The '70s and '80s had Countdown, the '90s had Recovery – and a new generation of ABC viewers will have The Set.
As the ABC’s higher-ups battle with the spectacular fallout over former managing director Michelle Guthrie's sacking on Monday, the public broadcaster has casually announced some less divisive news: a new live music TV show.
Hosted by Triple J's Linda Marigliano and Dylan Alcott, the late-night show will tape in the backyard of a sharehouse, and feature live performances from leading Aussie musicians and indie artists.
Linda Marigliano and Dylan Alcott on the set of The Set.
Bands and artists including Angus and Julia Stone, Vera Blue, Ball Park Music and The Presets have been announced as episode headliners, who will curate lineups featuring the likes of Baker Boy, Mallrat and Angie McMahon.
"We've been keeping The Set a secret for a while now and are pumped to finally share this news with you. A new live music TV show is going to be a great thing for Australian music," the show's hosts said in a press release.
Rumours of ABC rebooting '90s favourite Recovery were reignited last month, when local bands Bad Dreems and The Preatures threw their weight behind a simmering public campaign of sorts.
Former host Jane Gazzo even took to Twitter to pressure Aunty to have "the guts to at least agree to a one-off spesh!". The public broadcaster, however, was quick to quash the enthusiasm.
In Thursday's press release, the ABC said The Set will continue the "much-loved live music tradition" of shows like Countdown and Recovery.
"There's a real energy inside the ABC about this show," ABC's Head of Music and Creative Development Chris Scaddan said.
"The Set will be something for a new generation of music lovers to call their own."
Recovery co-host Jane Gazzo in 1998.
The series is set to begin on ABC and iView on October 31 at 9.30pm, ahead of Ausmusic Month in November.
Those who prefer their live music TV with the requisite bowl of Frosties can tune into longer 60-minute episodes – with "general hijinx added to the mix" – on Saturdays at 10am from November 3.
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