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Key moments and achievements from Brian Wilshire's life.
Brian was born
· Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Career Beginning
Brian Wilshire began his radio broadcasting career in November 1969 at radio station 2NZ in Inverell, New South Wales. Born in Strathfield on March 30, 1944, this early experience in regional radio laid the foundation for what would become one of the longest and most successful careers in Australian broadcasting.
Career Beginning
Brian Wilshire began his radio broadcasting career in November 1969 at radio station 2NZ in Inverell, New South Wales. Born in Strathfield on March 30, 1944, this early experience in regional radio laid the foundation for what would become one of the longest and most successful careers in Australian broadcasting.
Career Milestone
In 1979, Wilshire joined 2GB, one of Sydney's most prominent radio stations, hosting the Weeknights program. This move to one of Australia's most listened-to stations marked the beginning of a 36-year association during which he would dominate the ratings.
Career Milestone
In 1979, Wilshire joined 2GB, one of Sydney's most prominent radio stations, hosting the Weeknights program. This move to one of Australia's most listened-to stations marked the beginning of a 36-year association during which he would dominate the ratings.
Broadcasting Innovation
In 1981, Wilshire created and pioneered the "Midnight Matchmaker" program on 2GB, a groundbreaking late-night format that ran for nine years. The show connected lonely hearts through the airwaves and became a beloved feature of Australian late-night radio.
Broadcasting Innovation
In 1981, Wilshire created and pioneered the "Midnight Matchmaker" program on 2GB, a groundbreaking late-night format that ran for nine years. The show connected lonely hearts through the airwaves and became a beloved feature of Australian late-night radio.
Published Work
Wilshire's book "The Fine Print" became Australia's best-selling book of 1992. Beyond broadcasting, he had many interests including writing, snow skiing, car racing, and playing drums in the bands Stringybark and Koala Soup.
Published Work
Wilshire's book "The Fine Print" became Australia's best-selling book of 1992. Beyond broadcasting, he had many interests including writing, snow skiing, car racing, and playing drums in the bands Stringybark and Koala Soup.
Racing Achievement
In 1993, Wilshire won his class at the prestigious Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race, one of Australia's most famous motorsport events. This achievement demonstrated his remarkable versatility as a broadcaster, author, musician, and competitive racing driver.
Racing Achievement
In 1993, Wilshire won his class at the prestigious Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race, one of Australia's most famous motorsport events. This achievement demonstrated his remarkable versatility as a broadcaster, author, musician, and competitive racing driver.
Career Record
Over 36 years at 2GB hosting the Australia Overnight program (midnight to 3:30 AM), Wilshire won almost every audience survey. His distinctive voice and engaging style made him a revered figure in Australian radio, broadcasting until December 11, 2015.
Career Record
Over 36 years at 2GB hosting the Australia Overnight program (midnight to 3:30 AM), Wilshire won almost every audience survey. His distinctive voice and engaging style made him a revered figure in Australian radio, broadcasting until December 11, 2015.
Brian Wilshire passed away
