. Or being "right wing". Sinclair also hosted a very successful late afternoon TV show, "Connections" on local television station CTC-7 from April until October 1978. Kevin Borich Speech is not free, if someone else is paying you to talk. In November 1968 2SM reverted to an all music format. Well William, I strongly beg to differ. Trevor Sinclair is a Sydney-based radio host. I do wonder what Ron E was about to ask her when this clip got clipped at the end. Mac Mac Mac MacRae. Thursday 31 May, 2007 Pat Barton , Newcastle radio's longest serving breakfast announcer, has died aged 92 after suffering a stroke.The Newcastle Herald reported that Barton died at the John Hunter hospital. Send us your media releases. such as: the events of September 11, 2001, The Bali Bombings, the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, The Christchurch earthquake, The Granville Train Disaster of 1977 and the Holocaust in Rwanda of 1994, to name a few. 2SM was more music and less talk by then, and Gibson was a talker. The Knack 2 If you remember the '70s, remember the 1270s. From 1980 until 1984, 2SM owned a 34% shareholding in Brisbane television station TVQ.[19][20]. The spokesperson denies that that was the case. Good!! One of the Rocktober promotions in 1979 was "Win 2SM for a day" (or something like that.) He started his TV career in 2003 with a lifestyle TV show called Better Living which aired on NTV for one season. Cheetah The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's.[3][4][5]. : (02) 9660 1269 Web: 2smsupernetwork.com Email: gary@2hd.com.au Twitter: @2sm1269 Show more All comments All top internet radio stations from Australia. 2SM pays the Bridge toll He still had a role with the station on a Sunday night. [13] In late 1994 Wesgo was purchased by Australian Provincial Newspapers, who later purchased the Australian Radio Network in March 1995, requiring some stations to be sold due to media ownership rules. I Even Put A Giant AM Whip Antenna on the Tractor and did the night shift Just to get the DX from Late Afternoon onwards. Staff employed by Radio 97 (Tweed Radio & Broadcasting Co Pty Ltd) have NO commercial agreements in place. I'm currently contracted to The Super Radio Network, presenting my own Program called Marcus Paul In The Morning. I would just let them say what they want. [15] It was rebranded Kick AM in mid-October with a format comprising country, rock and blues. I only met Barry Chapman for the first time in October 2000 at a music industry conference in Sydney, when I first started working with APRA. Sinclair continued his association with the Network through its AM stations in Sydney (2UW) and Melbourne (3KZ) conversion to the FM band (Sydney's Mix 106.5 and Melbourne's TT FM) until 2001. Brian continued to broadcast for the next 25 years plus. 2SM was outshone by the new FM stations in the 1980s, and Triple M's Doug Mulray became the most successful breakfast presenter in Australia, just how groundbreaking Ian MacRae was in the 1970s. One can assume that the chooks did their best to get to Alaska, too, if only to provide O'Byrne with a daily supply of googy eggs. age". The finale was an all-star salute to Johnny O'Keefe with"Shout" and "Move it Baby, Move it." It was a credit to MacRae that he stuck it out at 2SM as long as he did, finally leaving in April 1982, with a memorable last program, a copy of which I would dearly love. Anthony of controversial history repeats itself, Belfield in the land of the Wangal and Darug Peoples of the Eora Nation, Have something to share? Click a radio icon and listen at home or in the office. For instance, if you click on the big 2SM denim logo at the top of this page, you'll hear one of the hundreds of old 2SM ID jingles, and that will change now and then. It's several weeks of sporting coverage and a sprinkling of Dean's programming. The years since have seen its format undergo numerous changes, including easy listening and country formats (KICK AM). It follows that I agree with Peter Lewis that it was prepared to employ Alan Jones who had a particular narrative. Radio 2UE directors are: Sir John Butters (chairman), C. V. Stevenson (who founded 2UE), R. Doutreband, M. H. Stevenson and R. Field. Now Grant Goldman can rest in peace. Your email address will not be published. Sherbet. The loss of a distinctive identity was noticeable, but I'm not sure I would have been able to pinpoint and articulate that at the time. I think Marcus deserves another chance. 2MMM FM. Barry Chapman sacked him, and word is Alan might not have actually been sleeping, but playing Space Invaders in the jocks' playroom. Poppy is a Presenter at 2SM. Dave Sutherland | 2SM Super Radio Network DAVE SUTHERLAND Dave Sutherland has been in radio for many years, working at stations like 2GO Gosford, Triple G FM Gunnedah and is also very well known to Newcastle listener's as the longest running host of 2KO's Jukebox Saturday Night. And this guy would call me into his office when he got into management to tell me how I should do talkback radio. (Following that conversation) Id say within five minutes of me putting the phone down, on social media, hed actually stated that hed been sacked. Bring back Dave Sullivan he is worth listening too. And if you click on the banner below, you can check out the details of his show on that station. Participate in any number of discussions or try your luck and win a prize. 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. Please add it to our directory. The song finished and then there was just dead air. Much later on he ended up at Sydney's Triple M and I started calling him during 1992 to have lengthy, and perhaps more adult, discussions about music and radio. All Northside Radio presenter bio's and shows are listed here. [16] RG Capital Radio Network bought a 40% stake in February 1996. For me, anyway. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Do you know this radio stations mobile app details? The result of that was what I still refer to as Victoria Park Heatwave in January 1978, which I will come to later. Australian Communications and Media Authority, Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations, "26 Dec 1931 - BROADCASTING STATION. Although regularly commentating on topical news, Laws did not regard himself a journalist but as an entertainer and salesman. A register of any agreements these presenters may have can be viewed by visiting the 2SM , 2HD or 2TM websites. News Comment from Peter Saxon Dean Mackin (pictured) had been with 2HD, Newcastle since 2013, first as a producer, and was later given his own on-air timeslot: 2 to 5 on Saturday afternoons. He began his career in radio at the age of 16, worked for 2SM as a radio announcer and producer, and has also powered his own very successful disc jockey business. The top 10 most influential content directors in Australian metro FM radio, On or Off AIR, hone your skills with AFTRS. God help you if you ever disagreed with him. Hes Director of Marchmedia and Pacific Retail Management. BROADCASTING STATION - Trove", "BROADCASTING STATION. At its peak in the late-1970s it was the highest rating and most profitable station in the history of Australian radio. Did Macca take the chooks with him? 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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.) Graeme Gilbert (born 15 April 1950) is an Australian radio presenter. At that time rock historian Glenn A Baker wrote a media release with a decent history of the station that beautifully encapsulates all I have related here and more. Nice. It is owned and operated by Broadcast Operations Group. Sadly, the strain of two high profile gigs must have been too much for him. And all those people have lost their voice on that network. Concert Gold Pass He was offered a position at Sydney's 2SM in late 1978 and soon after took over the Afternoon Show. With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydneys 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. In January 2020 Trevor moved to host the Afternoon-Drive Show. Mackin, clearly resents being given advice by someone for whom he has little respect as a talk presenter. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. 2SM 1269AM Sydney - 2SM and The Super Network footprint covers over 90% of New South Wales and the booming corner of South East Queensland. I wailed. Brad March is a Director of Radio Today, is a former CEO of Austereo and has been named Media Executive of the Year. On air and in an extremely angry tone, Brian expressed that he was "p*ssed off" at management's interference in his program. In both cases, their employers are upset that the employees personal views are at odds with their own public face or brand. Are Australian radio employees being paid enough? The mere fact he has so many haters ( and far more many supporters) proves he has done a great job. Currently 2SM Talkback Radio Breakfast Announcer, voice of Sky Channel, and director of The Future School of Radio. Here are three different promos for the free gig and the on air special on The Knack: The Knack 1 He is Labor 2 the end ..Not in the same class as Goldie. In 1988 the station dropped its Top 40 format as well as the 2SM brand when it became "Lite & Easy 1269". 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. While that may be true, like any announcer at any station, he is required to fit the format as laid down by management. If you see something here that you think I have wrong, please let me know. Stream Link: http://play.2smsupernetwork.com AAC Audio AAC audio is a newer audio format which offers superior sound at lower bitrates. Radio contacts Openline: 13 12 69 Office Fax: +61 02 9552 2979 Newsroom: +61 02 9552 2454 News Fax: +61 02 9552 3314 Time in Sydney: 01:27, 01.13.2023 Recommended ABC Sydney 96Five Inner FM Coast FM 2CC Symban World Radio Radical left show leading into John Laws it was breaking every talk programming rule. We checked into the Seaville Townhouse, which is the hotel in Queens Cross where all the rock groups stay. Im glad Bill Coralis got rid of the nutter. After Meryl was sacked i stopped listening to 2sm 2hd 2nz & im sure thousands of other listeners did also STOP LISTENING. And he is low enough on his Facebook post to take full responsibility but in the next sentence blame his producer. They have a depth of journalistic experience and each one of them delivers the news in their own individual, unique style. 2WS. Rock Attack Pack . It was also the time when The Knack were sweeping across the world with their huge hit "My Sharona," and 2SM got them to Sydney for a free show, again at the Hordern Pavilion, on Sunday 19 August 1979. Marcus would go on and on about politics he sounds like a broken record. Ol' 55 Keith made a big impact in 1979 but left in October that year for the strangely alluring 2NX. Regardless, Alan was undeterred and continued with Right On for a couple of months until the show was finally axed. If you go for sports coverage, then when there are no matches, it should be sporting talk, not current affairs. And hear the promo. As Moove Flavoured Milk was the sponsor of the gig, it was the least all those rock stars could do to thank them. This is a user-edited website. Brian Mulondo is a renowned TV and Radio Host; He is a Prime Time News Anchor, Voice Artist, Social Media Influencer, Video Producer, Emcee and Media Entrepreneur with experience spanning 15years. In most cases as I have told the story of these golden years at 2SM, I have relied on my memory as a listener and fan, that's all. How many of you on here have had a Sydney breakfast show? Congratulations Glen on winning this years ACRA for Best News Presenter and the Brian White Memorial award. There is a touch of 2SM everywhere in Sydney, even to this day. 50 years of radio changes at 4KZ: June Williams, Radio Today Australian Podcast of the Year Finalists Part 3, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, Nahel Alavi Dalgiesh Previous ACRA winner for her work at Mix 106.5/Kiis. 2SM breakfast talk show host Marcus Paul has been sacked. If lucky Matthew from Newport is out there, or any of the other winners of "Airway to Heaven", I'd love to hear about how that trip was back in 1979. Today 2SM is part of the Super Radio Network with a mix of talk and music, but languishes at or close enough to the bottom of the Sydney radio ratings. To err on the side of caution, it's best not to even ask a broad question about a tragedy. Today's Friday. Alan Baskin - Almost 40 years in Australian radio including 2WS, 2UE, 2GB. Thank heavens. In a similar way, Dean always accepted anyone calling into his program, something that he has no control of. And below is some audio from Macca and the Hon Nick's broadcast in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. I guess we wont be hearing from you then? When he quit in July 1979 to take the position of program manager at 2UW, it was a tragedy of epic proportions. Must catch up with him again one of these days. Prior to this he had worked on provincial radio in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. I'm sure you will work it out! Radio Presenter Radio 2SM /Nine Radio Syndication 2010 - Present 11 years. Although the logo is inextricably linked to 2SM, it was, according to radio historian Wayne Mac, actually created for Brisbane pop station 4IP by a company called Eagle Marketing and subsequently adopted by other stations including 2SM, 3XY and 2NX. Hi-Tide Fishing Show You can click on the image strip below to go through to some awesome visual memories. Your email address will not be published. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Pete falls for Bull Nakano, Flair puts on a masterclass and 2 Cold Scorpio introduces North Korea to hip-hop, which must have been an absolute brain melt for the audience. They were probably thinking on sacking him for while as hardly anyone called when he was on. Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Dean Mackin Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Big news, people! Thank you to Mike B for their edits on this page. As the name. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. After dark radio is a time when people like a more relaxed exchange of ideas and thats what Talk Tonight offers. Besides entertaining a large nightly audience, Graeme acknowledges Talk Tonight is the media of trust in times of community disruption., Talk Overnight "Where's Durry???" Enjoy! In the end, though, its not his business. His pandering to left wing radicals was not gong to attract any listener over from TripleJ. 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. The author is correct that it's management's decision to remove Dean Mackin. Click here to hear all about it. Definitely sackable. With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydney's 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. 2SM's last survey result was 0.6%. _______________________________________________________________________________________, The only drive-time sport show. $1000 phone call He is the rudest man i have ever listened 2 on the Radio No respect for Older for Elderly people. And then, in an extremely clever ploy to win the undying devotion and adoration of school kids, the August/September school holidays of 1977 were filled in with free daytime concerts at Chequers nightclub in Goulburn Street, starring acts both famous and up-and-coming. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. Everyone loved calling Ron E. Most were less active and certainly less intelligent than yours truly. Official website of Radio 2SM is www.2sm.com.au. Television. [3] Sinclair's career began in the small town of Young on 25 October 1976. Please dont bring back Marcus Paul he is so boring. Of all the DJs from my 2SM era, George Moore was the one who hung on at the station for the longest. 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 Afternoons with Brent Bultitude (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.). If you want to listen using any of these methods mentioned, either click on your preferred player or manually enter the link into your media player or device. It is owned by Southern Cross Austereo and Its sister station is NXFM. Do you know David's Twitter name? The late Brian White - was at 2SM in the 70's and 2UE in the 80's Steve Blanda - has 40 years in radio. Punters Post Mortem Presenters: Ron Dufficy, Deane Lester and . He went on to describe the real reason he was sacked, Im pretty disappointed that hes saying that he was sacked. He began his Sydney radio career in 1978 at the then most popular commercial music station in the city 2SM. Marc Hunter 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. Rockarena. Is it musical genius? 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