Today April 2019 TRYING to listen to 2sm announces on weeknight evenings weekend evenings and after 9am weekdays these announcers are very old ill informed & out of touch with middle class society. Here's a Gibson and Moore medley for you to enjoy: It was a shock when Mike jumped ship in November 1979 and headed for 2GB, but perhaps it shouldn't have been. Then he had a long gig at 2DAY FM, where he was famously sacked in December 2001 for scrawling an angry message to smokers on the studio monitor in indelible ink. Muir offloaded 2SM and moved on again. Oh, and he still follows Manly-Warringah, too. Rock Attack Pack The Chapman Chat his personal recollections of the glory (and sometimes gory) days at 2SM, delivered in Barry's frank and unabashed style is available for your reading pleasure. Cheetah It had all their pics and slots listed on the front. Is a national radio station that broadcasts in Sydney. Mackin says hes not interested in pursuing an unfair dismissal claim through the courts. The end result was over 90 seconds of cringe radio. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. For me, anyway. The show is broadcast on Sydney's 2SM and Network stations from 5am-9am each Monday to Friday. 173-175 Maitland Road, Sandgate, New South Wales, 2304 Phone 49 676 111. This is not commercially released footage and I am not in a position to pass it on, however if you go to Youtube and do a search there are many clips from the TV special available for you to view and I do share some of those clips on the Concert of the Decade page. Probably not as many as still have their copies of Bat Out of Hell and Saturday Night Fever. See the changelog, or edit it yourself. And here's a cute promo for 2SM's Specials of the Week that gives a really accurate picture (yeah, right) of how interviews were allocated to the different jocks. Jim Keays In late 1979 Sinclair joined former 2SM colleagues, Ron E Sparks (Program Director), Trevor Johnson (Assistant Program Director) and Gordon O'Byrne (Presenter) for the rebirth of Sydney station 2UW that was then owned by the Albert family who owned radio stations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane which became known as the Australian Radio Network (ARN). While no one should lose their job for free speech, there is a line that can only be crossed so many times. So please don't give me too hard a time if I don't focus outside those years. Neale Johns JPY kit 2SM (ST. But on one morning he had Albo, Chris Minns, Prue Carr and members of the Union movement. Looking back to the days of 3DB and the Heraldsun Radio News I feel that newsreaders like Geoff McComas,David Johnston,Mal Walden,Brian Naylor and Geoff Raymond were far more professional than those we hear on Melbourne radio today.Many of todays newsreaders lack authority in their delivery and phrasing leaves a lot to be desired.Who teaches these people? And this guy would call me into his office when he got into management to tell me how I should do talkback radio. Barry Chapman talks about the Concert of the Decade. Or being "right wing". My goal is to make travel more accessible and inclusive. To be honest, Im surprised he lasted so long. 2DAY FM. Before during and after my 2SM addiction, I was also listening to and watching other music media here in Australia that influenced me one way or another in my life and work. Mackin, clearly resents being given advice by someone for whom he has little respect as a talk presenter. _______________________________________________________________________________________, The only drive-time sport show. But I wasn't complaining. Brent Bultitude now brings his friendly, laid-back style to afternoon radio. Sydney-siders might be amused by this entry from The Knack's tour diary, which used to be online but is no longer there, and which seemed to have its dates mixed up: August 22, 1979 1 p.m. 2022 Air Show (Blue Angels at 3 p.m.) 1 p.m. 1st Marine Division Band - Old George Popular Music Group Union . Ahhh 1978. Jake Challenor February 21, 2017 2HD's Richard King: "Did that go to air, did it?" Jake Challenor Former Publisher Share on twitter Share on facebook Oops. Then you can find out about my own humble on-air efforts on my BAY-FM page. Absolutely a disgraceful comment that was made.. Guys an idiot.. Who the hell does what he did? Hi, I'm a broadcaster with more than 25 years in the Australian commercial radio industry. We sat in the garden, sipped iced water, talked about music, and I felt I was in the presence of a true radio legend. To err on the side of caution, it's best not to even ask a broad question about a tragedy. Brian continued to broadcast for the next 25 years plus. It broadcasts at 102.9 megahertz on the FM band from its studios in Charlestown. It was just different. His pandering to left wing radicals was not gong to attract any listener over from TripleJ. If you have any memories or artifacts from the glory days of 2SM I'd love to hear from you, so drop me a line. Marcus was the only reason i listened to 2sm But, in fact, he hadnt. Nov 18, 2022. Sadly, reluctantly, I went with him. "Been there and . Brent Bultitude Presenter Carter Edwards Presenter David Gubbay Presenter Dean Mackin Presenter Gary Stewart Presenter Graeme Gilbert Presenter Grant Goldman Presenter John Laws Presenter Jordan Bocock Producer Pete Davis Presenter Poppy Savakis Presenter at Broadcast Operations Group Bill Caralis Owner Peter Anderson Sales and Marketing Manager document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How about you teach New news readers how to pronounce names or towns correctly or is it the fact tat they cant read. He still had a role with the station on a Sunday night. Meryl I wish you all the best, no need to wish you good luck because you are one above the 2sm known best. 5 Triple M 101.5 Announcer and Operations Assistant, worked at 2SM and Nova Sydney and has won 5 ACRAs, AFTRS graduates become 98.1 Power FMs new breakfast team, New 2GB roles in 2023 for Michael McLaren and Luke Grant, 4BCs Luke Bradnam on the power of work experience, Revealed: Australian FM radios most successful programmers of all time (1-10). Then he was doing news at 2DAY FM but I didn't hold that against him. (I only stayed there until I realised 2MMM was the place to be, but that's another story a much shorter one than this which you can read about here.). You never know when something new will appear so keep checking in. "He's in Newcastle on 2NX," Sparxy replied. In 1996 Rod Muir took over management and programming of 2SM with the intention of reviving the 2SM of the 1970s, denim logo and all. This is a user-edited website. Mike Rudd Management may have the right to suggest to the presenter to take on guests of an opposite viewpoint to the presenter. It is speculation, in the spirit of the Broadcast Operations Group potentially employing Alan Jones, Dean's mistake was hinting of another station's presenter's sponsors withdrawing their sponsorship and that he supported that presenter remaining on that station. [17] By the end of 1996 the station still had low ratings, causing the owners to relaunch it on Christmas Eve 1996 as The New 2SM, with a format of hits from the 60s to 80s.[18]. 2WS. The rigid formatting restricted the on-air presentation, replacing it with a highly affected, American-style presented by a largely faceless and interchangeable roster of "rock jocks". Isnt that the point, 8ncreasing and attracting listeners ( and haters)? And below is some audio from Macca and the Hon Nick's broadcast in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. Did Macca take the chooks with him? 2SM's programs are heard across the 2SM Super Radio Network in regional New South Wales and Queensland, consisting of 32 AM and FM stations. He became a radio celebrity in Newcastle, where he ruled the evening airwaves, and this article from the Newcastle Herald filled in a few gaps about Durry's background and family life. A register of any agreements these presenters may have can be viewed by visiting the 2SM , 2HD or 2TM websites. I'd love to get hold of a copy to find out. Paul subsequently apologised for the completely inappropriate giveaway quiz, which mentioned alleged murder victim Charlise Mutten. Big year for LiSTNR podcasts: Australian Podcast Ranker, Shawn Cosgrove hosting Breakfast on Magic 1278, Rachel Patterson appointed acting GM of Geelong Broadcasters, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs. As the name. He was trying to be a radical lefty on an AM commercial talk network. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? He is the rudest man i have ever listened 2 on the Radio No respect for Older for Elderly people. Similarly, if management was consistent, it would not have interfered with how Dean should say what he says. "2SM's Two Way Radio", as it was called, was broadcast throughout 1967 and most of 1968. Graeme Gilbert (born 15 April 1950) is an Australian radio presenter. And if you were ever unsure what day it was, this song would always set you right: Radio presenters are typically paid based on their level of experience, the size of the radio station, and the city or region where they work. 2SM's last survey result was 0.6%. He went on to describe the real reason he was sacked, Im pretty disappointed that hes saying that he was sacked. 2SM pays the Bridge toll You needed a ticket to get in but they were easy to get, and because of the intimate layout of the venue, it was easy to meet the rock stars and hang out with the jocks. I doubt that management would dictate to Alan Jones how and what to say. For about 20 minutes. But then Ian MacRae left at the end of April 1982 and the only ones left were David White and George Moore. David Gubbay media.info People Edit this David Gubbay David is a Presenter at 2SM. I'd like thank Wayne Mac, that walking encyclopaedia of Australian radio history, for finding my 2SM page back in 2002 when I launched it and loving it enough to offer help and advice. The finale was an all-star salute to Johnny O'Keefe with"Shout" and "Move it Baby, Move it." all we hear now on 2hd are galahs who want to promote Butcher shops,and a plug here and a plug there. He was the top-rating drive announcer in Sydney on 2DAY FM, a station he'd stayed at for 13 years, when he decided to bow out in October 2000 and move to broadcast software company RCS Australia, which he manages to this day. It would be tasteless to ask the contestant fine details in a quiz. Fun times. If management didn't like his narrative, why did it take three years to get rid of him? Trevor left 2CH in 2021 and relocated to Victoria[citation needed] and joined 3MP as their evenings presenter. Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. In February 1992 a commercial syndicate headed by John Brown attempted to purchase the station. There will be some names that have been left out, so let us know your suggestions and comments. 2SM would be mostly a music station with local presenters until midnight with automated music played from midnight to dawn. 2SM was more music and less talk by then, and Gibson was a talker. There must be photos and great memories! 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. That is political interference and is unnacceptable. In 2013 Sinclair was appointed Executive Producer/Anchor of the Better Homes & Gardens Radio Show, heard on 70 stations across Australia. Forward to 1991, when I was living in London, about to fly home to Sydney for a three-week visit. While that may be true, like any announcer at any station, he is required to fit the format as laid down by management. Thank you to Jake S, James C and Mike B for their edits on this page. Edit this page yourself. All on ONE show!! There is a touch of 2SM everywhere in Sydney, even to this day. I,m glad to see the end of him. In fact he's competently handled other shifts including weekend breakfast or when he substituted for Carter Edwards during weekend nights. I am very specific that the time I pay tribute to on these pages is the time I was listening to the station, mainly from 1975 to 1982. Was it Sparxy's last 2SM interview? Many programs are networked across the 32 stations in the 2SM Super Radio Network in New South Wales and Queensland. And it got to one individual [guess who] who just said: No, thats it, terminate his employment immediately. Be sure to participate in the discussion on 13 12 69. Dean could have interviewed a member from the Greens or Labor party. It is owned and operated by Broadcast Operations Group.The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's. 2SM's programs are heard across the 2SM Super Radio Network in regional New South Wales and Queensland, consisting of 32 AM and FM stations. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. Max Merritt Dean could have asserted his views without being rude as he is with callers disagreeing with him. Swanson recently told her employer, the Super Radio Network, of her decision and this morning decided to share her reasons with her Facebook community :-, Since posting the above, the station has reportedly escorted her from the studio and ended her program immediately. In the early 1980s the station retained reasonable ratings with contemporary music formats and slogans such as "More Music", "Rock of the 80s" and "The Power". This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Irregularity in programming may not necessarily produce pleasing ratings for that timeslot. Jaan Torv, who as John Torv was part of Rod Muir's Digamae team that programmed 2SM in the mid-70s and became program director during its struggle to retain an audience when FM had arrived, also had some perspective on 2SM's fortunes in the 1980s, which you can read about here on the Feedback page. So, I actually bought a $400 chair from him just to say thanks for supporting free speech and not kowtowing to groups (such as Sleeping Giants Oz.) Here's a summary. In 2SM Super Radio Network Australian Radiostations you can now listen to the music and programs that you like the most, update with the latest news, anywhere you want, at any time and listen. Mark Smith was very friendly. I met Mark at one of the Chequers free gigs, and the arrow in his name, if you can see it, signifies his extreme tallness, which left a lasting impression on me. I'm hoping that one day, when he digs through his boxes of archives, he'll find the tape and share it with me. Respect and prayers for the victims family. A spokesperson for 2HD who wished to remain anonymous didnt dispute that claim, telling radioinfo, He wasbasically let go because the style of his show didnt suit the Super Radio Network. The top 10 most influential content directors in Australian metro FM radio, On or Off AIR, hone your skills with AFTRS. Good ridence. Its final rating as a Top 40 station had been 6.9%. Skyhooks Alan hosted the 6pm-9pm shift, and many a night I sat in my bedroom hanging on his every word. Here's the original 1977 Chicago Years promo. 2GB Radio station is a commercial station in Sydney broadcasting on 873 AM, which residents of the NSW capital turn to for news, opinions and information on what is happening in city and around the country. When we run into him, all of us go Shazam! Of all the DJs from my 2SM era, George Moore was the one who hung on at the station for the longest. Misex Login or register. Nova sold off its Regional assets to enable it to buy two new Radio licences in Sydney and Melbourne, Sinclair was again back in Sydney at the newly launched Vega 95.3. [14] The station was sold to Kick Media, headed by former INXS manager, Chris Murphy. Normally you do that because you want your job back. One of the Rocktober promotions in 1979 was "Win 2SM for a day" (or something like that.) He obviously appeals to a brain dead audience because who would bother to ring up to win a CD anyway? The other was Brisbane presenter Bob Rogers, who built his reputation on getting the latest hits from America before they were released in Australia. Specialist who owned and ran the largest and most successful online bulletin board service (500cc) in Australia (1985-1999) and who started one of the first internet companies in Australia (F1 Internet Services in 1994), he has done work . I do wonder what Ron E was about to ask her when this clip got clipped at the end. On 2SM, Tony Withers broadcast the Jantzen Hit Parade on Sundays, which was played over loudspeakers across Sydney's beaches. Listeners tune in to radio not only for the music and personality shows but also for news; radio still being the best source for local information. If a quiz question is to be based on a tragedy, it should be very broad or be part of an ".on this day." segment the year after the tragedy with additional commentary. He has a strong, loyal and captive support base who would listen in. And another poignant 1978 Chicago Years promo in tribute to Terry Kath (voiced by Ron E Sparx, not Whitey). Truth was, Sherbet were homesick and 2SM and 3XY made it worth their while to come back for a couple of big shows. Censorship you will not post my comments your also bullshit.. On an unsurveyed station, does anyone hear it? Dave Cochrane filling in for Richard King 20th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 16th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 14th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 13th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 12th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 9th December 2022. Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE Actress, broadcaster and advocate for children's welfare and education. . [6], Searching for an alternative, in early 1967 2SM became the first station in the country to adopt the new "talkback" technology which enabled presenters for the first time to broadcast phone conversations with members of the public. Radios Future is Looking Good: 30 UNDER 30 Winners List, A local legend and a gentleman: Strawny hosts his last shift, Thats a wrap: Survey news and end-of-year moves in last ep for 2022, Andy Mathers stepping down as GM of K rock and 93.9 Bay FM. He later confessed my letter had struck such a chord that he had been carrying it around in his suitcase for months. Some programs on Radio 97 are relayed from the Supernetwork group of stations, these can include 2SM, 2HD and 2TM.
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