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Andrew Ford OAM is stepping away from presenting 'The Music Show' on ABC Radio National after 32 years.

triple j and Double J launched the 24-hour strike by throwing back to the past with an airing of N.W.A.'s 'Express Yourself'.

Melanie C, Matt Corby, Peach PRC, Marcia Hines, the Queen of New Year’s Eve herself, Casey Donovan, and others will perform at ABCNYE25.

“Thank you to Emily for her energy, dedication and passion for Australian music."

The two follow in Zan Rowe’s footsteps, who stepped down from presenting on ABC News Breakfast after ten years in December.

ABC has lined up programming featuring artists like Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, celebrations of Countdown, and more.

Elly-May Barnes, Tim Rogers, and Ella Hooper will collaborate to create bands consisting of musicians with disabilities, culminating in the bands playing at a massive Aus festival.

Graham "Asho" Ashton commented that with the new role, he feels "at exactly the right place at exactly the right time."