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Broadcasting, performing tune (2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on air

'broadcasting' is the definition.
(broadcasting on the air)

'performing tune' is the wordplay.
'performing' becomes 'on' (as in being on stage).
'tune' becomes 'air' (air can mean a piece of music).
'on'+'air'='ON-AIR'

(Other definitions for on air that I've seen before include "Live broadcast" , "In the process of broadcasting - floating aloft?" , "Radio show might be" , "Broadcasting at this moment" , "In the act of broadcasting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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