The ABC’s triple j national youth broadcaster for young Australians has announced programming changes as it steps into 2024. The announcements are the latest changes at triple j and follow the recent departures of Richard Kingsmill, concluding a 35-year tenure, and Jess Perkins, the host of Weekend Arvos.
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The updates include a reshuffling of time slots and the introduction of fresh content, which triple j has stated will come into effect Monday, January 8 2024.
Abby & Tyrone will take the reins during triple j Drive on weekdays, airing from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Following Hack, an additional hour from 6pm to 7pm aims to provide more music, disorder, and compelling moments.
In a schedule adjustment, triple j’s Home & Hosed, hosted by Ash McGregor, will extend its reach to a new time slot, running from 7pm to 9pm, Monday to Thursday.
triple j has said that McGregor, triple j’s resident Australian music expert, will spotlight the latest local music through interviews with both established and emerging artists, while also providing insights into the live music scene and featuring an on-air gig guide.
While the update denotes the departure of triple j Good Nights, the broadcaster maintains listeners can anticipate the continued presence of the presenter and DJ, Latifa Tee.
Tee will showcase the best new dance and club tracks on The Nudge on Fridays at 10pm and lead the hosting duties for Saturday night House Party from 6pm to 9pm, alongside Shantan Wantan Ichiban will continue to curate the Friday night House Party from 6pm to 9pm each week.
Bryce & Concetta will resume their duties on Breakfast from 6am to 9am, Lucy Smith will return to Mornings from 9am to 12pm, and Dave Woodhead will extend his lunchtime presence from 12pm to 3:30pm.
Hack will be back in its usual slot from 5:30 pm to 6pm, and Blak Out & The Hook Up will continue to air on Sunday evenings. Specialised shows like soul ctrl with Tanya Bunter, The Racket with Lochlan Watt, Short Fast Loud with Josh Merriel, and The Hip Hop Show, with new residents to be announced next year, will keep their regular time slots, along with Mix Up with Kailyn Crabbe.