Double Jis an Australiandigital radiostation owned by theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation.A sister station of the youth-orientedTriple J,it was founded in 2002 asDig Musicand aims to appeal to an older audience with a more refined music catalogue. The station is mostly automated but has a fewregular live programs,and also hosts archive content from the parent station's library. It is available to stream online or via theDAB+ networkin Australia.
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide (internet radio) |
| Frequency | DAB+,DVB-TCh. 200 |
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| Language | English |
| Format | Alternative music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | November 2002 |
Former names | ABC Dig Music |
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| Website | abc |
History
editDig Music (2002–2014)
editABC Dig Music was founded in November 2002. It emerged from formats developed by Bill Gates and Phil Cullen at ABC Coast FM, which broadcast anadult alternativemusic format and was for many years ABC Radio's only continuous stream. It was part of a suite of three digital channels, alongside Dig Jazz and Dig Country.[1]
SomeABC Local Radio,ABC Radio NationalandTriple Jmusic programs were also broadcast on ABC Dig Music.
In July 2009, Dig Radio, Dig Jazz and Dig Country was rebranded as the launch of digital radio stations ABC Dig Music, ABC Jazz and Country.
Double J (2014–present)
editIn October 2013, Dig Music was repositioned to become asister stationof Triple J.[2]It would rebrand to Double J, a homage to the original name of Triple J, which was 2JJ (also pronounced Double J).[3]
The final Dig Music broadcast was a 48-hour loop of 13 different versions of "Express Yourself"byN.W.A,including covers bythe Audreys,Darren HanlonandWagons.The song was chosen in homage to a 1990industrial actionby Triple J relating to their censured airplay of "Fuck tha Police".[4][5]
Double J was relaunched at 12 p.m. on 30 April 2015. Former Triple J presenterMyf Warhurstwas named the first announcer, hosting theLunchprogram. This launch was broadcast simultaneously on Triple J.[6]
On 19 January 2015, the station broadcast a special day of programming,Beat the Drum Again,to mark Triple J's 40th anniversary. It included programs staffed by historic personalities such asMikey RobinsandHelen Razer,Angela Catterns,Chris&Craig,Roy & HG,and rebroadcasts of the original station's first hour on the air, andMidnight Oil's1985 "Oils on the Water" concertonGoat Island(which was part of the station's 10th anniversary).[7]
Petition for expansion
editIn March 2022, a group of female Australian singer-songwriters wrote to federal communications ministerPaul Fletcherand shadow communications ministerMichelle Rowlandrequesting that Double J be granted an FM licence to enable the station to have a broader reach by allowing it to expand into regional areas of the country.[8]
Missy Higgins,Kasey Chambers,Kate Miller-Heidke,Sarah Blasko,Vikki ThornandDeborah Conwaysaid that ageing female artists get much less exposure on FM radio than their male counterparts and noted there was no female equivalent to male-orientated FM stationTriple M.They said Double J was a station that played a lot of new music by female artists over the age of 30 but its reach was "severely limited". They said an expansion of the station by granting it an FM license, enabling access to a much wider audience, could be a way of getting closer to equality. The women also launched aChange.orgpetition to garner support from fans.[8]
In response, Rowland and shadow arts ministerTony Burkesaid moving Double J onto the FM band would be a positive step for Australian music. They said if theOppositionwas elected to power at the2022 Australian federal election,they would examine the issue and work with the ABC andACMAand consult with musicians.[9]However, they didn't commit to the plan outright.[9]
While visiting theByron Bay Bluesfestduring the campaign, opposition leaderAnthony Albanesesaid if his party was elected at the election, they would commission the ABC to undertake a feasibility study into extending Double J into regional areas.[10]Albanese declared: “I want more people in regional Australia to experience the joy I have of listening to Double J, singing along to songs they love or maybe discovering something new."[11]
Programs and presenters
editAs of 2024, the line-up on Double J includes:[12]
- Mornings:hosted byDylan Lewis,andZan Roweon Fridays[13]
- Lunch:hosted by Karen Leng
- Arvos:hosted by Stacy Gougoulis
- The Block Party:hip hopmusic; hosted byHau Latukefu
- Tower of Song:interviews with influential songwriters; hosted byHenry Wagons
- The J Files:music documentaries;originally aired on Triple J between 1996–2007; hosted by Caz Tran.
Double J also plays archive content from Triple J, includingLive at the Wirelessperformances.
Long-running music director of Triple J,Richard Kingsmill,hosted a program from 2016–2023 calledThe Funhousewhich was one of Double J's longest-running specialty shows at over 350 episodes.[14]It became available to stream as a podcast onABC ListenandSpotify.[15]
Awards
editZan Rowe'sTake 5podcast won Gold at the 2020 Australian Podcast Awards for Best Radio Podcast, andInside The Big Day Outwon Silver for the Best Documentary Podcast.[16]
References
edit- ^"Three digital stars are born".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.17 July 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 16 June 2012.Retrieved18 June2012.
- ^Fitzsimons, Scott (9 April 2014)."Triple J's New Station Double J To Be Led By Myf Warhurst".The Music.Retrieved26 November2024.
- ^radioinfo (30 April 2014)."Double J announces full program line up and presenters".Retrieved14 December2017.
- ^Vincent, Peter (28 April 2014)."Double J pays homage to past with Express Yourself stunt".The Age.Retrieved22 March2018.
- ^Chamberlin, Paul (2 September 2015)."Express yourself: The day triple j played the same N.W.A. song 82 times in a row".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved22 March2018.
- ^Vincent, Peter (24 October 2017)."Triple J is Digging a Digital Revolution".Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved14 December2017.
- ^"40 years of triple j".Radio Today.6 January 2015.Retrieved7 March2019.
- ^abKelly, Vivienne (8 March 2022)."Female artists launch petition to get Double J an FM radio licence".The Music Network.Retrieved18 April2022.
- ^abKelly, Vivienne (16 March 2022)."Opposition says it agrees with push to transform Double J into an FM station".The Music Network.Retrieved18 April2022.
- ^Wright, Shane (17 April 2022)."Albo, Albo': Bluesy Albanese gets a mixed reception".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved18 April2022.
- ^Clarke, Tyrone (18 April 2022)."Anthony Albanese receives hostile welcome on stage at Bluefest as he falls behind Scott Morrison as preferred prime minister".Sky News Australia.Retrieved18 April2022.
- ^Lynch, Jessie (15 December 2023)."Double J Celebrates A Decade in 2024 With Changes And Additions".The Music.Retrieved26 November2024.
- ^"Zan Rowe is joining Double J in 2018!".Double J.4 December 2017.Retrieved5 October2020.
- ^"The ABC farewells Richard Kingsmill".About the ABC.11 December 2023.Retrieved12 December2023.
- ^Kingsmill, Richard (9 December 2023)."The Funhouse: Let's Party!".ABC Listen.Retrieved13 December2023.
- ^"Australian Podcast Award winners revealed".RadioInfo Australia.22 November 2020.Retrieved26 November2024.