Countdown , the show that epitomised the pop music scene in Australia for over a decade , celebrated the 40th anniversary of its debut with the release of an anthology album in 2014 . A two-part 40th Anniversary TV special , " Countdown : Do Yourself A Favour " , was broadcast on Sunday 16 November 2014 . Hosted by Julia Zemiro and including a guest appearance by HRH Prince Charles . At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014 in November both '' Countdown '' and Meldrum were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame – the first time a non-performing artist was inducted
ARIA Music Awards of 2014
ARIA Music Awards of 2014
Countdown (Australian TV series)