Richard Kingsmill
- January 11, 2024
- Australian Journalist
Quick Facts
Richard Kingsmill Biography
| Birthday | Jan 29 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
Richard Kingsmill is one of the most popular and richest Australian journalist who was born on January 29, 1964 in Australia. Richard Kingsmill, born 29 January 1964, is an Australian radio announcer and music journalist. He is currently the Group Music Director at triple j Unearthed and Double J as well as Radio Australia.
Kingsmill was featured in the Radiohead documentary Meeting People Is Easy (1998).
Sections of Kingsmill’s 1999 radio interview with the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith were used in the 2014 documentary of Elliot’s life, Heaven Adores You
In 2003, Kingsmill was promoted to the position of Music Director after the retirement of Arnold Frolows, who had been in the position since Double Jay’s inception in 1975. As a result, he cut back his on-air shifts and currently presents only the new music show on a Sunday night.
He has been hosting shows since then that provide an in-depth understanding of the current state and future of alternative music, both at a local as well as international level. The J-Files (1995-2003), and the Australian Music Show (1993-2003) were two examples of these shows.
Richard Kingsmill Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Australian journalist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Richard Kingsmill is one of the richest Australian Journalist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Kingsmill 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His career began in 1988 when he was a producer for the station’s presenters Tracee Hutchison, George Wayne and Tim Ritchie. Kingsmill and others were forced to reapply in 1990 by new management at triple j. Kingsmill was unable to regain his producer job, but was instead offered a position as a presenter.
He began hosting triple J’s New Releases in 1994. This show evolved into 1996 two years later. It is dedicated to the most recent music from all over the globe. The show’s name has been changed each year to reflect the current year. The readers of SPA (Street Press Australia), voted his 2010 show the Best Radio Show.
Kingsmill is the author of two books; triple j’s Internet Music Guide (co- written with Stuart Coupe in 1998) and The J-Files Compendium (2002). The latter is a collection of his many music interviews, songlists, quizzes and music trivia sourced from The J-Files.
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Facts & Trivia
Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Australian journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Richard Kingsmill celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.
How long has Richard Kingsmill been on Triple J?
After 14 years as the Music Director for triple j, Richard Kingsmill has stepped down to take on the new role of Group Music Director for the triple j group of music networks.
How old is Richard Kingsmill?
58 years (January 29, 1964)
Who is the boss of Triple J?
Hack EP Laura McAuliffe steps up as content boss of Triple J as Ollie Wards departs after ten years. Laura McAuliffe, the executive producer of Triple J’s Hack, will be stepping us as the acting content director for the radio station following the departure of Ollie Wards.
Who runs Triple J?
Programming
Language(s)| English
Format| Music current affairs youth culture
Ownership
Owner| Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Does triple j pay royalties?
If you are a member of APRA AMCOS you are entitled to royalties every time you are played on-air , whether it’s on triple j Unearthed, Double J or triple j.