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REVIEW SERIES 2 TO AIR ON COMEDY CENTRAL USA

Series 2 of the US version of Review with Myles Barlow, re-named Review, will air on Comedy Central USA on 30th July 2015. The first series screened on Comedy Central in March 2014 and was adapted from ABC Commercial’s format.

Written and executive produced by Charlie Siskel and Andrew Daly, Daly continues to star in the character of Forrest MacNeil – the host of the series. Review is executive produced by Daly, Jeffrey Blitz (The Office), Andy Blitz (Late Night with Conan O’Brien) and Charlie Siskel (Tosh.0). The series is directed by Jeffrey Blitz.

The format is also being developed in the UK and Belgium. The series has had international sales success in Africa, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden and New Zealand.

Katherine McMillan, Sales Manager, Formats for ABC Commercial said, “Review is a fantastic adaptation of the original format, and we’re thrilled that US audiences will enjoy a second season of this hit comedy.”

Review With Myles Barlow is an original multi-award winning half hour comedy. While other critics waste time with trivial matters such as film, food or art, one man dares to review all facets of life – our experiences, our emotions, our deepest, darkest desires – to rate them out of five stars.

Contact: Jennifer Russell ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation  ABC Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia  Tel: + 61 2 8333 3163 email: [email protected] 

ABOUT ABC COMMERCIAL: For the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Commercial is responsible for the management of a range of media businesses delivering products and services to the global marketplace. For global program distribution, ABC Commercial represents the catalogues of the ABC as well as Opera Australia and Screen Australia's factual catalogue.

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Tony Iffland Joins ABC Commercial

Tony Iffland has been appointed General Manager, ABC Content Sales with ABC Commercial.

In this new role, Iffland will draw on his substantial experience in content distribution, production and media management,  to contribute to the expanding activities of ABC Commercial’s content sales business.

He will lead the ABC Content Sales team in globally distributing its slate representing ABC-commissioned and independently acquired content across all genres – particularly drawing on its strengths in factual, children’s, drama, comedy, lifestyle and News & Current Affairs.  His experience in strategic business development and activity diversification will also assist in capitalising on the growth opportunities presented by the expansion of the catalogue and partner relationships.

Iffland was previously Director of Television at SBS, where he was responsible for a range of content and programming innovations. Prior to that he was General Manager, BBC Worldwide Australia and Chief Executive of UK.TV.

Sharon Ramsay-Luck, ABC Commercial’s Head of Sales & Business Development, said “It’s a thrill to have an industry professional of Tony’s calibre and experience – not to mention integrity and good humour – join us to lead our sales team.  We have prioritised the expansion and repositioning of our business over the past few years and I’ve no doubt that Tony will contribute enormously to the continuation of that growth trajectory.”

Iffland added “I’m greatly looking forward to making my mark on the ABC Content Sales business, which I’ve admired for some time. My track record representing quality brands and content is a great fit for this ambitious business. I can’t wait to strengthen existing relationships and develop new content opportunities for the benefit of both producers and broadcast platforms, new and traditional.”

Tony Iffland commenced in his new role Monday, July 20th 2015.                      

For further information please contact:                                                                Lisa Hresc                                                                                             Head of Marketing & Communications, ABC Commercial                           ABC Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia                                                                         Tel: + 61 2 8333 3996                                                                                     email: [email protected]                                                     

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ABC’s Active Memory brain training website wins AIMIA award

Active Memory, the ABC’s online brain training program, has won the Best Website or Online Services – Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Award at last night’s AIMIA awards. Active Memory also was highly commended in the Best Website or Online Services in the Learning and Education category.

AIMIA and the digital industry celebrated the outstanding achievements and work produced over the past year by over 100 finalists across 30 categories. The recognition of Active Memory places the ABC brand alongside some of the best digital products in the country. Active Memory is an online subscription brain training program that helps members sharpen memory and concentration. Developed by the ABC in partnership with the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and the University of Melbourne, the site offers a program of brain games that uses a sophisticated algorithm to personalise training at the right level for each user. Melissa Firth, Head Digital Business Development said “We are delighted to be awarded for best website in the healthcare category. There is immense interest within the Australian community in the subject of neuroplasticity and brain health, and with Active Memory we’ve pushed the boundaries of digital technology to enable members to experience the benefits of brain training for themselves.” www.activememory.com Creative Developers: Melissa Firth – Head Digital Business Development, Klaude Thomas - Games Director, Christina Coulston - Product Manager, Mitchell Harris – Creative Director, Joshua Crowley - Game Design & Product Coordinator, Luanne Shneier – Content & Communications Manager. Technical Developers: Thomas Dielmann-- Development Manager, Tony Breckner - Web Developer, Nick Dainty - Web Application Developer, Steve Beck - Web Developer, Lucas Mendizza - Game Scripter. For further information contact: Lisa Hresc, Head Marketing & Communications ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tel: + 61 2 8333 3996 Email: [email protected]

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ADAM BRAND WINS BIG AT CMC MUSIC AWARDS

‘MY SIDE OF THE STREET’ – Single Out Now At last night’s Annual CMC Music Awards, rock-country star Adam Brand walked away with gongs for AUSTRALIAN VIDEO OF THE YEAR for ‘What Your Love Looks Like’, along with the coveted CMC OZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR award. Brand, already a multiple CMC Award-winner, was thrilled to have achieved further trophies for his ARIA Award-nominated album ‘My Side Of The Street’.

Adam’s current single ‘My Side of the Street’ is out now.   WATCH the video here

Shot in a variety of stunning Townsville locations, the ‘My Side Of The Street’ video clip depicts a diverse local community pitching in to achieve a positive outcome, in line with the song’s lyrics; “Come a little closer...I know now you should come on over, to my side of the street". The unique graffiti artwork is inspired by the song’s title, and painted by internationally acclaimed artist Lee Harnden, who originally hails from Townsville QLD. “Combine a world-renowned graffiti artist, members of our Military, the SES Services, some amazing locals and breathtaking North QLD locations, and you have all the ingredients for a video that will make a statement!” said Adam. “This video shows what can happen when we all come together on the same side of the street.” Adam Brand is a 12-time Golden Guitar Award-winner, and multiple ARIA Award-nominee. ‘My Side Of The Street’ debuted at #5 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart in 2014, and #1 on the ARIA Country Album Chart. ‘My Side Of The Street’ was produced by Adam’s long-time collaborator Craig Porteils (Guns n Roses, Billy Idol, Guy Sebastian) and is a 13-track long-player that features Jasmine Rae on ‘Quit This Time’ and closes out with ‘Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy’, made famous by Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs. www.adambrand.com.au twitter.com/adambrand facebook.com/AdamBrandOfficial www.abcmusic.com.au For further information and interview requests please contact: Nicole Stringer National Promotions Manager - ABC Contemporary Music 02 9207 0600 [email protected]

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The Wiggles - Ready Steady Wiggle S2 To Make US Debut Exclusively on Hulu

ABC Commercial’s Content Sales team is pleased to announce an exclusive SVOD partnership with Hulu and the quintessential preschool team, ‘The Wiggles’. The Hulu subscription service will be the exclusive US premiere home of Ready Steady Wiggle Series 2, and 104 episodes from The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle will be available to Hulu subscribers. The Wiggles Managing Director, Paul Field, said ‘Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon are thrilled that their hugely popular latest TV series will be available to their fans in the US’. Following exceptional ratings for The Wiggles TV Series Ready, Steady, Wiggle! ABC Kids TV has rush released the broadcast of the second series of Ready, Steady, Wiggle! The Wiggles are experiencing an amazing resurgence of success in Australia – with the new Fab Four selling out concerts around the country and strong demand for their new series on TV, DVD and Digital platforms. The Wiggles have spent the last year entertaining children around the globe with their TV series Ready, Steady, Wiggle, tours of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Dubai and four new releases on CD and DVD! Anthony (Blue), Simon (Red), Emma (Yellow) and Lachy (Purple) have really taken off! Sharon Ramsay-Luck, Head ABC Sales & Business Development commented saying, “It is exciting to offer such great content to one of the premium streaming TV destinations in the US and to extend this fantastic brand to a wider audience”. Hulu provides an experience that makes it easy for subscribers to watch their favorite kids shows in a safe, commercial-free environment. Recommended programming within the Kids section of Hulu are restricted to other commercial-free children's programming so children can quickly and securely jump to their favorite shows. Commercial-free kids programming is available to subscribers on all Hulu-compatible devices. For further information contact: Lisa Hresc, Head Marketing & Communications ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tel: + 61 2 8333 3996 Email: [email protected] ABOUT ABC COMMERCIAL: For the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Commercial is responsible for the management of a range of media businesses delivering products and services to the global marketplace.

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ABC Commercial Announces programming deal with Presto TV

ABC Commercial is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Presto TV to license a broad range of ABC content that includes award-winning comedies, acclaimed drama series and popular children’s programs.

Providing content to the new online streaming service will broaden the reach of ABC Commercial content, facilitating an increase in audience engagement and creating new licensing revenues that can be re-invested into new ABC productions.

Presto TV subscribers will be able to laugh along to comedy series such as Summer Heights High, We Can Be Heroes, Angry Boys and Ja’mie: Private School Girl by multi-award winning creator and performer Chris Lilley, as well as A Moody Christmas, Agony Aunts, The Librarians and the iconic home-grown sitcom Mother and Son. Quality dramas also available on the service will include award winning series Rake, Redfern Now, Bastard Boys and the delightful Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Children will be able to enjoy full seasons from top Australian and international ABC For Kids programs including The Wiggles, Sesame Street, Bob the Builder, Thomas and Friends, Angelina Ballerina and the hugely popular pre-school series Octonauts. Jessica Ellis, General Manager, Video Entertainment & Distribution, said, “ABC Commercial is delighted to partner with Presto TV giving customers access to a wide variety of quality, local Australian dramas, comedies and children’s content. “This opportunity also further establishes ABC Commercial’s position as a leading partner in online content distribution”. Shaun James, Director of Presto and Video on Demand, said, “Our deal with the ABC will provide our Presto TV subscribers with a great range of quality and popular programming that will appeal to viewers of all ages.” “Importantly subscribers will be able to stream and watch full seasons of these shows on demand when and where they want on a multitude of different devices for a low monthly fee.” About ABC Commercial ABC Commercial is responsible for bringing ABC content, services and brands to the global marketplace. All revenue from our activities is reinvested into the production of ABC content and programming. www.abccommercial.com

About Presto Presto is powered by Foxtel, one of Australia's most progressive and dynamic media companies. Presto allows Australians to experience great entertainment on demand, for a low monthly subscription fee. Presto is currently available to its subscribers across PC, Mac and iOS as well as Android and on TV via Google Chromecast. Recent releases and old favourites from major and key independent film studios are currently available in a Presto Movies monthly subscription. Presto TV features a vast library of subscription on demand television content comprising a broad range of locally commissioned and internationally acquired content including drama, comedy, factual and entertainment TV programs. Presto Movies is owned by Foxtel Management Pty Limited. Presto TV is a new service and will be a 50-50 joint venture between Foxtel and Seven West Media, subject to ACCC approval. www.presto.com.au For more details please contact Marguerite Barbara Publicity Manager, ABC Video Entertainment and Distribution 02 8333 3930 [email protected]

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ABC MUSIC wins two more ARIA Awards

At the Music Award Ceremony in Sydney on the 26th November celebrating the best of the Australian Music Industry, ABC Music won two honours in the 2014 ARIA Awards, taking the total number of awards won by the label this year to an impressive six out of a possible eleven categories.

The Wiggles made history by taking out the Best Children’s Award for the 12th time, although the 2014 win is a first for the new line-up which features the first female Wiggle, Emma Watkins. Apples & Bananas is the fifth release from the new line-up featuring Simon Pryce, Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins and original member Anthony Field. The Wiggles Big Show! Live tour is currently underway and will continue through December.

Buddy Goode has won the ARIA for Best Comedy Release, with his album It’s a Buddy Goode Christmas. This is Goode’s second ARIA, following his 2012 win with his album Unappropriate. Goode’s comedy albums combine his inappropriate sense of humour with country and western musical stylings.

Natalie Waller, General Manager of ABC Music, is pleased with the wins.

“The ARIA awards represent the Australian music industry’s achievements for this year and to have ABC Music artists included amongst those winners highlights the variety and quality of our artists and their releases.”

“We’re incredibly proud of all our artists who were nominated for awards and we extend our congratulations to The Wiggles and Buddy Goode for their wins.”

Last night’s awards have taken ABC Music’s 2014 ARIA Awards tally to six, having won four Fine Arts Awards in October.

For further information please contact: National Promotions Manager ABC Contemporary Music Nicole Stringer: [email protected]

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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA TAKES AUSTRALIA’S MOST TRUSTED NEWS SERVICE TO THE SKIES

Virgin Australia: Libby Armstrong 0400 814 573  [email protected]

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ABC Retail launches Shop Mobile site for Smartphones

ABC Retail has launched ABC Shop Mobile, a convenient and secure mobile optimised site which will allow customers to purchase ABC products using their smartphones.

The addition of Shop Mobile will enable a wider range of ABC customers to enjoy the convenience of shopping online. Customers will be able to view the entire catalogue through the browser on their Smartphone as well as be alerted to any current promotions. Customers who are part of the ABC Shop VIP reward program will also be able to check on their points tally and earn rewards points for every purchase made.

Regina Hoekstra, Head of ABC Retail, describes the launch of Shop Mobile as timely.

“Having a mobile retail experience for ABC Shop was a critical element in ABC Retail’s customer focus strategy where we recognise the need to buy anytime, anywhere. We are very excited about providing the convenience of mobile ahead of the Christmas season to make it even easier for customers to buy from ABC Shop”.

“The launch of ABC shop on mobile provides a seamless shopping experience for our valued customers whether they are out and about or shopping from the comfort of their homes", said project lead Omar Hussain, Online & Digital Platforms Manager.

ABC Retail recently won the ARA Customer Satisfaction Award for 2014, and the launch of this mobile site demonstrates ABC Retail’s commitment to continually improving the customer experience.

For more information please contact: Omar Hussain – Online & Digital Platforms Manager, ABC Commercial Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]

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STOP AT NOTHING: THE LANCE ARMSTRONG STORY to air on SHOWTIME®

The ABC Commercial feature documentary, STOP AT NOTHING: THE LANCE ARMSTRONG STORY, has sold to Showtime Networks in the USA, to air on Friday 7th November at 9pm.

“This fascinating film has resonated with audiences wherever it's been broadcast and it will be great for US audiences to experience the story in detail, including the revelations it contains.” said Sharon Ramsay-Luck, Head of Sales and Business Development, ABC Commercial.

ABC Commercial has also secured a raft of deals for the film, with recent sales to SVT for Sweden, DRTV for Denmark, HBO for Central Europe, VPRO for The Netherlands, NRK for Norway, RTE for Ireland, Rialto Channel for NZ, DirecTV for Latin America, and Channel 8 for Israel.

STOP AT NOTHING: THE LANCE ARMSTRONG STORY screened in the official selection of the 2014 Sheffield Doc/Fest and London’s East End Film Festival in June this year, with a theatrical release in the UK with Picturehouse Cinemas in June and July. It also aired on BBC Four’s Storyville documentary strand in June and it was one of the top programs on BBC iPlayer for the week after broadcast.

The documentary screened in Australia on the ABC in early July, with #stopatnothing trending at number 1 on Twitter that night. Co-produced with Passion Pictures, the producers of Academy Award winning films, One Day in September and Searching for Sugar Man, the documentary is an intimate but explosive portrait of Lance Armstrong, a man who enriched himself by cheating his fans, his sport and the truth. The film reveals new details about the scandal – with insights from the former friends whose lives and careers he destroyed.

STOP AT NOTHING: THE LANCE ARMSTRONG STORY is an ABC Commercial/Passion Pictures production from BAFTA Award winning director Alex Holmes (Dunkirk, House of Saddam); Producers are Quentin McDermott (The World According to Lance) and Jessica Ludgrove (Fire in Babylon); Executive Producers include John Battsek (One Day in September, Searching for Sugar Man) and Phil Craig (The Flight that Fought Back, Targeting Bin Laden).

ABC Commercial holds worldwide distribution rights to the program. To download a press kit, go to https://abccommercial.com/contentsales/program/stop-nothing-lance-armstrong-story

To view the trailer, visit http://www.sho.com/sho/video/titles/33558/lance-armstrong-stop-at-nothing-trailer

Follow on Twitter: @_stopatnothing_ Like on Facebook: Facebook.com/stopatnothingfilm

For further information contact: Jennifer Russell, Marketing Manager, Content Sales ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tel: + 61 2 8333 3163 email: [email protected]

Sharon Ramsay-Luck Head, ABC Sales and Business Development ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tel: + 61 2 8333 3525 email: [email protected]

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ABC Music wins all four 2014 ARIA Fine Arts Awards and receives 22 nominations across 11 categories

At a ceremony at the Art Gallery of NSW today (7 October 2014), it was announced that ABC Music had been awarded all four of the 2014 ARIA Fine Arts Awards, and received a total of 22 nominations across 11 categories.

The winners of the four Fine Arts Awards, all of which were taken by ABC Music, were: Compassion – Lior, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Nigel Westlake (Best Classical Album); The Bitter Suite – Paul Grabowsky Sextet (Best Jazz Album); Permission to Evaporate – Joseph Tawadros (Best World Music Album); and Gurrumul: His Life and Music – Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu / SSO (Best Original Soundtrack / Cast / Show Album).

Natalie Waller, General Manager of ABC Music, commented: “We extend huge congratulations to all of our winning and nominated artists. We are very proud of the breadth of ABC Music’s output, and our 22 nominations across 11 categories – from Classical to Comedy, Jazz to Children’s – speaks volumes about the quality and variety of the artists with whom we are so privileged to work. “Today we offer special congratulations to the ABC Music artists who have won all four Fine Arts Awards, including Joseph Tawadros who won the Best World Music Album Award for the third year in succession, and Paul Grabowsky who has now won an ARIA in every decade since the 1980s. Good luck to all our nominees in the remaining categories for the ceremony on 26 November!”

ARIA 2014 FINE ARTS AWARDS: THE WINNING ALBUMS

The Award for Best Classical Album was taken by Compassion, a collaboration between composer Nigel Westlake, singer Lior and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Compassion, a “Symphony of Songs”, draws from the rich worlds of Islam and Judaism to present a collection of profound and poetic insights into the practice of compassion and its ability to transform our relationships as human beings. Recorded at the Sydney Opera House, the work has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike: it was awarded five stars by The Australian and has been revived as a live concert on numerous occasions including in Melbourne's Myer Music Bowl.

Australian jazz legend Paul Grabowsky was presented with the Award for Best Jazz Album for The Bitter Suite, recorded with the Paul Grabowsky Sextet – a group which comprises some of the finest players on the Australian jazz scene. The album was written in an “urgent tumble” in just a couple of weeks, and draws on everything from The Rolling Stones to Rachmaninoff. Awarding the album five stars, The Australian acclaimed the “superb interpretations of imaginative compositions”.

Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros took his third ARIA Award in succession for Best World Music Album with Permission to Evaporate. Recorded in New York in February 2014, Joseph was joined by Christian McBride (bass), Mike Stern (guitar) and Matt McMahon (piano), and by his long-time musical companion and brother James Tawadros (req and bendir). The album takes inspiration from a wide variety of styles and sounds from bluegrass to world, jazz to folk.

The incomparable Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu won the Award for Best Original / Soundtrack / Cast / Show Album for Gurrumul: His Life and Music. Recorded live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the album presents some of Gurrumul’s most famous works accompanied by orchestra, alongside introductions from Gurrumul’s family which give a rare insight into the people, the country and the stories behind one of Australia’s most popular musicians.

For more information visit www.ariaawards.com.au.

2014 ARIA AWARDS: ABC MUSIC NOMINATIONS BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM Compassion – Lior / Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Nigel Westlake (Winner) Adès: Polaris / Stanhope: Piccolo Concerto Andrew Macleod / Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Benjamin Northey / Markus Stenz Empires – Latitude 37 Mozart Arias – Emma Matthews / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra / Marko Letonja Stravinsky: Rite of Spring / Mahler: Symphony No.1 – Australian World Orchestra / Zubin Mehta

BEST JAZZ ALBUM The Bitter Suite – Paul Grabowsky Sextet (Winner)

BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM Permission to Evaporate – Joseph Tawadros (Winner) Birdsong at Dusk – William Barton Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations – Jane Rutter

BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK / CAST / SHOW ALBUM Gurrumul: His Life and Music – Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu / SSO (Winner) triple j’s One Night Stand – Various Artists ENGINEER OF THE YEAR Virginia Read (Gershwin: Take Two)

The winners of the following categories will be announced on 26 November 2014. BEST MALE ARTIST Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu BEST LIVE ACT Melbourne Ska Orchestra BEST BLUES AND ROOTS ALBUM ‘Til My Tears Roll Away – The Audreys BEST CHILDREN’S ALBUM Let’s Put The Beat In Our Feet – Alex Papps Jazzamatazz! – Ali McGregor Christmas at Jay’s Place – Jay Laga’aia Apples & Bananas – The Wiggles BEST COMEDY ALBUM It’s a Buddy Goode Christmas – Buddy Goode Learning To Be Me – Ja’mie BEST COUNTRY ALBUM My Side of the Street – Adam Brand

For further information, please contact: Toby Chadd | ABC Classics & Jazz | [phone] | [email protected]

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ABC Music Receives 12 nominations in 2014 ARIA Awards Fine Arts and Artisan categories

We are delighted to announce that ABC Music has received 12 nominations in the Fine Arts and Artisan categories of this year’s ARIA Awards.

ABC Music recordings are nominated in the Best Classical, Best Jazz, Best World Music, and Best Original Soundtrack / Cast / Show Album categories. Virginia Read is once again nominated for Engineer of the Year, an award which she won in 2013 – the first female and the first classical engineer to do so.

The nominated albums showcase the breadth and quality of ABC Music’s output. The list of soloists reads like a Who’s Who of some of the finest artists performing in Australia today: William Barton, Paul Grabowsky, Lior, Emma Matthews, Jane Rutter, Joseph Tawadros and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. They are joined by the brilliant Baroque group Latitude 37 and four of our nation’s finest symphony orchestras, with all of whom ABC Music has an ongoing relationship: the Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras and the Australian World Orchestra.

Natalie Waller, General Manager of ABC Music, commented:

“We’re delighted that ABC Music is once again so strongly represented in the nominations for the ARIA Fine Arts and Artisan categories. We’re privileged to work with some of Australia’s finest musicians from across the musical spectrum, from classical to world and from jazz to pop, and we offer our warm congratulations to the many nominated artists.

“It’s particularly pleasing that contemporary Australian music is so strongly represented: world-premiere recordings of works by Paul Stanhope, Nigel Westlake, William Barton, Joseph Tawadros and Paul Grabowsky all feature in the nominated albums.”

The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday 7 October at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney.

For more information visit www.ariaawards.com.au

For further information, please contact: Toby Chadd | ABC Classics & Jazz | [phone] | [email protected] 

2014 ARIA FINE ARTS AND ARTISAN AWARDS: ABC MUSIC NOMINATIONS

BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM

Adès: Polaris / Stanhope: Piccolo Concerto Andrew Macleod / Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Benjamin Northey / Markus Stenz

Compassion Lior / Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Nigel Westlake

Empires Latitude 37

Mozart Arias Emma Matthews / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra / Marko Letonja

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring / Mahler: Symphony No.1 Australian World Orchestra / Zubin Mehta

BEST JAZZ ALBUM

The Bitter Suite Paul Grabowsky Sextet

BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM

Birdsong at Dusk William Barton

Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations Jane Rutter

Permission to Evaporate Joseph Tawadros

BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK / CAST / SHOW ALBUM Gurrumul: His Life and Music Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu / Sydney Symphony Orchestra

triple j’s One Night Stand Various Artists

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR Virginia Read (Gershwin: Take Two)

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ABC Shop Hosts Doctor Who Day With Prizes and Giveaways

Do you know your Cybermen from your Sycorax? Or your Sontarans from your Silurians?

...then test your knowledge as part of the ABC Shop Doctor Who day on Saturday 16th August.

All ABC Shops invite their customers to join them in store to celebrate the new series of Doctor Who and the introduction of the new Doctor - Peter Capaldi.

Throughout the afternoon, there will be prizes for the best Doctor Who themed costume, a trivia competition to test the knowledge of fans and, of course, plenty of Doctor Who product specials.

Any purchases in-store on the day will allow customers to enter to win a Doctor Who prize pack. First prize is a signed poster set and DVD box set signed by the Fifth Doctor with 10 runner up prize packs, which include a Dalek limited edition silver collectible coin and a TARDIS tumbling tower.

There are 51 ABC Shops around Australia - visit the Store Locator at shop.abc.net.au to find one closest to you.

The ABC Shop provides a wonderful variety of over 8000 products ranging from books, DVDs, audio, music, toys and clothing as well as licensed products including Doctor Who and triple j. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to assist customers with their queries and product selections. In addition to our shops, customers can visit our online site for their pick of thousands of products from a range of genres including fiction and biographies to cooking and children’s books.

All profits from the ABC shops are re-invested into the ABC to deliver quality programs for our community.

For more information please contact: Gail McWhinnie – Retail Promotions Manager, ABC Commercial Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]

ABC Retail: Winners of the Australian Retail Awards for Customer Satisfaction, 2014

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Join Andrew Mcfarlane For An Exclusive Reading Of Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures Of Little Nutbrown Hare In ABC Shop Penrith

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the iconic, globally recognised brand based on the Best Selling Children’s picture book Guess How Much I Love You, ABC personality Andrew McFarlane who voiced Big Nutbrown Hare in the animated TV series will read Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare exclusively in ABC Shop Penrith on Tuesday 2 September at 10.30am.

Aimed at preschoolers aged 3 – 5 years, Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare book has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. The TV adaption follows the adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare (Ky Baldwin, Australia's Got Talent) his father, Big Nutbrown Hare (Andrew McFarlane, Play School) and a father and son's efforts to measure how much they love each other. In these charming stories Big and Little Nutbrown Hare and friends play and laugh as they explore the wonders of nature in every season.

Other DVD and Digital Download releases available from the animated series Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare include: To the Moon and Back, Forever and a Day, Special Moments, Scents of Spring, More than all the Snowflakes and The End of The Rainbow.

Join Andrew McFarlane on Tuesday 2 September at 10.30am ABC SHOP PENRITH 150/585 High St, Penrith

Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nut Brown Hare, FATHER AND SON DVD is available instores and on Digital Download from 6 August. Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare book is available now.

For further information please contact Marguerite Barbara at ABC Video Entertainment & Distribution    

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ABC delicious. Produce Awards 2014 WINNERS REVEALED

Some of Australia’s most renowned chefs and food industry leaders joined the delicious. team at this annual ceremony. The awards are designed to celebrate the country’s most outstanding ingredients, inspiring small and sustainable producers, farmers’ markets, innovators, regional chefs and more.

delicious. editor Danielle Oppermann said: “Research shows that Australian home cooks are more and more interested in knowing where their food comes from. They want to support local growers and artisans and shop at farmers’ markets. The delicious. Produce Awards are uniquely positioned to shine a spotlight on the best of the best in these areas. We’re proud to be helping small producers succeed through bringing them to the attention of the restaurant industry and consumers.”

Now in their ninth year, the delicious. Produce Awards continue to highlight independent producers, thanks to the dedication of readers who nominate their local heroes, and the insight of our panel of national chef judges (pictured, from left: Christine Manfield, Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Guillaume Brahimi and Shannon Bennett) and industry experts.

delicious. Produce Awards patron Maggie Beer said: “Every year I am blown away by the produce presented for judging. When you see the quality and variety of ingredients we now have at our fingertips, it’s no surprise that Australia is home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world.”

Key trends on the Australian food scene were reflected on awards night, including the rediscovery of indigenous ingredients such as Best New Product/From the Earth winner Snowy River Station Sea Spray, and Outstanding Innovation winner Paroo Premium Kangaroo. The range and quality of dairy products continue to grow, including two-time From the Dairy winner Myrtleford Butter Factory for their crème fraiche. Grass-fed beef continues to be one of the country’s strongest offerings, as shown by this year’s From the Paddock winner Warialda Belted Galloways. And the Australian seafood industry again proved to be a standout for our judges, with Producer of the Year going to Coorong Wild Seafood for their Coorong Yellow-Eye Mullet. Dan Hunter took top honours as Outstanding Regional Chef in his first year at his new restaurant Brae in country Victoria, while the Barossa was named Oustanding Region for the new restaurants and wineries revitalising South Australia’s historic food and wine destination.

Awards guests gathered at Kitchen by Mike in Sydney to enjoy canapés based on winners’ and finalists’ produce, with Brown Brothers wines and Rocks Brewery beer. National judges and VIP guests stayed at the Shangri-La Sydney. For the full list of winners and judges, please see the following pages.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to interview our 2014 winners, national judges or past winners to learn more about how the awards have had an impact on their business, please contact: Kirrilly Sams, tel: [phone] email: [email protected]

ABC delicious. , Australia’s bestselling glossy monthly food magazine, congratulates all the winners of the Produce Awards 2014. The complete story and full list of winners and medallists will appear in the July issue of delicious. magazine, on sale Thursday July 17, 2014 and at deliciousproduceawards.com.au.

delicious. Produce Awards 2014 WINNERS:

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – PRESENTED BY Coorong Wild Seafood, SA “The super fresh, sweet flesh of the little-known fish yellow-eye mullet was such a delight on our table.” Maggie Beer

HALL OF FAME – PRESENTED BY Blackmore Wagyu Beef, Vic Holy Goat Cheese La Luna, Vic Mondo White Rocks Veal, WA “The Hall of Fame recognises the incredible achievement made in keeping these products at a consistently high level, while upholding standards of ethics and sustainability.” Lucy Allon

BEST NEW PRODUCT Snowy River Station, Sea Spray, Vic “All the judges love being part of the awards because we discover incredible new ingredients like this one.” Alla Wolf-Tasker

FROM THE PADDOCK Warialda Belted Galloways, Grass-fed Heritage Beef, Vic (Primary) “Their commitment to excellence and ethical production is obvious in the taste.” Christine Manfield San Jose Smallgoods, Wagyu Bresaola, SA (Artisan) “This product perfectly represents Australia and sums up our heritage – an Italian-cured Japanese beef that is a collaboration between small producers.” Shannon Bennett

FROM THE EARTH Snowy River Station, Sea Spray, Vic (Primary) “Ingenious harvesting of an indigenous product makes this such an interesting win.” Christine Manfield Daintree Vanilla & Spice, Ground Cinnamon, Qld (Artisan) “This cinnamon smells sweet, just the way cinnamon is supposed to.” Alla Wolf-Tasker

FROM THE DAIRY The Butter Factory Myrtleford, Creme Fraiche, Vic (Primary) “After taking out top honours for its butter last year, it’s great to see The Butter Factory Myrtleford back with another great product.” Alla Wolf-Tasker Pyengana Dairy Company, Tasty Cheddar (12+ months), Tas (Artisan) “We must support farmers who lead the industry. Pyengana have created a cheese with all the hallmarks of a classic cheddar.” Christine Manfield

FROM THE SEA Coorong Wild Seafood, Coorong Yellow-Eye Mullet, SA (Primary) “This is a wonderful success story of a family who have battled the elements of the waters of the Murray River.” Maggie Beer Brilliant Food, Smoked Kingfish, NSW (Artisan) “This product reflects both the qualities of an amazing fish and the artisan smokehouse techniques of the Brilliant team.” John Susman

OUTSTANDING INNOVATION – PRESENTED BY Paroo Premium Kangaroo, Macro Meats, SA “Ray and his team are giving us access to ethically harvested and consistently high-quality kangaroo.” Anthony Huckstep

OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET SAGE Farmers Market Moruya, NSW “Moruya has quickly become the region’s go-to market and its ideals and achievements are an inspiration.” Jane Adams

OUTSTANDING FOOD STORE Pino’s Dolce Vita Fine Foods & Cooking School, NSW “To walk into Pino’s is to embark on a journey into an impressive world of all things Italian.” Simon Marnie

OUTSTANDING REGION The Barossa, SA “While the settler traditions of smallgoods, pickles and breads are still treated with reverence, it’s the new breed of young Barossans who are shaping the region’s future.” Simon Wilkinson

OUTSTANDING REGIONAL CHEF Dan Hunter, Brae Restaurant, Vic “Dan’s food is unique and part of the equation is the produce he uses – its quality, its seasonality.” John Lethlean

ABC LOCAL RADIO COMMUNITY AWARD Mike and Gayle Quarmby, Outback Pride Project, SA “Mike and Gayle have worked so hard and there is much interest in their products. I’m so proud of their achievement.” Maggie Beer

MAGGIE BEER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN FOOD John Susman, Fishtales (SA) “John’s passion for championing Aussie seafood is only matched by his smarts at developing brands and marketing them.” Matt Preston

NATIONAL JUDGES Our national panel of chef judges decides all the produce-based awards.

• Maggie Beer (awards patron) • Shannon Bennett • Christine Manfield • Guillaume Brahimi • Matt Moran • Alla Wolf-Tasker

EXPERT PANEL Our expert panel advises the chef judges on benchmarks for Australian produce. • Colin Holt • Simon Johnson • John Susman

CRITICS’ PANEL Our Critics’ Panel decides the additional, non-produce-based award categories. • Jane Adams • Anthony Huckstep • John Lethlean • Lizzie Loel • Simon Marnie • Matt Preston • Necia Wilden • Simon Wilkinson

PROJECT MANAGER Lucy Allon

STATE JUDGES The following chefs taste nominee products from their state to put forward to national judging. • Mark McNamara, Food Luddite, SA • David Swain, Fino, SA • Jake Nicolson, Blackbird Bar & Grill, Qld • David Rayner, Thomas Corner Eatery, Qld • Ryan Squires, Esquire, Qld • Jake Drachenberg, Hay Shed Hill Margaret River, WA • Hadleigh Troy, Restaurant Amuse • Daniel Alps, Alps & Amici Foodstore and Kitchen, Tas • David Moyle, The Stackings at Peppermint Bay, Tas • Martin Boetz, The Cooks Co-Op, NSW • Alex Herbert, Bird, Cow, Fish, NSW • Dan Hunter, Brae, Vic • Paul Wilson, Mr Wilson, Vic

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ABC Shop Wins – Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award 2014

Roy Morgan Research collects customer satisfaction ratings from ongoing Single Source surveys in Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia. (Over 50,000 consumers and 22,000 business decision-makers annually, for example.) This data is used to determine the monthly and annual winners of the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Regina Hoekstra, Head of ABC Retail said ‘It is gratifying to know that our customers have recognised ABC Shop as a trusted brand providing a holistic customer experience, where the acronym ABC in our vision for our team literally stands for Always Be Customer–focused. Since taking on my role as Head of ABC Retail, we identified a need to refocus our customer proposition – our customers are not only those highly engaged with the ABC TV or Radio, but ABC Shop represents for the majority the only tangible touch point for ABC audiences’.

‘Celebrating 40 years of Retail this year, ABC Shop is a unique proposition globally; the ABC is the only public broadcaster in the world to have a retail Omni-channel network, and as a result our team have become the ambassadors or physical connection to the ABC, and have to respond as such’.

‘I am thrilled that for our customers we represent a positive and memorable retailing experience, and to have this recognised today by Roy Morgan and the ARA, I am very proud and appreciative of this Award’.

ABC Retail is extremely proud to win this auspicious award and would like to thank each of its staff in the 51 ABC Shops and our ABC Centres business partners around Australia.

For more information please contact:

Gail McWhinnie – Retail Promotions Manager, ABC Commercial Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]

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New Melbourne flagship ABC Shop opens to great acclaim at Emporium

An iconic retail presence situated on Level 3 of the centre, the ABC Shop Emporium is the flagship store in Victoria. The celebrations opened on a high note with a special performance by the uniquely talented singer and harpist, Alana Conway with formal speeches and a shop tour rounding off a wonderful night.

Robert Patterson, Director ABC Commercial said, “We are very pleased to open our newest ABC Shop in Melbourne’s premier retail precinct. We’ve had a presence in the city’s CBD for more than 30 years and this store builds on our reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative retail chains. We provide Australians with a unique experience of their ABC – giving the expert service that our audiences value and a vast array of quality products that celebrate the richness of the ABC’s content offering,’ he said.

Head ABC Retail, Regina Hoekstra, was also pleased to introduce the new ABC Shop to the heart of the Melbourne CBD. "The opening of the ABC Shop Emporium represents the latest in our shop design, and I am delighted to have ABC Shop join the Emporium community, offering a new era of experiential retailing in the Melbourne CBD,” she said.

The new ABC Shop fit-out provides customers with a state-of-the-art design, including the hard-to- miss large glass panels in iconic ABC Commercial brand colours, two reading areas, a Kids activity zone, live ABC news feed on the shop digital signage, an in-store kiosk connected to ABC Online; as well as over 8000 products. They range from books, audio, DVDs, music, toys and clothing as well as licensed products from Doctor Who and triple j. Customers can choose from the Top 10 selections of DVD, books, music and the new release products or browse the shelves for the latest Classic 100 CD or Rake DVD.

Your ABC Shop provides a wonderful variety of products related to programs seen and heard on ABC TV, ABC Radio, and Online. All our profits are re-invested into the ABC to deliver quality programs for our community.

The ABC Shop Emporium is now open and trading to the public. Details for the ABC Shop Emporium are:

ABC Shop Emporium Level 3 Emporium Melbourne Shopping Centre 269 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC Ph: 03 8609 8221

Opening Hours

Monday - 10.00am - 7.00pm

Tuesday - 10.00am - 7.00pm

Wednesday -10.00am - 7.00pm

Thursday - 10.00am - 9.00pm

Friday - 10.00am - 9.00pm

Saturday - 10.00am - 7.00pm

Sunday - 10.00am - 7.00pm

For more information please contact: Gail McWhinnie – Retail Marketing Manager, ABC Commercial Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]