ABC Perth unlocks their door on Saturday 11 November, giving you a chance to see inside and gain insight into how ABC produces Radio, TV and News. ABC Perth joins more than 100 other destinations for Open House weekend giving the public unprecedented access to view and experience outstanding architecture masterpieces and heritage buildings – all for free!
This year, ABC Perth have expanded the tour, allowing the public to get greater access to the news studio, Radio Master Control and the ABC Radio office and newsroom. So even if you’ve attended ABC Open House in previous years, you’ll get an even better peek inside our ‘home’.
ABC Perth Open House Day
Date: Saturday 11 November
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: 30 Fielder St, East Perth (corner of Royal St)
No bookings required. Guided tour.
Tours run for approximately 30-45 minutes.
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A few other features of our Open House:
Countdown to a great tour
ABC Perth houses the only original Countdown sign in Australia. Snap a photo of you in front of the Countdown lights and relive the much-loved music show.
Meet ABC Radio presenters
Some of you may wake up to them. Others drive home with them. Put a face to the voice and meet our ABC Radio presenters.
- Gillian O’Shaughnessy from Afternoons – 9:00am – 10:30am
- Geoff Hutchison from Mornings – 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Peter Bell from Breakfast – 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet ABC News presenters
The familiar faces that you watch every night will be conducting tours and will show the public the ins and outs of how they prepare for the news.
- Clint Thomas and Briana Shepherd – 9:00 – 12:00
- Pamela Medlen 12:00 – 2:00
- James McHale and Rebecca Dollery – 12:00 – 3:00
Your 30-seconds of fame
Ever aspired to become an ABC News anchor? Hear the tips from the pros and give it a go in front of our green screen interactive demonstration!
Saturday Breakfast with Sabrina Hahn
Arrive early and you can catch a glimpse of Saturday Breakfast Root’s and Shoots gardening segment with expert, Sabrina Hahn in the studio. You might even get the chance to ask your gardening question from the producer’s booth!
Bananas in Pyjamas
ABC celebrates the Bananas in Pyjamas 25th anniversary. To celebrate, we have kids tattoos and encourage you to have some fun with our Bananas in Pyjamas stands!