Zan Rowe facts for kids
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Zan Rowe
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Susanna Rowe
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| Other names | Zan |
| Occupation | Radio and television presenter |
| Employer | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Susanna "Zan" Rowe is a well-known Australian radio and television presenter. As of 2022, she works for the ABC. She is a host on the digital radio station Double J.
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Early Life and Education
Susanna Rowe grew up in the city of Melbourne, Australia. She later became known by her nickname, "Zan."
She studied at RMIT University. There, she focused on learning about radio and cinema.
Career Highlights
Radio and Podcasts
Zan Rowe started her radio journey in 1996 at a station called SRA FM. This station is now known as SYN Radio. She hosted a show called Run with the Hunted.
Later, from 2002 to 2004, she moved to 3RRR 102.7FM. On this station, she presented a show called Transit Lounge.
In 2005, Zan joined Triple J, a popular youth radio station. She started as the weekend lunch host. The next year, in 2006, she became the host of the Mornings show on Triple J. This show aired on weekdays.
On December 4, 2017, Zan announced she would be leaving Triple J. She moved to the digital radio network Double J. In 2018, she began hosting the Mornings show there.
Her show on Double J features a very popular segment and podcast called Take 5. In Take 5, Zan asks famous people to share five songs that mean a lot to them. Many well-known guests have been on the show. These include Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, and Peter Garrett.
Zan also started a podcast called Bang On with Myf Warhurst in March 2017. This podcast took a break in November 2024.
Television Shows
Zan Rowe has also had a successful career in television. In 2009, she helped present a special music show called Rage. This show was about the Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time.
From 2015 to 2016, Zan hosted The Critics for ABC iview. This program talked about movies and TV shows.
In 2017, she became a panel member for a new ABC TV show called Screen Time. This show reviewed different screen productions.
Also in 2017, Zan and Charlie Pickering started hosting the New Year's Eve countdown show for the ABC.
Zan presents a weekly music news part on the show News Breakfast. After ten years, she will leave this segment at the end of 2024.
She has hosted other programs on the ABC, including shows for Double J. She has also written articles for the ABC about the Australian music world. In 2020, Zan co-hosted a weekly music show called The Sound. In 2022, she was one of the hosts for the ABC's 90th birthday celebration. She hosted alongside Tony Armstrong and Craig Reucassel.
Zan now hosts Take 5 with Zan Rowe on television. This TV show is based on her popular radio segment and podcast. The first series started in September 2022. A second series began in October 2023, and a third in October 2024. Guests on the third series included Dannii Minogue, Bill Bailey, and Neil Finn.
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Zan Rowe in 2022
