rage (1987- )
RAGE is an all-night music video program that airs every weekend in Australia on ABC. For over 27 years Rage has been showcasing a diverse range of music videos from Aussie and international artists, making it the longest-running music television program still in production.
In that time Rage has entertained millions of viewers by breaking videos from independent and alternative acts through to the world's most adored artists.
The show plays some of the most buzzed-about and boundary-pushing videos going round, while guest programmers rifle through the extensive archives in search of their favourite music videos of all time. Some past guests include:
Cyndi Lauper, Animal Collective, Blondie, Ray Manzarek, Danny Brown, Alice Cooper, Misfits, Gang of Four, Vampire Weekend, Grimes, Andre 3000, Trent Reznor, Steve Albini, Tim & Eric, Bret Easton Ellis, Malcolm McLaren, Beastie Boys, Devonté Hynes, Courtney Love, M.I.A., Public Enemy, Neil Gaiman, Metallica, Hot Chip, The Breeders, Phoenix, Tame Impala and Sonic Youth.
Over the last two decades Rage has undoubtedly become a cultural icon within Australia. So much so that when the weekend hits, Aussies know it's time to RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!
