Editing 2UE (section)

====Sydney's Pop Music station====
In the early 1960s, 2UE dropped virtually all of its variety and drama shows. It was considered that television had become the home for these types of programming. 2UE increased its reliance on a Top 40 format, becoming one of the first stations in Australia to devote most of its air time to pop music, but by the end of this decade [[2SM]] had superseded 2UE as Sydney's most popular Top 40 station.

Popular 2UE DJs in this era included [[Bob Rogers (disc jockey)|Bob Rogers]], Tony Withers and [[John Laws]].<ref name="Carty, Bruce 2011"/>

Commencing in 1966, a major pop music promotion on 2UE Sydney and [[3UZ]] Melbourne was [[Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds]], a national rock band concert staged to promote Australian talent and foster new bands. However, after a few years, 2SM was appointed the Sydney outlet for the Battle of the Sounds, replacing 2UE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.milesago.com/performance/hoadleys.htm|title=MILESAGO - Performance - Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds|website=Milesago.com|access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref>

One popular variety program that did survive for many years was the ''National Old Time Dance'' with Jack Papworth's orchestra, every Friday evening. It was relayed to stations across Australia. At one stage it was broadcast from The Albert Palais, Leichhardt.<ref name="Carty, Bruce 2011"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.australianotr.com.au/allan-black-2ue-parts-1-15.html|title=Allan Black 2UE Parts 1-15|website=Australianotr.com.au|access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref>