Mike Cass to head programming for Nova in Melbourne

Mike Cass has been appointed program director of Melbourne’s Nova 100 in a move from sister station Nova 937 in Perth.

He moves to the new job after delivering Nova 937 a ratings rise from 10.1% to 12.4% in today’s new survey.  

Cass joined DMG Radio in February this year after a lengthy career in UK radio.

Nova’s key talent in Melbourne includes the Hughesy & Kate breakfast show with dave Hughes and Kate Langbroek.

Cass said: “I’m excited about working with Hughesy and Kate and the talented on and off air teams at Nova in Melbourne. I am passionate about radio and am looking forward to building on Nova’s momentum to give listeners what they want.”

Paul Jackson, DMG’s group program director said, “I am delighted to have a programmer of such a high calibre working for Nova in Melbourne. He has extensive radio experience and will bring a renewed energy and focus to Nova 100.”

In today’s survey, Nova 100 has a 6.7% share in Melbourne.

Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes founded Mumbrella in 2008. He worked on Mumbrella until 2021. At various points he was editor, content director and editor-at-large. He returned to Mumbrella as Publisher in January 2025

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