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The Music Show

Andrew Ford

Booking Overview

An interview-led music program covering musicians, composers, performers, recordings, influences, and musical traditions, with external guests ranging from established artists to sound and cultural practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch musicians with substantive releases or tours, composers, music educators, producers, and experts on musical heritage; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts notable industry figures but also features specialized professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 248

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 444.0k subscribers

Instagram: 69.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Andrew Ford - Australian composer, writer, broadcaster, and music educator who has presented The Music Show for more than three decades.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established musicians, composers, singers, songwriters, performers, music educators, producers, sound artists, and cultural practitioners with a substantial body of work, distinctive musical expertise, or a relevant release, performance, tour, or cultural project.
Required Achievements:  
Released or performed significant recorded work, Major tours, concerts, festivals, or orchestra performances, Longstanding contributions to a musical tradition or scene, Work with established ensembles, artists, or cultural institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Roslyn Oades - The Enormous Radio Installation And Reshaping Environmental Sounds Through A Room Of Vintage Radios.

Bob Scott - The Enormous Radio Sound Installation And The Transformation Of Natural-world Field Recordings.

Bryce Dessner - His Cello Concerto Trembling Earth, Musical Influences, New York’s Music Scene, And His Opera Work.

Bob Copper - Family Singing Traditions, English Folk Music, And The Musical Culture Of The Chalk Coast.

Benjamin Clementine - Songwriting, Poetic Influences, Musical Influences, And Resistance To Genre Categorization.

Recent Topics

Music, Music History, Classical Music, Songwriting, Folk Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Music Show
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Cellist Freya Schack-Arnott, and two foley artists on the thin line between sound effects and music

October 10, 2026

Cellist and composer Freya Schack-Arnott divides her time between classical and experimental music, exploring all of the possibilities of her instrument. Her latest project, Nornir - which premieres at the Melbourne Fringe Festival - is something different again: a mixture of movement and composition that breaks down the very idea of the cello.The line between foley (cinematic sound effects) and percussion can be a blurry one, and The Music Show loves a blurry line. Andy talks to foley artist...

Emma Ruth Rundle finds her people in These Killing Times

October 09, 2026

Emma Ruth Rundle describes herself as a guitarist - an instrument she's taken from metal bands to ambient minimalism. But it's her voice that's been front and centre on recent albums, alongside her writing, which has recently extended to a book of poetry. Her latest album, These Killing Times, is a return to full-band mode after the stripped-back and confessional Engine of Hell, and it's a culmination of everything she's done thus far.Randy Newman’s songs are surprising, poignant, sardonic an...

Sally Walker performs to an audience of one and Mixtape blends music and gameplay

October 02, 2026

In 2020, the only way of making concerts work was suddenly to have very small audiences, so the 1:1 series allowed Sally Walker to continue to perform and connect with listeners. Sally has kept the concerts going post-lockdown, and she tells Andy about the unusual places where she’s set up a stage, and why a concert for a single person has a unique power for both performer and audience.A coming of age story, featuring three teenagers on their last day together, the computer game Mixtape has b...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Music Show
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How do I get in touch with The Music Show?

The Music Show is hosted by Andrew Ford. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.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 The Music Show?

The publicly listed email for The Music Show: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does The Music Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Music Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Music Show?

The Music Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, composers, singers, songwriters, performers, music educators, producers, sound artists, and cultural practitioners with a substantial body of work, distinctive musical expertise, or a relevant release, performance, tour, or cultural project. Common among recent guests: Released or performed significant recorded work; Major tours, concerts, festivals, or orchestra performances; Longstanding contributions to a musical tradition or scene. Recent guests include Roslyn Oades, Bob Scott, and Bryce Dessner.

How hard is it to get booked on The Music Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Music Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Music History, Classical Music, Songwriting, and Folk Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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