Tributes are pouring in for a prominent Australian radio star who died this week aged 58, with the news sending shockwaves through the industry.

Australian radio star Paris Pompor is being remembered for his contributions to the music and arts industry as tributes flow for the popular broadcaster who died earlier this week.

Pompor is remembered as a talented radio personality and DJ, celebrated for his contributions to Sydney’s music and arts scene.

He was especially known for his role on Sydney’s non for profit station 2SER, hosting music program Jumping The Gap for 15 years until departing in 2022.

Pompor is remembered as a talented radio personality and DJ, celebrated for his contributions to Sydney’s music and arts scene. Picture: Facebook.
He also co-founded Groovescooter, an independent record label, production house, and film music licensing service based in Sydney.

News broke of Pompor’s death earlier this week, with no official cause revealed.

2SER took to social media to share the news, sparking an outpouring of tributes.

The station wrote: “Paris was a brilliant DJ, producer and radio presenter whose incredible taste was only outshone by his obvious love of music, deep knowledge, incisive wit and infectious sense of humour.”

“Beyond the radio studio Paris, along with lifelong best friend Georgie (Zuzak) ran the Groovescooter label, releasing records, distributing films, hosting in-conversations and so much more, and being an essential part of the cultural fabric of this city over the last 30 years.”

News broke of Pompor’s passing earlier this week, with no official cause of death revealed. Picture: Facebook.
The station played a four-hour tribute to the radio star on Friday, featuring highlights of his career.

Australian music journalist Stuart Coupe said he was “totally stunned” to hear about the news of Pompor’s death.

“A complete and total music fan, a beautiful human and always a joy to run into around the traps or at 2SER over the years,” he said.

“Watching him dancing around the studio whilst presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.”

Former newsreader Geoff Mark Field expressed his “sincere condolences” to Pompor’s loved ones.

“I remember the way he would always have something positive to say to my journalism students when I was at 2SERFM,” he said.

Eastside Radio 89.7FM said Pompor had “shaped so much of Sydney music” and “influenced the city’s arts and culture like no other”.

“His love of music documentaries started a movement of film screenings at the Golden Age Cinema that can best be described as all sold out!”, the station wrote.

Cyclone Wehner, a Melbourne music journalist, described his shock and sorrow at the news as he praised Pompor’s achievements.

“He was not only a DJ, promoter, cultivator + co-founder of Groovescooter in Eora/Syd, but also a dedicated music journalist,” Wehner wrote.

“I hope that his legacy as an underground catalyst is remembered + cherished,” he added.