They make your mornings, or, in many cases, ruin some state or federal politicians’ day, as they probe, and persist, to get answers or help you make sense of polly waffle.
They – 3AW’s Neil Mitchell and ABC’s Jon Faine – are the kings of Melbourne talkback radio, and have dominated Melbourne’s airwaves for nearly 20 years.
Last year was billed to be their first public appearance together at a Melbourne Press Club lunch. But Mitchell fell ill, and 3AW’s Justin Smith stepped in.
Mitchell and Faine will hold court in Southbank as part of a special Melbourne Press Club event on Thursday, June 12.
The two will each speak for 10 minutes, and there will be a Q&A session.
They are ready to tell it like it is – about the art of broadcasting, about how they hold politicians to account and about how they’re still punching above their weight in the age of social media.
Titans of Talk
Faine v Mitchell
When | Thursday, June 12, 12.15-2pm
Where | Crown Palladium, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Cost | Two-course lunch and drinks: $95 for members; $140 for non-members.
$30 for student sandwich lunch. Table of 10 $1300.
RSVP | Monday, June 9
Details and bookings: Call 9614 2779 of email bookings@melbournepressclub.com
