Brian ‘Spoonman’ Carlton leaves media industry in ‘a massive period of contraction’
Brian ‘Spoonman’ Carlton leaves industry
After 29 years, radio presenter and journalist Brian Carlton has decided to quit the media industry.
His announcement on Twitter today followed the news in October that Southern Cross Austereo would not be renewing Carlton’s contract with Triple M Sydney where he presented weekday news opinion under the name Spoonman since 2005. He has also been a regular contributor to Paul Murray’s PM Live on Sky News.
Carlton told Mumbrella today: “The media is in a massive period of contraction. There has to be more to life than year-by-year contracts. I’ve nothing more to professionally prove to myself; I’ve had number one shows in multiple cities in FM and my old 2UE show, going into the early ’90s, was also the number one rating show. It’s time to go off and utilise my skills somewhere.”
Carlton wouldn’t comment on his next professional move.
The comments follow a tweet earlier today from Carlton’s Twitter account: “After 29 years it’s goodbye to the media. I’m done. Thanks to those who gave me their unfailing support.”
The tweet was followed by accolades and condolences from his followers.
Prior to Triple M, Carlton was with 2GB hosting Sunday news and current affairs show Inside Story and executive producer of Chris Smith’s afternoon show.
Of Carlton’s departure from SCA, Jamie Angel, Triple M Sydney’s content director said in October: “Spoonman has been a strong contributor on the Triple M network for many years, however as part of regular line up adjustments, unfortunately his contract won’t be renewed in 2013.”
Sad news, I’ve always really liked him and his way of breaking things down.
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Bugger! Was sure he was going to pop up at 2UE as part of their changes.
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If he is to keep any street credibility he cannot now turn up at 2UE – or anywhere else!
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