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SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre.

SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre.

SUMMER SERIES
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre.

TRUE COLORS 40th ANNIVERSARY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s landmark album True Colors with a track-by-track listening party, uncovering the stories, collaborators, inspirations and emotions behind all ten songs. From chart hits like “True Colors” and “Change of Heart” to deeply personal album highlights including “Boy Blue”, we revisit the record that revealed the artist behind the pop icon.

D IS FOR DANNII
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the birthday of Australian pop royalty Dannii Minogue, with a non-stop disco featuring 18 of her biggest dancefloor classics. From her early chart hits through to her reign as a global club queen, the show showcased the music and enduring influence that has made Dannii one of Australia’s most successful and beloved pop exports.

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY 2 cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive back Beyond The Hit Factory for Part 2 — celebrating the brilliant SAW, Harding & Curnow and Pete Hammond productions that never made the charts but absolutely deserved to. From underground club favourites to overlooked 12‑inch mixes, we spotlight the deep cuts, abandoned projects and hidden gems that reveal just how far the Hit Factory sound reached.

THE ORIGINALS III
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we traced the hits you know back to the originals you’ve rarely heard — spotlighting cover versions that eclipsed their first incarnations on the charts. Across a journey from the 00s to the 70s, we uncovered the forgotten recordings, the reinventions that became definitive, and the stories behind how some songs found fame the second time around.

BREAKIN’… THE BEST OF
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we rewind to the breakdancing movie boom of the mid-1980s and celebrate the unforgettable music that powered the craze. From Beat Street and Breakdance to Electric Boogaloo and Body Rock, we explore the soundtrack hits, cult classics and hidden gems that leapt from the screen onto dancefloors around the world. Along the way, we revisit a unique moment when hip-hop, electro, freestyle and street culture collided with Hollywood. It’s a nostalgic journey through the films that inspired a generation to grab a piece of cardbo...

THE ONLY WAY IS YAZZ
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Yazz, from her breakthrough with Doctorin’ The House and the global smash The Only Way Is Up to her evolution through soul, and reggae. We explore how a former model and England volleyball player became one of the defining voices of the late-’80s house music explosion, helping bring dance music into the mainstream. Along the way, we uncover the fascinating story behind her biggest hit, a reimagining of an overlooked 1980 soul recording by Otis Clay that went on to e...

DISCO

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KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans.

KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans.

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts and remixes that didn’t always make the charts but absolutely shaped the sound. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s creative engine roaring behind the scenes.

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY cont.
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue our deep dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts, remixes and tracks that never made the charts. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s creative engine roaring behind the scenes.

MILEY BASS PERSUADES TRK X TRK LISTENING PARTY
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unravel Bass Persuades, the brand‑new Miley Cyrus LP, track‑by‑track. Across the hour, we dive into her bold new sonic world, unpacking the album’s darker club textures and standout collaborations. It’s an intimate celebration of her most adventurous record yet — with a few Miley classics added for good measure.

DISCO
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we lay down the foundations of disco with an hour of ’70s and early‑’80s floor‑fillers. From The O’Jays and Alicia Bridges to Chic, Thelma Houston and Andy Gibb, it’s a classic mix of anthems, deep cuts and dancefloor magic.

DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 2
In the final instalment of our Dave Lee Remixology special, we dive further into the aliases, remixes and productions that shaped his 35‑year legacy — from Joey Negro classics to Jakatta and Raven Maize gems. We trace the sound that bridged disco, soul, funk and house for generations of clubbers, celebrating a producer whose passion for disco never faded.

DIRTY ROGUE TRADERS DISCO
This episode of Turn The Beat Around celebrates 24 years of Rogue Traders with a club‑centric dive into their dancefloor‑shaping legacy — from early house roots to their electro‑house dominance of the ’00s. We spotlight James Ash’s creative vision, the group’s evolution across two decades, and the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Plus, we turn up the brand‑new single ‘Dirty Dirty Disco’ featuring Dannii Minogue.

D.I.S.C.O

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DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 1
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we trace the foundations of Dave Lee’s 35‑year legacy — from the early Joey Negro era to the disco‑rich productions that bridged soul, funk and house. We explore the aliases, club classics and remixes that defined his sound and cemented him as one of dance music’s most influential craftsmen.

MOONLIGHT SOUL

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LOVE DOLLY

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LOVE DOLLY cont.

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AFTERHOURS DISCO HOEDOWN

STYLIN’
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate one of the most distinctive dance genres born in 1980s America: Freestyle — an electronic, Latin‑infused, synth‑driven sound that emerged from the club scenes of New York, Philadelphia and Miami. The genre took shape in the early 1980s, blending post‑disco, electro and hip‑hop influences, with Shannon’s Let the Music Play (1983) widely considered the first true Freestyle record. Miami quickly became a major hub, developing a brighter, glossy production style that helped propel acts like Exposé into national chart success.

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STYLIN’ cont.

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TTBA 13th BIRTHDAY cont.

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TTBA 13th BIRTHDAY
TTBA first aired on JOY 94.9 back on Friday 5 July 2013, with Whitney Houston’s Love Will Save the Day opening that very first broadcast. In this episode we celebrate the show’s 13th anniversary — a month late, but with a proper celebration — with a 90‑minute joyride across 45 years of dance music. From Kylie, Madonna and the Pet Shop Boys to Grace Jones and Basement Jaxx, the anniversary mix stitched together disco foundations, club classics, queer anthems and modern floor‑fillers. Full Intention, Deborah Cox, Army of Lovers, Firefly, Alex Party, Brothers Macklovitch — all part of a set that celeb...

1986… JUST FOR KICKS – THE TTBA DELUXE EDITION
Forty years after 1986… Just For Kicks topped the Australian charts, TTBA rebuilds the iconic compilation from scratch. This episode features a full track‑by‑track replay, a brand‑new running order, and the six Megamix‑only tracks missing from the original LP. The definitive anniversary edition of a No. 1 classic.

1986… JUST FOR KICKS – THE TTBA DELUXE EDITION
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate forty years since the release of one the biggest compilation albums of the 1980s: 1986… Just For Kicks. Originally issued on 11 August 1986, the LP stormed the ARIA Albums Charts and spent a full month at No. 1, becoming the soundtrack of Spring ’86 across Australia.

To mark the anniversary, this episode presents a complete track‑by‑track replay — but with a twist. Instead of the original running order, we rebuild the album from the ground up, correcting the sequencing quirks that have bothered fans...

MADONNA vs. PETER RAUHOFER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we present the third instalment of our Peter Rauhofer / Club 69 trilogy — a special celebration of Madonna as she marks her 68th birthday. This hour dives into Rauhofer’s darker, tribal, underground remix style as he reimagined her catalogue from Ray of Light through to Hard Candy, transforming her late‑90s and 2000s hits into club‑floor epics. A tribute to two icons whose creative worlds collided in spectacular fashion.

ULTRA NATÉ (THE FEELING)

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DISCO MIXED TAPE

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DISCO MIXED TAPE

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Pnau AHHCade
This episode of Turn The Beat Around is dedicated to AHHCade, the brand‑new album from Pnau. Robbie guides you through the record track by track, unpacking the duo’s history and their ongoing reinvention of electronic pop. The show spotlights the global collaborators who shaped the album’s sound all bookended with a few Pnau classics.

FUNKY DRUMMER
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unpack the story behind one of the most influential recordings in modern music: James Brown’s Funky Drummer. Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, the track features Clyde Stubblefield’s legendary 20‑second improvised drum break — a groove that went on to be sampled in more than 2,000 songs across hip‑hop, pop, rock, dance, and electronic music.

Across two hours, we trace how this single drum loop became hip‑hop’s heartbeat, powering tracks by Public Enemy, LL Cool J, and De La Soul, before crossing into pop and rock v...

FUNKY DRUMMER cont. 
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue to unpack the story behind one of the most influential recordings in modern music: James Brown’s Funky Drummer. Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, the track features Clyde Stubblefield’s legendary 20‑second improvised drum break — a groove that went on to be sampled in more than 2,000 songs across hip‑hop, pop, rock, dance, and electronic music.

A DIVA, A PIANO, A HOUSE TRACK – Pt. 1
In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive into the golden age of 90s piano house — a decade when soaring vocals and bright piano riffs shaped the sound of the clubs. Across the hour, we revisit the anthems that lit up queer nightlife, the producers who pushed house music into the mainstream, and the stories behind classics like “Finally,” “Everybody Everybody,” and Lulu’s triumphant “Independence.” It’s a celebration of empowerment and the unmistakable sound of 90s piano house, delivered by the divas who brought the energy and sparkle.

A DIVA, A PIANO, A HOUSE TRACK – Pt. 2 
In the second part of our 90s piano‑house celebration, we continue our tribute to the divas who powered the genre — the women whose vocals, emotion and sheer presence turned bright piano riffs into dance‑floor anthems.

This episode moves into the more soulful, emotional side of the genre, revisiting Sabrina Johnston’s powerful “Peace (In the Valley),” Kylie Minogue’s shimmering “Where Is the Feeling,” Alison Limerick’s timeless classic “Where Love Lives,” and Juliet Roberts’ fierce “Caught in the Middle.” These are the tracks that carried the spirit of house music into th...