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Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Australian radio industry legend dead, aged 58
Australian radio presenter Paris Pompor has died, aged 58. The beloved star was known for his influential role at Sydney's 2SER. Pompor had long worked the airwaves at the not-for-profit station, where he hosted the music program Jumping The Gap from 2007 - 2022. No cause of death has been publicly released. Pompor was known as a talented and vibrant DJ on the Sydney radio scene. As co-host of the Groovescooter show, he celebrated the arts and music culture in the city, and indeed nationwide. 2SER played a tribute to Pompor on Friday night and featured a retrospective of his work at the radio station. Australian radio star Paris Pompor has died aged 58, sparking tributes for the industry legend. Credit: Facebook Following news of his death on Wednesday, a number of people posted tributes to Pompor on social media. 'Totally stunned and very sad to be hearing the news that Paris Pompor has passed away. 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,' Stuart Couple wrote on Facebook. 'Watching him dancing around the studio whilst presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Eastside radio 89.7FM, said he had made an 'indelible' mark in Sydney: 'Paris shaped so much of Sydney music and influenced the city's arts and culture like no other. 'His love of music documentaries started a movement of film screenings at the Golden Age Cinema that can best be described as all sold out! 'The curation of underground independent films mixed with classic revivals like Stop Making Sense were enjoyed by everyone who attended and deserve to keep going by the next generation.' Former Newsreader Geoff Mark Field added his own tribute 'My sincere condolences to family and friends of Paris Pompor who has died aged 58,' Field wrote. 'I remember the way he would always have something positive to say to my journalism students when I was at 2SerFM. 'Paris was a beautiful man who always went out of his way to be kind.' The Queen Screen account for Mardi Gras also posted a tender farewell. 'Incredibly saddened to hear the news of Paris Pompor's passing. 'He was a great friend to Queer Screen who volunteered at many of our events and Groovescooter was a community partner on so many films that focussed on music and soul over the years. 'Sending love to his family, friends and community. It's a great loss to the arts, music and culture scene in Australia.' Pompor is survived by his long-time partner Georgie Zuzak.
Sky News AU
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Media personalities pay tribute to Australian radio star Paris Pompor after death aged 58
Australian radio star Paris Pompor is being remembered for his contributions to the music and arts industry as tributes flow for the popular broadcaster who died earlier this week. Pompor is remembered as a talented radio personality and DJ, celebrated for his contributions to Sydney's music and arts scene. He was especially known for his role on Sydney's non for profit station 2SER, hosting music program Jumping The Gap for 15 years until departing in 2022. He also co-founded Groovescooter, an independent record label, production house, and film music licensing service based in Sydney. News broke of Pompor's death earlier this week, with no official cause revealed. 2SER took to social media to share the news, sparking an outpouring of tributes. The station wrote: "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.' 'Beyond the radio studio Paris, along with lifelong best friend Georgie (Zuzak) 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.' The station played a four-hour tribute to the radio star on Friday, featuring highlights of his career. Australian music journalist Stuart Coupe said he was 'totally stunned' to hear about the news of 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 said. 'Watching him dancing around the studio whilst presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Former newsreader Geoff Mark Field expressed his 'sincere condolences' to Pompor's loved ones. 'I remember the way he would always have something positive to say to my journalism students when I was at 2SERFM,' he said. Eastside Radio 89.7FM said Pompor had 'shaped so much of Sydney music' and 'influenced the city's arts and culture like no other'. 'His love of music documentaries started a movement of film screenings at the Golden Age Cinema that can best be described as all sold out!', the station wrote. Cyclone Wehner, a Melbourne music journalist, described his shock and sorrow at the news as he praised Pompor's achievements. 'He was not only a DJ, promoter, cultivator + co-founder of Groovescooter in Eora/Syd, but also a dedicated music journalist,' Wehner wrote. 'I hope that his legacy as an underground catalyst is remembered + cherished,' he added.
West Australian
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Australian radio star Paris Pompor dies aged 58, sparking tributes for the industry legend
Australian radio presenter Paris Pompor has died, aged 58. The beloved star was known for his influential role at Sydney 's 2SER. Pompor had long worked the airwaves at the not-for-profit station, where he hosted the music program Jumping The Gap from 2007 - 2022. No cause of death has been publicly released. Pompor was known as a talented and vibrant DJ on the Sydney radio scene. As co-host of the Groovescooter show, he celebrated the arts and music culture in the city, and indeed nationwide. 2SER played a tribute to Pompor on Friday night and featured a retrospective of his work at the radio station. Following news of his death on Wednesday, a number of people posted tributes to Pompor on social media . 'Totally stunned and very sad to be hearing the news that Paris Pompor has passed away. 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,' Stuart Couple wrote on Facebook. 'Watching him dancing around the studio whilst presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Eastside radio 89.7FM, said he had made an 'indelible' mark in Sydney: 'Paris shaped so much of Sydney music and influenced the city's arts and culture like no other. 'His love of music documentaries started a movement of film screenings at the Golden Age Cinema that can best be described as all sold out! 'The curation of underground independent films mixed with classic revivals like Stop Making Sense were enjoyed by everyone who attended and deserve to keep going by the next generation.' Former Newsreader Geoff Mark Field added his own tribute 'My sincere condolences to family and friends of Paris Pompor who has died aged 58,' Field wrote. 'I remember the way he would always have something positive to say to my journalism students when I was at 2SerFM. 'Paris was a beautiful man who always went out of his way to be kind.' The Queen Screen account for Mardi Gras also posted a tender farewell. 'Incredibly saddened to hear the news of Paris Pompor's passing. 'He was a great friend to Queer Screen who volunteered at many of our events and Groovescooter was a community partner on so many films that focussed on music and soul over the years. 'Sending love to his family, friends and community. It's a great loss to the arts, music and culture scene in Australia.' Pompor is survived by his long-time partner Georgie Zuzak.
News.com.au
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Vale Paris Pompor: Local radio legend dies aged 58
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.'
7NEWS
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Australian radio star Paris Pompor dies aged 58, sparking tributes for the industry legend
Australian radio presenter Paris Pompor has died, aged 58. The beloved star was known for his influential role at Sydney 's 2SER. Pompor had long worked the airwaves at the not-for-profit station, where he hosted the music program Jumping The Gap from 2007 - 2022. No cause of death has been publicly released. Pompor was known as a talented and vibrant DJ on the Sydney radio scene. As co-host of the Groovescooter show, he celebrated the arts and music culture in the city, and indeed nationwide. 2SER played a tribute to Pompor on Friday night and featured a retrospective of his work at the radio station. Following news of his death on Wednesday, a number of people posted tributes to Pompor on social media. 'Totally stunned and very sad to be hearing the news that Paris Pompor has passed away. 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,' Stuart Couple wrote on Facebook. 'Watching him dancing around the studio whilst presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Eastside radio 89.7FM, said he had made an 'indelible' mark in Sydney: 'Paris shaped so much of Sydney music and influenced the city's arts and culture like no other. 'His love of music documentaries started a movement of film screenings at the Golden Age Cinema that can best be described as all sold out! 'The curation of underground independent films mixed with classic revivals like Stop Making Sense were enjoyed by everyone who attended and deserve to keep going by the next generation.' Former Newsreader Geoff Mark Field added his own tribute 'My sincere condolences to family and friends of Paris Pompor who has died aged 58,' Field wrote. 'I remember the way he would always have something positive to say to my journalism students when I was at 2SerFM. 'Paris was a beautiful man who always went out of his way to be kind.' The Queen Screen account for Mardi Gras also posted a tender farewell. 'Incredibly saddened to hear the news of Paris Pompor's passing. 'He was a great friend to Queer Screen who volunteered at many of our events and Groovescooter was a community partner on so many films that focussed on music and soul over the years. 'Sending love to his family, friends and community. It's a great loss to the arts, music and culture scene in Australia.' Pompor is survived by his long-time partner Georgie Zuzak.
