Sweet are on the road in Australia for their Final Blitz Tour, and in this episode, surviving member Andy Scott chats about his life in Sweet. From the early days of hits like Wig Wam Bam through to Love is Like Oxygen, it is an amazing success story. Andy tells the story behind iconic Sweet moments like recording the intro to the classic Ballroom Blitz and getting Fox on the Run right, the second time. As the surviving member of the classic line up, Andy also shares memories of Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest.      

The episode finishes with a quick catch up with Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) as he gets ready to hit the road with his By Request tour.   

Sweet The Final Blitz Australian Tour details  https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-uk-2026/

Diesel By Request    https://www.dieselmusic.com.au/shows

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Coming Next  Ep 42 Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl takes us through their new album. 

Sweet are on the road in Australia for their Final Blitz Tour, and in this episode, surviving member Andy Scott chats about his life in Sweet. From the early days of hits like Wig Wam Bam through to Love is Like Oxygen, it is an amazing success story. Andy tells the story behind iconic Sweet moments like recording the intro to the classic Ballroom Blitz and getting Fox on the Run right, the second time. As the surviving member of the classic line up, Andy also shares memories of Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The episode finishes with a quick catch up with Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) as he gets ready to hit the road with his By Request tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Sweet The Final Blitz Australian Tour details&nbsp; <a href="https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-uk-2026/">https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-uk-2026/</a>
Diesel By Request &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.dieselmusic.com.au/shows">https://www.dieselmusic.com.au/shows</a>
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&copy; 2026
Coming Next&nbsp; Ep 42 Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl takes us through their new album.&nbsp;

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience. 

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience.

The H Files with Kevin Hillier

The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 41 Andy Scott of Sweet and Diesel. 

It's a killer episode with the always enchanting and engaging Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl buzzing about the release of Waiting for the Day: Artists Sessions - a reimagining of their 1998 debut album and their national tour. 

Tania and James (Roche) are joined by Guy Sebastian, Ella Hooper, Tommy Emmanuel, Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem and many more, with new versions of their songs including the classic Buses and Trains. 

And the hits keep coming as Kev chats to Justin Currie - singer and songwriter with del Amitri who are touring here in 2027, playing all the hits that pumped out of the radio in the nineties. Nothing Ever Happens, Kiss This Thing Goodbye and Roll to Me are just three that still pop up today and rightly so.      

  Bachelor Girl's album and tour dates  https://bachelorgirl.com/

  del Amitri Past to Present Tour 2027  https://www.delamitri.info/

 

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Coming Soon -  Phil Jamieson, John Ford Coley, Don Walker and Richard Burgman of The Sunnyboys.   

It's a killer episode with the always enchanting and engaging Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl buzzing about the release of Waiting for the Day: Artists Sessions - a reimagining of their 1998 debut album and their national tour.&nbsp;
Tania and James (Roche) are joined by Guy Sebastian, Ella Hooper, Tommy Emmanuel, Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem and many more, with new versions of their songs including the classic Buses and Trains.&nbsp;
And the hits keep coming as Kev chats to Justin Currie - singer and songwriter with del Amitri who are touring here in 2027, playing all the hits that pumped out of the radio in the nineties. Nothing Ever Happens, Kiss This Thing Goodbye and Roll to Me are just three that still pop up today and rightly so.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp; Bachelor Girl's album and tour dates &nbsp;<a href="https://bachelorgirl.com/">https://bachelorgirl.com/</a>
&nbsp; del Amitri Past to Present Tour 2027 &nbsp;<a href="https://www.delamitri.info/">https://www.delamitri.info/</a>
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Coming Soon -&nbsp;&nbsp;Phil Jamieson, John Ford Coley, Don Walker and Richard Burgman of The Sunnyboys.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 42 Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl) & Justin Currie (del Amitri)  

Mark Holden has done it all (and then some) during his decades in the entertainment business. Be it as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer, barrister, heartthrob or unofficial ambassador for carnations, Mark left no stone unturned from day one.

As he releases a new album of songs - 'Now and Then and Shirley MacLaine' - with a newly crafted singing voice, Mark reflects on some of his most memorable moments and the passion and joy that keeps his creative juices flowing. 

From lining up to appear on the Ernie Sigley Adelaide Tonight Show to writing hits for The Temptations or with Vanessa Amorosi, Mark has always been totally committed.

Bringing his new music and some of his old material back via the streaming platforms is his latest venture. 

You can check out what Mark is up to here:

Facebookfacebook.com/theholdenbrotherstravellingcircus

Instagraminstagram.com/holdenbrotherstc

Twittertwitter.com/holdenbrostc

www.youtube.com/@Dreamcarnation2  

 

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For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Mark Holden has done it all (and then some) during his decades in the entertainment business. Be it as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer, barrister, heartthrob or unofficial ambassador for carnations, Mark left no stone unturned from day one.
As he releases a new album of songs - 'Now and Then and Shirley MacLaine' - with a newly crafted singing voice, Mark reflects on some of his most memorable moments and the passion and joy that keeps his creative juices flowing.&nbsp;
From lining up to appear on the Ernie Sigley Adelaide Tonight Show to writing hits for The Temptations or with Vanessa Amorosi, Mark has always been totally committed.
Bringing his new music and some of his old material back via the streaming platforms is his latest venture.&nbsp;
You can check out what Mark is up to here:
Facebook<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2xXaHNrVnluNW12WEs2Ti05Zl9QcHxBR3JiS2FseVZzUWZ0OG1DVFE2R01aZkFqa0lfWW9QRUlmc3o5UTFfWTlNNW8wdjBnaUhPN0k5eDBXT1hOQmxkUGI2c1ZNQVBDR1NtWklva1pwUVN5TkctSldER1lsdEZaX0I3&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Ftheholdenbrotherstravellingcircus">facebook.com/theholdenbrotherstravellingcircus</a>
Instagram<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2d2YW5ZWk9fUFJvRUdtTENqYkd6WXxBR3JiS2FsUnhsVndXMDl0R3pxWk14RU5aSTNXTWluRDc5TXYxVVVGM194UFlBSmM2TkNVbTMzb1VNVnB0WmxXdVAyNHRObi1hZzh2WXVFWnJXU2pfekgtS3luZkFYTEVvLVBx&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fholdenbrotherstc">instagram.com/holdenbrotherstc</a>
Twitter<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU0ZtS0JTUFhxZnNVSXFwVzRiU2VIcHxBR3JiS2FrMmwwWVpnOE9BYmxTNUxXR3RrZWt6Q0tJdXhiREIwVG9jRlN2cU9VQWMxWi1ZWU1vMXlpZkdtYWNLWnI3ZkxkQjZsRzhYMDUwQngwdFJ4cHZCeS1KRXpucndaaHBj&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fholdenbrostc">twitter.com/holdenbrostc</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@Dreamcarnation2">www.youtube.com/@Dreamcarnation2</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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&copy; 2026

The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 40 Mark Holden  

Andrew Farriss is back with his second solo album The Prospector and his new country style is putting a smile on his face, as he tells Kevin in this chat about the new songs, his second live appearance at the hallowed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and some fond memories of his time in INXS. Andrew talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting for INXS and the Michael Hutchence he misses. The Prospector, some tour dates and more at www.andrewfarriss.com 

The other guest on this episode is Captain Sensible from The Damned as they are about to hit our shores for their Final Damnation 50th Anniversary Tour. The Captain shares his thoughts on many and varied topics including the tour, the setlist, the Sex Pistols, Taylor Swift, cover versions, his solo career and his name.    

THE DAMNEDAUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SEPTEMBER 2026 TOUR DATES

Tuesday 8th September AUCKLAND, Powerstation

Thursday 10th September SYDNEY, The Opera House

Friday 11th September BRISBANE, The Tivoli

Sunday 13th September MELBOURNE, The Forum

Tickets:

From:https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

© 2026

Andrew Farriss is back with his second solo album The Prospector and his new country style is putting a smile on his face, as he tells Kevin in this chat about the new songs, his second live appearance at the hallowed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and some fond memories of his time in INXS. Andrew talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting for INXS and the Michael Hutchence he misses. The Prospector, some tour dates and more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.andrewfarriss.com">www.andrewfarriss.com</a>&nbsp;
The other guest on this episode is Captain Sensible from The Damned as they are about to hit our shores for their Final Damnation 50th Anniversary Tour. The Captain shares his thoughts on many and varied topics including the tour, the setlist, the Sex Pistols, Taylor Swift, cover versions, his solo career and his name.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
THE DAMNED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SEPTEMBER 2026 TOUR DATES
Tuesday 8th&nbsp;September AUCKLAND, Powerstation
Thursday 10th&nbsp;September SYDNEY, The Opera House
Friday 11th&nbsp;September BRISBANE, The Tivoli
Sunday 13th September MELBOURNE, The Forum
Tickets:
From: <a href="https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/">https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/</a>
Post-production by Chris Gates
For Howdy Partners Media
&copy; 2026

The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 41 Andy Scott of Sweet and Diesel.

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