ABC appoints new head of music
The ABC has appointed a new head of music in the ABC Audio team.
Leading audio executive Emily Copeland has been appointed in the newly-created role, where she will lead and manage the music strategy across triple j, Double J, triple j Unearthed, ABC Country, ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.
Of her appointment, Emily said: “It’s an honour to have the opportunity to work with such iconic Australian music brands.
“The ABC’s music brands and platforms are world class and I’m excited to work with the team to continue to build on their incredible legacy and help lead these brands into the future.”
Copeland was most recently the Director of Audience Innovation & Music Partnerships at ARN, leading partnerships with the Australian music industry and overseeing projects focussed on audience growth and brand innovation. She has also led partnerships for Foxtel’s music television channels and served as Vice President of the Board of FBi Radio.
ABC Head of Audio Ben Latimer said Copeland “brings an exceptional range of skills and experience to the role and her understanding and appreciation of Australian music across genres is phenomenal.
“Emily will play a pivotal role in bringing a focus back to the ABC as the home of Australian music.”
Emily will start in the role on Monday, May 6.
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This is just like the ABC and should not be taken as any reflection on the appointment of Ms Copeland, but one person to cover the whole sweep of network audio. Really? It will be a massive, impossible and thankless task.
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A fantastic hire.
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