Vale Paris Pompor: Local radio legend dies aged 58

News.com.au

10-05-2025

Legendary Australian radio presenter Paris Pompor has died on his 58th birthday.
Mr Pompor was a prominent voice in the Sydney music, DJ and arts scene and known for being the long-time presenter of the Jumping the Gap program, between 2007- 20022.
The Canberra-raised DJ also co-founded Groovescooter, which started out locally before growing into a national voice for the arts, music and film scenes.
His cause of death has yet to be released.
The news of Pompor's passing was shared by 2SER on social media, which saw tributes flow in from fans and colleagues alike.
2SER played a tribute to Mr Pompor on Friday night, using its airwaves to showcase some of the former presenter's best work.
'Paris was a brilliant DJ, producer and radio presenter, whose incredible taste was only outshone by his obvious love of music, deep knowledge, incisive wit and infectious sense of humour,' 2SER said in a statement.
'Beyond the radio studio Paris, along with lifelong best friend Georgie ran the Groovescooter label, releasing records, distributing films, hosting in-conversations and so much more, and being an essential part of the cultural fabric of this city over the last 30 years.'
Australian music industry writer Stuart Coupe said he was stunned and saddened by Mr Pompor's death.
'A complete and total music fan, a beautiful human and always a joy to run into around the traps or at 2SER over the years,' he wrote on Facebook.
'Watching him dancing around the studio while presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.'
Sydney's Eastside Radio 89.7FM also paid tribute to Mr Pompor, saying his influence across community radio left its mark.
'For two decades as the co-host of the Groovescooter show, he left an indelible mark on Eastside Radio and was the recipient of our highest volunteer award.'