KIIS Network explained

KIIS FM
Format:Top 40 (CHR), Adult contemporary
Country:Australia
Broadcast Area:Sydney (KIIS 106.5)
Melbourne (KIIS 101.1)
Brisbane (KIIS 97.3)
Adelaide (KIIS 102.3)
Perth (KIIS Perth)
Canberra (Mix 106.3)
Owner:ARN
Launch Date:2015
Radio Stations:See list
Language:English
Replaced:Mix Network

The KIIS Network is an Australian commercial radio stations owned and operated by the ARN. 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 pop radio station broadcast on the 102.7 MHz FM band.

History

In November 2014, ARN announced that from January 2015 a year after the demise of Mix 101.1 in Melbourne and the successful rebranding of KIIS 106.5 in Sydney earlier that year, the Mix Network would be rebranded as the KIIS Network, with KIIS 101.1 alongside KIIS 106.5, 97.3FM and Mix 102.3.[1] 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 would merge with the Macquarie Radio Network and sell 96FM Perth to ARN.[2] [3] In January 2015, 96FM joined the KIIS Network.

In January 2022, it was announced that Brisbane's 97.3FM would rebrand to KIIS 97.3, following the acquisition of Grant Broadcasters by ARN.[4]

On 19 January 2026, Adelaide's Mix 102.3 was rebranded to KIIS 102.3, and 96FM left the KIIS Network to join the Gold Network. KIIS DAB+ launched in Perth as a replacement.[5]

Current Stations

As of 19 January 2026, the KIIS Network consists of eleven radio stations.

KIIS stationLocation/sMusic format/s
Top 40 (CHR)
KIIS 90s 1990s music
Top 40 (CHR)
KIIS 90s 1990s music
Top 40 (CHR)
KIIS 90s 1990s music
Top 40 (CHR)
KIIS 90s 1990s music
Top 40 (CHR)
KIIS 90s 1990s music
Adult contemporary

Mix 106.3 Canberra is a joint-venture with Southern Cross Austereo and programmed as part of the Triple M network. However, it does air some networked programming from joint venture partner ARN (The Christian O'Connell Show from Gold 104.3 Melbourne and Jonesy & Amanda from Gold 101.7 Sydney).

Digital radio

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 (except Perth and Canberra), the KIIS Network operates a '90s pop digital station branded as KIIS 90s, alongside an '80s pop station in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. On 19 January 2026, it moved to the Gold Network and was rebranded as Gold 80s.

Digital Only Stations

Digital stationMusic format/s
KIIS AustraliaAussie Hits
KIIS DanceNon-Stop Dance
KIIS X (upcoming)TBA

Former Stations

The KIIS Network consists of two former radio stations.

KIIS stationLocation/sMusic format/sNotes
Now part of Gold Network
96FM 80s Now part of Gold Network

Networked shows

^Except Adelaide

Canberra only

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 17 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129011007/http://www.arn.com.au/assets/1585816/media-release---arn-rebrands-to-the-kiis-network.pdf . 29 November 2014 . dead .
  2. News: Kiis acquires Perth's 96FM to complete national network. 19 January 2015. AdNews. 22 December 2014.
  3. News: 96FM Perth sold to ARN for $78m. 19 January 2015. Radio Today. 22 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Brisbane's 97.3FM transitioning to the KIIS brand. 17 January 2022.
  5. >ARN upfront: Sensible meets madcap with a touch of TV Mumbrella 29 October 2025