Two veteran Sydney radio stars 'axed' from 2UE in network shakeup - after John Laws called time on career
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Two Sydney radio veterans have reportedly been axed from their popular shifts at 2UE, with one being moved out of the market entirely. The Daily Telegraph reported that Trevor Sinclair and Gareth McCray are being taken off their weekday timeslots. McCray, who helmed the 9am-2pm timeslot will now host weekend shows on the station.
Sinclair meanwhile, who previously helmed 2UE's breakfast show, is reportedly being moved out of Sydney altogether ACE Radio Network, who own 2UE, revealed. 'Trevor Sinclair will remain remain a part of the ACE Radio Network on 2UE's sister station in Melbourne (Easy Music 3MP) and our regional network,' ACE Radio Network CEO Mark Taylor told The Daily Telegraph.
When contacted by the Daily Telegraph, Sinclair appeared unaware of any changes. Two Sydney radio veterans, Trevor Sinclair (pictured) and Gareth McCray, have reportedly been axed from their popular shifts, with one being moved out of the market entirely.
'Roster has me back on-air on Monday,' he told the publication as he boarded a flight from Los Angeles. Aside from his 2UE role, Sinclair's voice is also heard on Radio Q - Qantas' in-flight radio station. McCray, meanwhile was awarded an Order Of Australia in 2015 for services to radio.
According to a statement released by the network, the changes are part of a larger change centred around the station's music format. 'From Monday, January 13th, 2UE will become Sydney's new home of Classic Hits, now playing even more great artists of the '60s, '70s and '80s', said a statement issued by the ACE Radio Network.