SBS language broadcasts added to iconic Sounds of Australia collection

Ten extraordinary audio recordings illustrating Australia’s cultural and political landscape have been added to the National Film & Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia collection. The 2024 additions include the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian to use recorded sound to document Aboriginal culture, hip hop, speeches, a theme tune, the launch of what is now SBS Audio, an advertising jingle for an iconic Australian beer, and the last known recording of a now-extinct species. In the latter half of this podcast, Davide Schiappapietra, the Head of Language Content for Audio and Language Content at SBS, reflects on the broadcaster's rich history, its pivotal role in promoting multiculturalism in Australia, and the evolution of its platforms since its establishment in 1975. He also discusses the transformative changes SBS has undergone over the past five decades and details the commemorative events planned to celebrate this remarkable achievement.