Damien Beaumont

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Damien Beaumont
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, musician
Known for ABC Classic FM broadcaster

Damien Beaumont is a broadcaster and musician. He is most notable for his work as a broadcaster on Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio station ABC Classic FM.

Career

Beaumont graduated from the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide, where he studied music. [1] He continued his training as an operatic baritone in England, returned to Australia in 1999 to join the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. [2]

Beaumont now works as a presenter at ABC Classic FM where he presents "Evenings". [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Damien Beaumont". Classic FM. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  2. "Damien Beaumont -". Renaissance Tours. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. "Damien Beaumont | radioinfo". www.radioinfo.com.au. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  4. "Evenings". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 18 February 2018.