Damien Beaumont

Damien Beaumont joined the ABC in 1999 after completing music studies in Australia and England. In September 2024, after 25 years behind the microphone, he announced his retirement from ABC Classic.

Over two and a half decades Damien presented virtually every program in the 24-hour radio schedule. His popular programs have seen the release of three CDs, including Damien reading some of Percy Grainger’s personal correspondence, to his music performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Damien presented many of the network’s direct broadcasts from the Sydney Opera House and other concert venues around Australia. He is in demand as a Master of Ceremonies, guest speaker and performing narrator, and has presented concerts and events on ABC TV.

Current Tours:

Nights at the Sydney Opera House  |  21 – 25 February 2025 (5 days)

Testimonials:

“Damien is a superb tour leader. He has a vast amount of knowledge which he shares with delight and passion.”
Maryanne M.  |  Sydney Opera Extravaganza, 2022

“Damien is an exceptional tour leader: he combines attention to detail, ready response to problems and care of the group with musical knowledge and a natural warm and affable personality. I found him such fun, which seemed to set the mood of the whole trip”
Marie D.  |  Music, Opera and Ballet in North America, 2019

“Absolutely 5 Star Tour leader! Wonderful people skills – patient and caring! So knowledgeable – Damien was a delight!”
Ali B.  |  To Russia with Love, 2019

“Outstanding in all respects. What a pleasure to have made Damien’s acquaintance – particularly as Damien has been a part of my household for so many years in his role as an announcer on ABC Classic FM.”
Marion P.  |  Easter at the Met, 2017