ABC’s digital music station Double J has refreshed parts of its weekly schedule, with UK broadcaster and DJ Tom Ravenscroft joining the lineup to host Friday Mornings.
Ravenscroft will take over the 9am slot, bringing more than three decades of experience across radio and club culture to the program.
The appointment forms part of a broader programming update for the station, which also includes the return of Take 5 with Zan Rowe and the launch of a new show, The Dinner Mix.
Tom Ravenscroft joins Double J
Ravenscroft arrives at Double J following a 16-year run on BBC Radio 6 Music, where his shows became known for spotlighting new artists alongside overlooked classics.
Across Friday Mornings, the presenter will move between genres and eras, pairing new releases with deeper catalogue cuts and lesser-known favourites. His approach reflects a career that began in underground DJ culture, including free party circuits, before taking him to venues and festivals around the world.
Ravenscroft said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Double J family, a station with such a strong musical spirit and sense of community. I look forward to sharing all my favourite new discoveries and exploring all the great music Australia has to offer.”
Listeners will be able to hear Ravenscroft on Friday Mornings from 9am, leading into the station’s afternoon lineup with Karen Leng and Dylan Lewis.
Additional schedule updates
The programming refresh also sees the return of the long-running Take 5 with Zan Rowe franchise.
New episodes of the podcast will launch from Thursday, 12 March, with artists and public figures discussing the five songs that shaped them.
The program will also air on Thursdays at 7pm on Double J and remain available via ABC Listen.
Meanwhile, the station is introducing a new weekly program, The Dinner Mix, a curated selection of music designed for cooking and sharing meals. Musician Adalita will host the first edition on March 5, airing Thursdays from 6pm.
The updates form part of Double J’s ongoing effort to expand its specialist music programming across broadcast and digital platforms.
Double J is available via DAB+ digital radio and through the ABC listen app.
Main image: DJ Tom Ravenscroft. Source: ABC