JANE.GAZZO
Music Journalist, TV Presenter,
Author, MC, Public Speaker
About.
"Jane Gazzo is an icon," Amy Shark
Jane Gazzo is one of Australia’s most respected and in-demand media personalities.
Her broadcasting career began at Melbourne’s 3RRR-FM while still in her teens, before catapulting to national prominence on Triple J and Triple M. Internationally, Jane made her mark at BBC 6 Music, Capital FM and XFM in the UK, becoming a trusted voice for music lovers around the world.
A familiar face on television, Jane co-hosted cult ’90s TV show Recovery (ABC) and went on to front
THE SOUND (ABC), Play Loud (BBC), and The Metal Hammer Awards (ITV).
At FOXTEL’s Channel [V], Jane became a key presenter (2007–2012), reporting from the ARIA Awards, Big Day Out, Splendour in the Grass, Future Music Festival, Soundwave, and interviewing the biggest names in the business.
Jane’s industry recognition is extensive:
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Twice nominated for an ASTRA Award for Favourite Female TV Personality.
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Twice nominated for an ACRA Award (Best Syndicated Show, Triple M’s My Generation).
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Four-time nominee (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025) and 2023 winner of the Music Journalist Award at the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs).
In 2019, Jane was handpicked to DJ Hugh Jackman’s ‘Greatest Showman’ concert at Rod Laver Arena.
In 2020, she hosted ABC-TV’s flagship music show THE SOUND, produced by the late Michael Gudinski, with guests like Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban and Deborah Mailman.
The Australian newspaper voted THE SOUND 'Best TV Show of 2020'.
Jane is also a highly sought-after MC, event host and keynote speaker, trusted by some of Australia’s biggest brands and organisations.
She is a regular guest on 3AW, ABC Local Radio and The Project and continues to be a passionate and influential voice in Australian media and music culture.
Currently Jane serves as general manager for youth radio organisation SYN (Student Youth Network).
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Winner of the Music Journalism Award 2023
The Australian Women in Music Award (AWMA)
for Music Journalism recognizes a female music journalist, blogger or editor who has made a creative contribution and courageous impact in truth telling and innovative reporting in the Australian music industry.
ATV: Action, Time, Vision!
New Music Series on Youtube now!
I HEAR MOTION
Jane's latest book, 'I HEAR MOTION' celebrates the synth-pop and rock of the 1980s Australian music scene featuring Models, Machinations, Boom Crash Opera, Koo De Tah, Venetians, Do Re Mi, Uncanny X-Men, Real Life, Pseudo Echo, Kids in the Kitchen, Beargarden, Max Q, Eurogliders and so much more! With never before told stories and photos of the much-loved era. Publish Date: Sept 2024.
A must have for any 80s music fan." - Gavin Wood, The Voice of Countdown.
SHOWREELS.
In February 2020, Jane Gazzo and Scott Thurling created a Facebook group called 'Sound as Ever' in order to document the Australian decade of Indie music (1990-1999). The page now boasts over 20K members! Rolling Stone called it 'one of the success stories of 2020' whilst The Age featured a full page story in Spectrum (The 90s have never sounded so good! Jan 9, 2021)
The Sound as Ever page has also released podcasts, merch and 3 compilation albums of previously unreleased Australian music. In July 2021, Sound as Ever hosted their own stage at the Leaps & Bounds Festival in Melbourne.
In Dec 2022 Universal Music Released a Sound as Ever compilation: Blind Love.
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Sound as ever.
Supporting hugh
In 2019, I was fortunate to support Hugh Jackman on the Melbourne leg of his Australian 'Greatest Showman' tour. I was his guest DJ, playing tunes at all 6 Rod Laver Arena shows to sold out audiences. Hugh truly is the 'greatest showman!'
The sound
During lockdown in 2020, ABC TV screened the wonderful show The Sound. Created by the talented team at Mushroom Productions, and produced by the late, great Michael Gudinski, The Sound showcased a whose who of Australian music including Kylie Minogue, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Tones and I, Ngaiire, The Rubens, Vera Blue, Bliss N Eso, Baker Boy, Birds of Tokyo et al.
I was delighted to host two seasons of The Sound. You can catch past episodes on ABC iView.
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TESTiMONIALS.
Over the years we had the likes of Bloc Party, The Foals, Cut Copy and The Presets come to the Purple Sneakers and DJ but by far our absolute favourite guest was Jane Gazzo. She knew what our crowd wanted and her impressive music knowledge meant they were treated to a wild ride of some amazing tracks every time she played
Timothy Poulton
Purple Sneakers Promoter
We have loved working with Jane as the host of Nando’s Music Exchange. Jane joined us in our first year and did such an amazing job we asked her to be our carry over champion again this year. Her extensive knowledge of the music industry, and ability to engage both panelists and audience through thoughtful questioning has ensured our events are highly engaging and entertaining, while also offering practical and relevant information to all the early career musos who participated. Jane is a brilliant moderator. From her years as a journalist it’s clear she understands the intricacies of what makes a great interview while keeping the audience engaged and the tone light-hearted and fun
Cath Palfreyman
Head of Marketing, Nando’s Australia
Jane Gazzo MC’d Visit Victoria’s annual Melbourne Insights media event in December 2018. Jane demonstrated true professionalism throughout and was prepared and organised for the day. Jane’s insightful moderating and engaging personality on stage helped make the event a resounding success. Visit Victoria wouldn’t hesitate to work with Jane again
Chris Gottaas
Media and Communications Manager Visit Victoria
Jane was contracted as our MC for the 2022 Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC). Jane engaged well with our audience by facilitating contributions, asking probing questions and proactively stimulating further discussion amongst AFIC’s attendees. She also made a great effort to interact with our delegates wherever possible during the breaks and networking sessions.
She was a pleasure to work with.
Carlina Ericson
Founder,
Australia Federal Industry Conference
The Prince engaged Jane as MC for a recent corporate event which encompassed interviewing major Australian artists and chatting to the audience. Jane was fantastic in keeping the event rolling while also engaging both the audience and the artists - we wouldn't hesitate to engage Jane again and we highly recommend Jane for future events
James Power
Live Bookings Director
The Prince Hotel
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Contact.
Kristen Mahar Management
1/210 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
0424206418
