Tracee Hutchison
Tracee Hutchison | |
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| Occupation(s) | Author, broadcaster |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Australian music broadcasting, writing on social justice and Indigenous affairs |
Tracee Hutchison is an Australian author and broadcaster active in both television and radio.
Career
In 1990, Hutchison created and hosted a series on 1980s Australian music for Triple J, which included conversations with artists like Nick Cave, Chrissy Amphlett, David McComb, Paul Kelly, and Jimmy Barnes. This project evolved into her initial publication, Your Name's on the Door – 10 Years of Australian Music (1992/ABC books). Her broadcasting journey commenced at Sydney's 2SER where she presented the Australian Independent Music Show.
She contributed as a talent producer and scriptwriter for the second and third seasons of RocKwiz on SBS TV, and took on the role of series producer for nomad (SBS TV), which notably identified Silverchair through a nationwide demo contest in 1994.
Hutchison has reported for The 7.30 Report, hosted the ABC2 music series DIG TV, and served as a substitute presenter on ABC's News Breakfast. In 1986, she was involved with ABC's magazine program Edge of the Wedge. Additionally, she has occasionally presented on ABC Radio Melbourne and ABC Radio Sydney. Her radio career originated at Melbourne’s community station 102.7fm 3RRR.
Between 2005 and 2009, she contributed a weekly opinion piece to the Saturday Age. She also developed and edited two fundraising cookbooks supporting the Mirabel Foundation: Rock Chefs for Mirabel (1992), which featured recipes from Australian musicians such as Tim Rogers, Tex Perkins, Deborah Conway, Archie Roach, and Ed Kuepper; and Laughing Stock – Comedy Chefs for Mirabel (2007), showcasing dishes from comedians including Eddie Perfect, Tim Minchin, and Dave Hughes.
Her writing extensively covers topics including social justice, environmental concerns, and Indigenous affairs. The Black Arm Band commissioned her to compose an essay on Aboriginal music history for their Hidden Republic production during the 2008 Melbourne International Arts Festival.
Writer
In 1995, Hutchison wrote and performed her first solo show titled I Forgive Catriona Rowntree at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.