Radio Wrap: Zan Rowe’s top interview tips, Human Nature becomes a ‘human jukebox’

Zan Rowe’s top five tips for interviewers

Radio Today is shining the spotlight on some of the industry’s best when it comes to engaging and intriguing interviews with triple j’s Zan Rowe sharing her insights this week.

Zan has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from Paul McCartney, Ice Cube and Josh Homme, to Nile Rodgers, Laura Jane Grace, Mike D and many more.

Her top tips include “do as much research as you can and be ready to throw it all out the window” and “don’t be a fan, at least not at the beginning”.

Check out the full article over at Radio Today.

Fitzy and Wippa turn Human Nature into a “human jukebox”

Iconic Aussie boy band Human Nature joined Fitzy and Wippa this week, taking the time to show their musical wares by singing multiple classic songs.

The Nova 96.9 Breakfast team challenged the band to sing three songs on the fly as a ‘Human Jukebox’, inspired by the band’s new album Romance Of The Jukebox.

“We thought that we’d put the boys under the pump,” said Fitzy. “We’re going to have our own human jukebox, and we’re going to request a couple of songs.”

Fitzy and Wippa then requested songs including ‘End Of The Road’ by Boyz II Men, ‘You’re The Voice’ by John Farnham, and wrapped up with a pretty rogue surprise request that didn’t quite work out.

Check out the clip here

Jase and PJ surprise a school with $10K worth of music gear

The kids at Kananook Primary School in Seaford copped a huge surprise this week when KIIS 101.1‘s Jase and PJ visited their school, bringing with them a stack of new music equipment.

Jase and PJ had heard the school has been getting by with very few instruments and limited music facilities, with teacher Jo Rich frequently bringing her own gear from home and forking out her own money so the kids can play.

“What do you mean, you spend your own money?” asked Jase.

“Of course you do, look at these kids,” said Ms Rich. “Wouldn’t you do it for them?”

With the help of the team from School of Rock – The Musical, the KIIS FM Brekky team arrived at the school with $10,000 worth of instruments, microphones, and other gear.

Nova’s Red Room welcomes back Conrad Sewell

Brisbane-hailing pop star Conrad Sewell has been announced as the next artist to perform at Nova’s Red Room.

The ARIA-Award winning platinum-selling artist has cemented his status as one of the world’s biggest talents with hit single ‘Healing Hands’.

Sewell will take to the stage in Sydney to perform live, with Nights host Smallzy giving away tickets all this week on Smallzy’s Surgery.

Nova will also fly listeners to Sydney if they are from a different city, hooking the winners up with flights and accommodation – with the exact location yet to be announced.

Listeners can register here.