Ian MacRae from radio station 2SM interviews Jim Keays from The Masters Apprentices about his experience competing in the Battle of the Sounds, 1985. Courtesy: 2SM. NFSA title: 551381

Ian MacRae from radio station 2SM interviews Don Mudie from Axiom about his experience competing in the Battle of the Sounds

This clip is from an early variety/talent show hosted by Bert Newton. In this episode, the contestants perform in a barbecue setting with the other contestants looking on.

Australia's Amateur Hour was a pioneering radio talent show that became a pop-culture phenomenon.

Australia's Amateur Hour was a 1940s and 1950s radio talent show that Australians took to their hearts.