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In Conversation

Simon Moore

Booking Overview

This weekly arts interview show explores the lives, careers, and creative perspectives of established figures across music, theatre, opera, and performance, typically featuring one distinguished external guest per episode. Suitable pitches include internationally recognized performers, conductors, composers, artistic leaders, and theatre executives with substantial credits or institutional influence; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are prominent, accomplished professionals often appearing in connection with major productions or events.

Metrics

Episodes: 266

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 154 subscribers

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

simon.moore@eltonward.com.au

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Host

Simon Moore - Presenter and interviewer for 2MBS Fine Music Sydney, hosting in-depth conversations with figures from the artistic and musical landscape.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established performers, conductors, composers, producers, and arts executives with internationally recognized careers, major institutional affiliations, notable productions, award recognition, or substantial influence in their field.
Required Achievements:  
International performances and collaborations, Leadership of major orchestras, theatre companies, or arts organizations, Award-winning stage, screen, or musical careers, Commissioned or premiered major artistic works, Distinguished recording, production, or touring careers

Recent Guest Discussions

Nathaniel Parker - Acting Craft, Stage Fright, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Career Development, And His Role As Professor Henry Higgins In My Fair Lady.

Sir Howard Panter - Theatre Production, Programming, Venue Ownership, Historic Theatre Restoration, Filmed Stage Productions, And The Enduring Appeal Of Live Performance.

Alexander Briger AO - Conducting, Building The Australian World Orchestra, Mentorship, International Musical Careers, And The Demands Of Performance Leadership.

Håkan Hardenberger - Trumpet Repertoire, Collaborations With Composers, Classical Music And Jazz Influences, Conducting, And A Career Spanning More Than Four Decades.

Arve Henriksen - Improvisation, Sound Collection, Collaboration, Scandinavian Musical Influences, Nature, And His Work With The Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Recent Topics

Classical Music, Theatre, Opera, Performing Arts, Jazz

Episodes

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Pieter Wispelwey: The inner dialogue

October 07, 2026

Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey has spent more than four decades building a career defined by curiosity, individuality and a refusal to regard any interpretation as finished. Equally at home on modern and period instruments, he has repeatedly returned to the great works of the cello repertoire, recording Bach’s Cello Suites three times and Benjamin Britten’s suites four times. In this conversation, Pieter reflects on why familiar music continues to change, the impossibility of an “ultimate” re...

Pekka Kuusisto: Genre optional

September 30, 2026

Pekka Kuusisto has never been especially interested in staying neatly within musical boundaries. The Finnish violinist, conductor and composer returns to Australia to guest direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Legends and Luminaries program, bringing with him the curiosity, spontaneity and collaborative spirit that have become hallmarks of his work. He reflects on the ACO’s influence on his own approach to directing, his enthusiasm for contemporary composers, and why he tries not to spen...

Simon Phillips: On the edge of our seats

September 23, 2026

Simon Phillips has spent more than four decades at the heart of Australian theatre, directing everything from Shakespeare and contemporary drama to blockbuster musicals and opera. In Sydney directing the Australian premiere of Steven Moffat’s The Unfriend for Sydney Theatre Company, Simon reflects on the precision required to make comedy work and how the audience’s laughter becomes another member of the cast.He also looks back on a career that has taken Priscilla, Queen of the Desert around t...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with In Conversation?

In Conversation is hosted by Simon Moore. Its publicly listed email is simon.moore@eltonward.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for In Conversation?

The publicly listed email for In Conversation: simon.moore@eltonward.com.au.

How many listeners does In Conversation have?

Podseeker estimates In Conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for In Conversation?

In Conversation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established performers, conductors, composers, producers, and arts executives with internationally recognized careers, major institutional affiliations, notable productions, award recognition, or substantial influence in their field. Common among recent guests: International performances and collaborations; Leadership of major orchestras, theatre companies, or arts organizations; Award-winning stage, screen, or musical careers. Recent guests include Nathaniel Parker, Sir Howard Panter, and Alexander Briger AO.

How hard is it to get booked on In Conversation?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does In Conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Classical Music, Theatre, Opera, Performing Arts, and Jazz. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

simon.moore@eltonward.com.au

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