Russell Torrance
Russell Torrance | |
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| Born | Manchester, England |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, radio producer, musician |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Presenter and music programmer at ABC Classic |
Russell Torrance is recognized as a broadcaster, radio producer, and musician, prominently associated with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Classic radio channel.
Career
After earning an honours degree in music from the University of Nottingham, Torrance contributed to the editorial team of the second edition of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He then dedicated close to eight years at London's Classic FM, where he worked as both a music and web producer.
In 2007, Torrance moved to Australia and took on roles teaching radio at the Central Institute of Technology in Perth. He also gained experience producing for ABC local radio and held positions as presenter and producer within commercial radio outlets such as Southern Cross Austereo and 96.5 Wave FM. His production skills earned him the Best Producer, Music and Entertainment (non-Metro) accolade at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards.
Presently, Torrance is engaged as a presenter and music programmer at ABC Classic.
Awards
- 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards - Best Producer, Music and Entertainment, non Metro - National commendation for excellence in commercial radio production.
Personal life
Torrance is married to Lauren and they have one child together. Additionally, he is the owner of a chihuahua named "Wolfy".