Hot30 Countdown
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| Genre | Contemporary hit radio |
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| Running time | 2.5 hours (7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. AEST) |
| Country |  Australia |
| Languages | English |
| Home station | 2Day FM |
| Syndicates | Fox FM B105 FM SAFM 92.9 NXFM 104.7 FM Ace Radio Network (Regional Victoria) |
| Hosts | Matty Acton (2011-) TBA |
| Air dates | since 1999 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Website | www.hot30.com |
The Hot30 Countdown, is an Australian radio show hosted by Matty Acton and TBA. It is broadcast on the Today Network to every state in Australia, following 'The Dirt'.
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[edit] History
Established in 1999, the show was first hosted by Ugly Phil and Jackie O. Brisbane based announcer Kyle Sandilands was then moved in to host with Jackie O until 2003. Labrat and Alexis took over the Hot30 Countdown from 2004 after Kyle and Jackie O moved to the drive slot. Previously unknown announcer "Higgo" stepped in as Labrat took the morning shift on 2DayFM. Alexis and Higgo hosted the nightly show until 2005, when Craig "Lowie" Low came in to host the program until mid 2006. Lowie occasionally included Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca as co-host as she was the executive producer of the show from the middle of 2006. Hot30 Countdown phased out the national promotion of the Black Thunders in early 2005, across the Today Network. Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan and Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca hosted the show from late 2006 until early 2007. From early 2007, Tim Lee was announced as the permanent replacement to host the show with Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca to this date. In February 2010, it was announced that Tim Lee and Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca would be leaving the Hot30 Countdown, with Tim relocating to Melbourne's Fox FM presenting Mornings with Biggzy expected to focus on television opportunities. Lee and Bignasca presented their last show on Friday 12 March 2010.[1] Austereo announced on 10 March 2010 Charli Robinson and Chris Page will be the new Hot30 hosts they commenced on Monday 15 March 2010 and subsequently introduced a new show at 7pm called The Dirt.[2] Page left the Hot30 Countdown at the end of 2010 moving to Triple M Sydney's Grill Team and Robinson moving to become the first solo host of The Dirt nationally. In February 2011, Austereo announced that Matty Acton and Maude Garrett would be the new hosts of the Hot30 Countdown. From 5 September 2011, it was announced by Southern Cross Austereo, the Hot30 Countdown will broadcast into syndicated channels as well as additional Today Network regional channels. With the merger Hot30 changed their Australian studio line to 13 10 60. Also, Matty and Maude host a weekend music show on Southern Cross Ten which will be launched as 'Hot30 Countdown TV will airs Saturdays from 10am to 12pm and Sundays at 9am to 12pm [3] On 31 January 2012, Maude Garrett revealed on the Hot30 Countdown that she is leaving the show on the 10 February 2012.
[edit] Current Team
- Matty Acton - Host
- TBA - Host (Currently filling in:- Carissa Walford)
- Trav Roebuck - Stunts and Premieres
- Leon Sjogren - Producer
- Peter Deppeler (aka Holden McGroin) - Producer
- Justin Hill - Assistant Producer
- Brettney Wadelton - Audio Producer
- Bron Hay - Promotions Princess
- Jenna Mason - Digital Producer
[edit] Former Hosts/Co-Hosts
This includes fill-in hosts:-
- Charli Robinson (formerly known as Charli Delaney)
- Chris Page
- Tim Lee
- Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca
- Kyle Sandilands
- Jackie "Jackie O" Henderson
- Rachel Corbett
- Paul "Fridgy" Hancock
- Dave "Higgo" Higgins
- Jason "Labrat" Hawkins
- Alexis Savaidis
- Faustina "Fuzzy" Agolley
- Hayden "Haydo" Guppy
- Mamajugs
- Chloe Maxwell
- Sophie Monk`
- Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan
- Lizzy Lovette
- Camilla - (So You Think You Can Dance Australia 1)
- Ally Mansell - (Australia's Princess)
- Craig "Lowie" Low
- Maz Compton
- Phillip 'Ugly Phil O'Neil' Surridge
- Daniel 'Danno' Cassin
- Zoe Sheridan
- Byron Cooke
- Jason 'Soleman' Sole
- Ellie Mobbs
- Kiri Martin
- Abby Coleman
- Mike "MC" Christian
- Jescinta Campbell
- Maude Garrett
[edit] Former Staff
- Elle Blundy
- Natali Brabant
- Daniel Bozykowski (aka Audio Boz) (was the audio producer for the Tim & Biggzy's Hot30 countdown - now for the Kyle and Jackie O Show)
- Tim Dunlop "Timmy D" or "Dunny" (now Producer of The Dirt)
- Trav Roebuck (appears as an occasional fill in producer)
- Glen Styles (production for Ugly Phils Hot 30 1999)
- Shortie Brown
- Jason "Labrat" Hawkins
- Yvette Maurice
- Derek "DB" Bargwanna - Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30
- Mamajugs - Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30
- Ryan Wellington - Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30
- Emma - Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30
- Wes - Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30
- Kacey Baker (was the audio producer for Kyle and Jackie O's Hot30)
- Doug Steele - Kyle and Jackie O's , Labrat and Alexis' and Higgo and Alexis' Hot30
- Ryan "Totters, Ryan the phone Monkey or Rockhill" - Labrat and Alexis' Hot30
- Brent "Nozz" Nozziter - Labrat and Alexis' Hot30
- Matt 'Chodoboy' Fraser - Higgo and Alexis' and Lowie's Hot30
- David 'Konsky' Konsky (audio producer for Lowie's Hot30 Countdown)
- Simon - Higgo and Alexis' Hot30
- Jane "Yoyo" McLaren - Higgo and Alexis', Lowie, Sam Mac and Biggzy's and Tim Lee and Biggzy's Hot30
- Kara Tyndall - Producer during the Hot30 with Fuzzy and Haydo with Higgo.
- Tom Ivey - Tim and Biggzy's Hot30
- Georgie Clark - Tim and Biggzy's Hot30
- Angus "Gusta Busta" Kell - Tim Lee and Biggzy's Hot30
- Liza "Pingas" Altarejos - Producer of Tim & Biggzy's and Charli and Pagey's Hot30
- *'Kat' - (Phonegirl) (temporary for Charli and Pagey's Hot30)
- Jason "Web Guy" Ilagan - Online Producer of Tim Lee and Biggzy's Hot30
- Carlie "Web Girl" Sullivan - Online Producer of Charli and Pagey's Hot30
[edit] Timeline of Hosts/Co-Hosts
- 1996-1999: Ugly Phil's Hot 30 with Jackie O
- 1999-2000: Ugly Phil and Jackie O
- 2000-2003: Kyle and Jackie O
- 2004-2004: Labrat and Alexis
- 2004-2005: Higgo and Alexis
- 2005-2006: Lowie with Maz Compton for the first half of 2005, Lowie's show solo, then with Biggzy mid 2006
- 2006-2007: Sam Mac and Biggzy (Carla Bignasca)
- 2007-2010: Tim Lee and Biggzy (Carla Bignasca)
- 2010: Charli Robinson and Pagey (Chris Page)
- 2011 - 2012: Matty Acton and Maude Garrett
- 2012 - present: Matty Acton and TBA
[edit] Top 10 Songs (On average)
- Wild Ones by Flo Rida and Sia
- Turn Me On by David Guetta and Nicki Minaj
- Paradise (Grand Remix) by Coldplay
- Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People
- Good Night by Reece Mastin
- Lonely Boy by The Black Keys
- I Love It (feat. Sia) by Hilltop Hoods
- Boys Like You by Charlee
[edit] Hot30 Jelli
In November 2009, a Digital Radio offshoot of the Hot30 Countdown was launched.[4] A joint venture with Jelli, the station uses a playlist from current and previous Hot30 Countdown music, which is then voted on by listeners at the Hot30 Jelli website. The station has since been renamed Choose The Hits Jelli.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ http://www.campaignbrief.com/wa/2009/10/second-dab-digital-station-for.html
- ^ Listeners to control playlist on Austereo’s new station - RadioInfo, 20 October 2009
