
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Quote of the Moment
Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you. Satchel Paige
Today's Helpful Hint
Baking - Use room-temperature eggs for fluffier cakes and better mixing.
This Season it's
The Sounds Of Christmas
Get into the festive spirit with The Sounds of Christmas on Coast FM!
All season long, from 6am to 6pm weekdays, the Classic Hits crew is filling your day with Christmas cheer—featuring the very best holiday tunes from the 60s through to the 90s.
It's the soundtrack of Christmas across the decades: timeless classics, forgotten gems, and the nostalgic festive favourites you grew up with. Tune in each hour for a fresh burst of Christmas joy, wrapped up in the Coast FM style you love.
Celebrate the season with The Sounds of Christmas — only on Coast FM 963.
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Your Day Sounds Better
Tune in to A Better Music Mix all day long, and don't miss these fantastic specialty shows coming up later!
Whether it's nostalgia, community insights, or just great company, Coast FM 963 has something for everyone.
Artist of the Day - Mike Campbell
American rock guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. Born on 1 February 1950 in Panama City, Florida, USA, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.
Has resided in Woodland Hills, California, since 1981, where he has a home studio. Spouse of Marcie Campbell (2), father of Kelsey Campbell.
Heavily influenced by Bob Dylan and The Byrds. Best known for his work with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Formed first band, "Dead or Alive," in 1968. Met Tom Petty in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970. Joined Petty in Mudcrutch, which relocated to Los Angeles in 1974. Then formed Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1976.
Founded The Dirty Knobs in 2000 as a side project.
Campbell, along with Neil Finn, temporarily joined Fleetwood Mac to replace lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham on their world tour in 2018-19.
For the soul/funk session guitarist, please see Mike Campbell (3)..
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