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A Journey Through Aussie Pop

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About the show

Classic moments and artists in Australian pop history are the subject of this series hosted by Gavin Scott (from Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop) and Robbie Molinari (from Turn The Beat Around on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne). Each episode, we'll look at a specific act from the 1980s, '90s or 2000s, interview the artists involved, discuss their releases and career, and analyse the impact they had. It's a celebration of all things Aussie pop. Bonus interviews and discussion: chartbeats.com.au/aussie (Theme music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers at www.silvermansound.com)