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First Woman Leads Triple J Music
4 Feb
Summary
- Claire Mooney is the first female music director in 50 years.
- She previously led music discovery at Unearthed.
- Her appointment follows a major Hottest 100 vote.
Claire Mooney has been appointed the new music director at triple j, marking a historic moment as the first woman to hold this position in the broadcaster's 50-year history. Her promotion places her as a significant figure in Australia's music landscape.
Mooney brings extensive experience, having joined triple j in 2017 and risen through various music production and programming roles. Most recently, she served as music director for Unearthed, where she focused on discovering and promoting emerging local artists.
"What a privilege it is to step into this new era of triple j as our first female music director," Mooney stated. She expressed her honor in continuing the legacy built by her mentors and highlighted triple j's unique role in celebrating music, art, and culture.
Her appointment follows triple j's first open job search for the role and comes shortly after the network's Hottest 100 countdown, which garnered over two million votes. Mooney's passion for breaking Australian talent was emphasized by Nick Findlay, triple j's manager of music programming.
