She will add a local flavour to her show by inviting members from the Wyndham Community Arts Alliance into the studio.

"The program has mostly focused on artists coming through Wyndham, like directors of plays showing at the cultural centre. But I was having trouble finding local artists to profile, so I approached the alliance, hoping their input might help inform myself and listeners about the arts community here."

Alliance president Wolf Heidecker (pictured with members Margaret Campbell and Tess Leckie) said he was looking forward to contributing to the show. "The more we get out there, the more new members we are likely to attract, especially newcomers to the area, who might not know what sort of tuition and arts programs exist in Wyndham." He said the next major arts event on the local agenda was next month's Western Union Writers Festival.

Local artists looking for some air time can email Ms Hughes at talkonfriday@hotmail.com