{"id":1957,"date":"2025-10-30T16:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T05:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T05:59:08","slug":"entertainment-heavyweight-smallzy-joins-arn-and-the-kiis-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/entertainment-heavyweight-smallzy-joins-arn-and-the-kiis-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Entertainment Heavyweight \u201cSmallzy\u201d Joins ARN and the KIIS Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ARN has announced that Kent \u201cSmallzy\u201d Small<\/strong>, one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable and influential entertainment broadcasters, has signed with ARN to launch a brand-new show across the KIIS Network in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smallzy is renowned for his unmatched access to the world\u2019s biggest stars and his unique ability to connect with audiences through music, celebrity, and pop culture. Over a career spanning more than 20 years, Smallzy has created one of the country\u2019s most successful radio brands, earning multiple Best Music & Entertainment Presenter awards at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards and praise from global artists including Ed Sheeran for consistently broadcasting \u201cat such a high level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting January, The Smallzy Show<\/em> will air in two national timeslots on the KIIS Network and on demand via the iHeart app. In 3\u20134pm early drive, Smallzy will kick off the afternoon with a fresh, fast-paced show, bringing the day\u2019s pop culture highlights to listeners. Featuring interviews with the world\u2019s biggest stars, trending global stories, and once-in-a-lifetime prizes, the new show promises to supercharge the school-run timeslot with music, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later in the evening from 7-9pm, Smallzy returns with a night edition that keeps audiences plugged into what\u2019s trending, from celebrity news and social media buzz to chart-topping and emerging artists. Listeners can expect unforgettable fan moments, high-profile interviews, and experiences money can\u2019t buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kent \u201cSmallzy\u201d Small<\/strong> said: \u201cI\u2019m excited the news is finally out\u2026 I\u2019ve made the switch to KIIS from 2026! It was a big YES when I heard the company\u2019s vision for the future and the part I get to play in it on the KIIS Network alongside Kyle & Jackie O. If the enthusiasm and support I\u2019ve received before even starting is anything to go by, I know the switch to KIIS is the best career decision I\u2019ve made. I can\u2019t wait to get back on air, meet the loyal KIIS listeners, and make plenty of new ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Joyce, ARN Chief Audience & Content Officer<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Smallzy to the KIIS Network. He brings the energy, celebrity access, and musical edge that will make both afternoons and evenings unmissable for audiences. Smallzy is the perfect talent to take these timeslots to the next level, delivering the mix of music, entertainment, and family-friendly fun that listeners and advertisers love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Smallzy Show<\/em> will launch on the KIIS Network nationally \u2013 KIIS 1065, KIIS 1011, KIIS 97.3, KIIS 102.3 and KIIS DAB+ Perth \u2013 in January 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ARN has announced that Kent \u201cSmallzy\u201d Small, one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable and influential entertainment broadcasters, has signed with ARN to launch a brand-new show across the KIIS Network in 2026. Smallzy is renowned for his unmatched access to the world\u2019s biggest stars and his unique ability to connect with audiences through music, celebrity, and pop … Continue reading “Entertainment Heavyweight \u201cSmallzy\u201d Joins ARN and the KIIS Network”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1957"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1957\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1958,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1957\/revisions\/1958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}