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At the age of 16,
Andrew obtained his
first certificate in
broadcasting from
Petersham TAFE, and
he also began
training with
Australia’s foremost
teacher in
broadcasting, Mr.
Max Rowley.
By gaining work
experience in the
radio industry at
Australian
sport-radio station,
2KY, he hungered for
more. Having been to
numerous radio
stations and seeking
experience and
contact with
professional radio
DJ's, Andrew is
slowly working his
way up the radio
industry ladder with
a desire to become a
true professional
broadcaster.
His on-air career
began at Burwood
community radio
station, 2RDJ in
August 2003. He
joined 'The
Teen-Age', a current
affairs type program
written, produced
and presented by
youth, and aimed at
a youth audience.
While working at
2RDJ, Andrew began
to sit in with other
presenters, and
discovered new
genres of music and
learning new skills.
In December 2004,
Andrew was offered a
Sunday shift, from
1pm till 2.30pm, to
do an easy-listening
type show, titled
"Lazy Sunday".
Andrew accepted the
shift, and has
slowly altered the
show to a more
modern and upbeat
style of show. In
April 2005, the
original name, “Lazy
Sunday”, was changed
to “The Andrew Beale
Show" to reflect
current trends. The
music was changed
slightly to a more
modern day rock and
electronic sound,
but still with many
classic and
alternative songs.
June 5th, 2005 saw a
new era begin for
“The Andrew Beale
Show” when it became
a two hour show,
from 1pm ‘til 3pm.
This was a major
turning point for
the show, allowing
for a wider range of
music to be
included.
The major criterion
for the show is “if
it’s good – we’ll
play it”. You can
expect to hear
anything from Rock
to Blues with Indie,
Grunge, Electronica,
New Wave, Ska and
Pop and even a
little humour thrown
in for good measure!
Andrew gained even
more experience
throughout 2006.
Whilst completing a
certificate in
Digital Media,
Andrew was producing
at Radio 2SER for a
show titled The
Daily. He also
gained valuable
experience at SKY
News Australia in
September, 2006.
In June 2007, The
Andrew Beale Show
moved to a midday
slot to run until
2pm. The show now
has a heavy focus on
Independent
Australian music,
and alternative
classics from the
70's, 80's and
today.
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