FAQ

How can I listen to ABC Classic?

On FM radio: find your frequency here.

On DAB+ digital radio, online and via your mobile device: find more information and help here.

On TV channel 27: find out more here.

Where can I find the music listings?

Our Music section of the website includes information regarding Recently Played pieces and is searchable by date and time. If you are listening on ABC Listen or digital radio, you will find that information about what is currently playing will now appear on your device. If you want to source a particular piece of music to enjoy again, the music details provided can be used at your local music retailer or for an online search.

Are the music listings aligned with my local time zone?

The timings on the Recently Played listings align with either the AEDT / AEST live stream, which you can access via the ABC Classic website. The times associated with the listings will adjust to reflect the time zone settings on your computer. For example, if you are listening to a piece on the live stream from Sydney at 1pm AEST, the listings will display 10am if Perth is the default time zone setting on your computer.

If you’re listening to ABC Classic via FM or digital radio, you’ll need to take into account any time difference between your location and AEST (or AEDT in summer) when browsing the listings.

Where can I find the program schedule?

Our full schedule can be found here.

Please note: the times in our program schedule relate to the streamed audio which is at Australian Eastern Standard Time (or Daylight Saving time in summer). Your local broadcast times may differ when listening via FM or digital radio (DAB+) as we delay our programming in accordance with time zones. These local times are reflected on each program page.

You can find a printable version of the schedule here.

I want to find out more about a presenter I like…

Head to our People page, where you’ll find out about all the voices you know and love.

How do I find out what music is going to be played in the future?

Have a look at our Concert Schedule which has details of our upcoming concert broadcasts. You can also head to our Program Schedule and check out what programs are coming up through the day. Because we have moved our focus to providing accurate information about what is played at the time that it is played, we no longer offer our draft broadcast plan. If you are after specific information regarding what pieces will be played through the day, please stay listening as our presenters often talk about what is coming up!

Why are some of your concerts not available to listen to online?

Many of our concerts are available after broadcast as ‘listen again’ via our website. However, we are unable to make concerts from Europe available online due to licensing restrictions from the European Broadcasting Union. Due to copyright restrictions ABC Classic is unable to make concerts available via CD or download. You can find out more information about the latest releases from ABC Classics.

Are your shows available as podcasts?

New Waves and Classic Flow can be found in iTunes or wherever you access your podcasts.
All other programs are available for catch-up on our website.

Where can I get technical assistance?

If you have feedback, questions, or problems with reception and/or online streaming, please visit ABC Reception Advice.

How can I get in touch?

If you’re listening to a live broadcast, text our presenters on 0437 236 777 (Please note this is a text line only, phone calls are not operational).

If you’re a musician, you can also send us music to listen to, you can do so via our contact page.

If you have a general enquiry and haven’t been able to find the answer to your question above, or want to get in touch, you can do so via our contact page. We will endeavour to reply as soon as possible, but please note that we’re not able to respond in detail to all messages.

ABC Switchboard:

ABC National Switchboard: 139 994

(Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm AEST)

If you have a serious complaint about program standards, bias, inaccuracy, or a breach of the ABC Code of Practice please use the ABC Complaints area.
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