What's New
BY Sarah Patterson April 24, 2024
What's New October 28, 2022
Melbourne gets Ben, Liam & Belle for breakfast on Nova 100
Reporter
NOVA Entertainment has today announced that Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton – with their long-time producer Belle Jackson – will be Nova 100’s new breakfast show – Ben, Liam & Belle.
Ben & Liam built a loyal national following during their three years as hosts of Triple J’s breakfast show and, since joining Adelaide’s Nova 919 breakfast show in 2020, they have made a big impact both on-air and on social media.
Ben & Liam has consistently been the most listened to breakfast show in Adelaide.
Ben Latimer, Head of Programming for the Nova 96.9, Nova 919 and National Shows says “We knew that Ben & Liam were talented radio broadcasters and had great potential when they joined the Nova Network three years ago. They had built an incredible following during their time as Triple J’s national breakfast show before moving to Nova 919 in Adelaide, with their long-time producer Belle.”
“Over the past few years, proud Melburnian Belle has taken a more prominent role on-air and, combined with Ben & Liam’s chemistry, compelling stories and quick humour, the breakfast show has delivered outstanding results in a short time. We can’t wait to share their unique show with Melbourne listeners.”
Ben Harvey says “We are all so grateful for the opportunity to wake up with the people of Melbourne every day – we love the city and can’t wait to call it our home. Melbourne has Australia’s most competitive radio market and we are looking forward to proving ourselves against some of the biggest shows in the country.”
Liam Stapleton says “We’re so stoked to be dropping the ‘Producer’ part from Producer Belle’s title. She’s done the hard yards with us for the last five years and we can’t wait to have her on-air more. Belle moved from Melbourne to Sydney, to Adelaide and back to Melbourne for the show. We introduced her to our hometown and now she’s going to return the favour. We can’t wait for Melbourne to fall in love with her and put up with us!”
As well as hosting the Adelaide brekkie show, Ben and Liam have been heard around the country on Sunday mornings for over two years and in August 2021 Ben & Liam’s Lunchbreak was introduced in Sydney and Melbourne.
Belle Jackson says “I can’t wait to return to Melbourne after five long but incredible years away and, while coming back home is exciting, to be doing it on-air alongside Ben and Liam is a dream come true.”
“I have loved every minute of ‘looking after’ the boys as their producer. I can’t wait to step into this new role with them and teach them a thing or two about my hometown.”
Ben, Liam & Belle will continue to have a presence in Adelaide, hosting a local early breakfast show from 6am to 7am.
Nova 919’s new Adelaide breakfast show will be revealed shortly.
Such a great trio – congrats team! Melbourne’s lucky to have you!
Wowee, I’m stoked for these guys! LOVE that they added Belle to the lineup, she was such a big part of the show even in the Triple J days. Love the show mates and congratulations on your success, each of you have earned every little bit of it.
Nice one Nova these guys will be refreshing for Melbourne.
Who and Who?
I’ll stick with Community Radio
No B S and its community related with no HUGE ” ego’s
To Mick – Who and who.
Thank you for your insightful comments. Perhaps you should stick to community radio articles too. Speaking of HUGE egos, who gives a damn about what radio you listen to, just a thought. Oxymoron.
G’Day Mick,
Ben and Liam are literally from community radio station FRESH in Adelaide.
They appreciate your support.
Really happy to read this, encouraging for all of us trying to climb up the ladder of commercial radio success.
There guys have paid their dues so well done. Good on Nova.
Fantastic news they are great and congrats to Ben and Liam on winning the ACRA last night. Mental health is something we all need to be more aware of, so thanks for using your profile and supporting Mental health.
What?
Is this group going to broadcast in Melbourne in place of Chrissie Swan, Jonathan Brown & Sam Pang????
Nova need some good news like this. Looks like drive is in a mess.
Good one Nova. Reminds me of Merrick & Russo going from triple J to Nova 969 and also Hughesy & Kate who went from community radio to Nova 100. Both great breakfast success stories.
First under 40 show to come along in awhile aside from Mike E and Emma but that’s only on Digital. Most presenters are over 50 now in Melbourne. Good to see Nova on the front foot for a change.
MH
Good call, in fact they are all only in their mid twenties, so lets call it the first major metro fm show under 30….and they’ve been in the game together for 10 years….exceptional