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The Long Play: The Role of The DJ
25.11.25
Aired on Tuesday 25th November 2025, 6:00PM
From disco halls in Sydney to suburban radio booths in Perth, DJs have done more than spin records — they’ve shaped how Australia listens, dances, and remembers. This week on The Long Play we’re exploring the role of the DJ — from the arrival of funk, soul, and disco in the mid-1970s to today’s online streams. How did DJs and radio presenters introduce new music to Australians hungry for fresh sounds? Our guest is DJ JÖN from the Vinyl Frontier.
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