ABC Classic’s Megan Burslem – bringing the cool to classical music

4 June 2026 Canberra is the classical music capital of Australia. In a 2024 GfK survey ABC Classic had an 11.2% share of audience.

Voting now open for the ABC Classic 100: Greatest Of All Time

4 May 2026 ABC Classic marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 with voting now open for the annual tradition of the ABC Classic 100. Last year it...

ABC Classic celebrates 50 years in 2026

4 December 2025 Next year ABC Classic will celebrates 50 years of broadcasting with a year-long program of concerts, special broadcasts, new programs and initiatives. Award-winning pianist, and...

Beethoven again reigns atop the ABC Classic 100: Piano

9 June 2025 Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, The Emperor was voted Australia's favourite piano piece in the ABC Classic 100: Piano. This is the concerto's third triumph in...

Damien Beaumont leaves ABC Classic

23 September 2024 Damien Beaumont is leaving the ABC and his role as evening presenter on ABC Classic after 25 years with the broadcaster. He joined the ABC...

New programs, lineup and the 2024 ABC Classic 100 Countdown theme is ‘Feel Good’.

24 January 2024 ABC Classic & Jazz has some lineup changes and new programs for 2024 with the annual Classic 100 Countdown theme this year ‘Feel Good’. Dr Megan...

ABC’s Classic 100 instruments to be brought to life with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

22 May 2023 There is still time to vote for your favourite instrument in the ABC’s Classic 100, with this year’s countdown also featuring a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...