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WNMC’s On Air fall fundraiser brings a lineup of local performers to Milliken Auditorium on Sunday, October 18, pairing an evening out with support for community radio.

The organizer’s ticket page says doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m., with the event listed through 9 p.m.

For Cherry Buzz readers who listen to the station or want to discover more local performers, the benefit provides a specific October date to put on the calendar.

Ticket and raffle proceeds are designated for WNMC’s annual operating budget, according to the event information.

A lineup with several reasons to attend

The advertised special appearances include Hawks and Owls String Band, Little Dipper, Full Tilt Comedy, Giant Puppy, SkyeLea and the Decibelz.

The organizer also lists NVRNDRS, John Richard Paul, David Chown, Meski, Agnes Su and Frankie Borla, and Simon Wilde.

This is a benefit with multiple named appearances rather than a listing centered on a single headliner.

The published description does not provide a running order or individual set times.

That means a reader hoping to see one particular performer should ask about the schedule rather than arrive late assuming their appearance will be near the end.

Review the current lineup before sharing the event with friends, since benefit programs can change between an announcement and concert day.

Radio with a local connection

WNMC is Northwestern Michigan College’s listener-supported community public radio service, broadcasting at 90.7 FM.

Its station information describes volunteers drawn from the Grand Traverse area, including students, alumni, employees and other community members.

The station began as a student organization in 1967 and later developed into a community radio service.

Today, its published program information spans jazz, blues, folk, rock and other music alongside informational programming.

Readers curious about what their ticket supports can listen before the concert or browse the program schedule.

That makes the fundraiser a chance to connect an evening’s entertainment with a service listeners can return to throughout the year.

Tickets, raffle and arrival

The ticket page currently displays $28.29 to $33.65 including fees.

It does not fully explain the difference between the displayed options in the extracted listing, so review the ticket descriptions and final checkout when booking.

The venue address is 1410 College Drive in Traverse City.

Plan around the door-opening time if you want an interval to check in before the 6 p.m. concert start.

Ask the organizer about accessibility and seating arrangements if those details affect your attendance.

The raffle description mentions goods associated with local businesses and a guitar among the advertised prizes.

Raffle purchases are a separate budgeting consideration, and the reviewed listing does not establish a ticket price or guarantee that any particular attendee will win.

Specific raffle terms and performer set times remain unconfirmed, so use the organizer’s information for those questions.

Make the benefit part of your October calendar

If several friends want to attend, choose the ticket option together and agree on an arrival time.

Leave dinner or other stops flexible enough that they do not interfere with concert check-in.

Readers unable to attend can explore the station’s own support information rather than assuming a concert ticket is the only way to help.

Before leaving, recheck the event page, keep the booking confirmation handy and verify any outstanding access questions.

The result is an October evening with a clear local purpose: enjoy the advertised performances while contributing to the station’s continuing work.

Verified October 8, 2026

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