This is great, but how about using Australian composers for the theme songs and stings for ABC programming, including news and radio?
There’s a lot of free library music makings its way to air, like the News Breakfast theme and the election might theme.
The ABC has appointed experienced creative and editorial manager Joe Gelonesi as ABC Classic and ABC Jazz Content Manager, to drive the national networks’ ongoing commitment to distinctive Australian music and talent.
In his role at the helm of Australia’s only dedicated national classical and jazz radio stations, Gelonesi will oversee initiatives such as the Classic 100 and Jazz 100 countdowns, annual Festival of Female Composers, ABC Jazz Artist in Residence program and the Composer Commissioning Fund for emerging artists.
Gelonesi, who has presented on ABC Classic, rejoins the music network as it enjoys its strongest audience reach figures on record. “The teams at ABC Classic and ABC Jazz have been brilliant at forging genuine community connections, supporting music makers – especially during the difficult times caused by COVID-19 – and engaging audiences across the country,” he said.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to champion and support their efforts to bring Australians together through the wonderful, shared love of music.”
Gelonesi has been a key member of ABC Radio National’s executive editorial team for close to two decades, including most recently as Manager of Religion & Ethics. As a senior editorial leader at RN, he oversaw specialist genres and programmes, including music and arts, science and religion.
He is a former presenter of The Philosopher’s Zone on RN and was part of the team on triple j’s first Hottest 100 (then known as the “Hot 100”). He also initiated and developed the successful ABC Top 5 media residency project for early-career scholars and practitioners, across the arts, science and the humanities.
His appointment as ABC Classic and ABC Jazz Content Manager comes as Chris Scaddan, Head of Music & Creative Development in the ABC’s Entertainment & Specialist division, has been appointed to lead ABC-wide audio projects from 19 July through to the end of 2022.
Scaddan, who has been part of the ABC’s radio and music teams for almost 20 years, will work across the ABC’s three content divisions to develop a long-term strategy for audio services, including live audio/radio, on-demand content and podcasts.
Meagan Loader, who manages Double J, ABC Country and Rage , will be acting Head of Music & Creative Development for the next 18 months. Ryan Egan, Double J’s Executive Producer, Programs, will take up Loader’s role over that time.
Chris Scaddan welcomed Gelonesi, Loader and Egan to their new roles within the ABC Music & Creative Development team. “The talent and passion that they each possess is indicative of the whole team’s dedication to our audiences every day,” he said.
“After more than a year of uncertainty due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, listeners have turned to our networks for companionship, joy, inspiration and direction. The ABC’s role as an integral supporter of Australian music is more important than ever, as we plan for further success in the audio space for many years to come.”
RE: 92.8 ABC Classic FM Sydney.
So, currently there’s no RDS RT for display of artist/title information.
They seem to have scrapped the lunchtime (Noon) news on weekends?
The 2022 Classic 100 was held this weekend.
55 years is an amazing achievement. She must be well into her 70’s. Good on her.
Thanks for posting this. I’ll miss Russell on Classic Breakfast with his wonderful Scottish brogue accent. Luckily we still have Ed (formerly Emma) on weekend brekky … still with his wonderfully slightly clipped English accent. Love Classic!
I wouldn’t have picked you as Classic FM listener with a V8 in your name! 
Im a person of eclectic tastes … what can i say. Now I’ll just go check out super cars site …
Oboe ftw!
Heard an ad for the Classic 100 on Double J very early his morning - I thought I misheard that the countdown was favourite instrument
No, you didn’t mishear: How to vote in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument - ABC Classic
There’s a topic every year, with (it sounds like) some reprises of the original question that were done at the 10th and 20th anniversaries. It sounds like they’re scraping a touch from the bottom of the barrel - but if there’s anyone who can even name a hundred instruments, it’d be fine music fans.
ABC Classic has partnered with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in a special concert bringing to life highlights from this year’s Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. Audiences will be able to see performances featuring Australia’s most popular instruments, as voted by the public, in a live concert in Melbourne, as well as on ABC TV and ABC iview on Saturday June 24 at 7:30pm. They can also listen on ABC Classic and the ABC listen app.
Australia’s biggest classical music event, the Classic 100, this year presented by ABC Classic and ABC Jazz, has been running for 22 years. Every year, music lovers nominate their favourite music according to that year’s theme.
In 2023, the top 100 Favourite Instrument will be counted down live on ABC Classic, ABC Jazz and through the ABC Listen app on the weekend of June 10 -11. The partnership concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will feature highlights from the countdown.
The concert will be hosted by ABC’s National Music Correspondent Zan Rowe, ABC Presenter Jeremy Fernandez and ABC Classic radio host Genevieve Lang, and will take place at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, under the baton of Principal Conductor in Residence and Creative Director Benjamin Northey.
The concert will highlight the most popular instruments and what makes them so beloved, performed by Australia’s best classical artists alongside an array of special guests.
The full program and artist announcement will be available from mid June.
The Melbourne Symphony concerts will take place on June 22 and 23. Tickets to the Classic 100 in Concert are on sale now.
Voting is still open for audience to nominate their top 10 favourite instruments from all musical cultures and traditions, including classical, jazz, pop, folk and everything in between. Head to the Classic 100 website to have your say.
Voting closes at 9am on Monday June 5.
Tickets to the concert are now on sale at Arts Centre Melbourne website
Classic 100 in Concert will return in 2024 and screen on ABC TV.
That’s great news. ABC Classic is the only strand of the ABC audio network that i regularly listen to. The rest of it could pretty much close down without a whimper.
