SPIN1038 has launched its biggest ever search for new talent.
'On-Air - The Next Radio Star’ is a huge effort by the group to increase diversity and representation across its music and entertainment stations.
Kicking off earlier this summer, SPIN1038 hosted an open day in Dublin’s Dundrum Town Centre, inviting interested and aspiring radio presenters to come along, meet some of the current radio personalities and DJs and content editors, and put themselves forward to secure a spot on the programme.
After much deliberation, SPIN1038 has now chosen 6 new interim presenters, resulting in 6 candidates who will undergo training and mentorship from industry professionals.
Each candidate will be given their own show live on SPIN1038 every Sunday for 4 weeks. After the 6 months, one candidate will land a paid contract to host their own on-air residency on SPIN1038!
First up is Jade Buttle, kicking off her show on Sunday the 20th of October from 9pm-10PM.
Meet the candidates below!
JADE BUTTLE
Name: Jade Buttle (As Gaeilge and English Presenter)
Age: 23
From: Wexford
Day Job: Online Radio DJ
Instagram: @jadebeo_
ASHLEY MAKOMBE
Name: Ashley Makombe
Age: 23
From: Tallaght
Current Job/College course:Social Media Executive, Co-Founder of The GALPAL Collective
Instagram/Tik Tok handle: @ashleychadamoyo everywhere!
SEAN CAREY
Name: Sean Carey
Age: 26
From:Balbriggan
Current Job/College course:Bingo Loco MC and History and English student in DCU
Instagram/Tik Tok handle: @careydonalsean on Insta @Donalseancarey on TikTok
CHLOE KING
Name: Chloe King
Age: 22 (23 in November!)
From: Malahide
Day Job: Just graduated from UCD! I got my BA in English with Creative Writing. I am currently working as a receptionist in Bounce and Beyond.
Instagram/TikTok handle: @chloekingerr
THAMMY GOUGH
Name: Thammy Gough
Age: 28
From: Clarehall.
Day Job: Entrepreneur / mother of 2 / running businesses and training!! ? lol
Instagram: Thammygough
NICOLA NÍ DHÁIBHÍ
Name: Nicola Ní Dháibhí (As Gaeilge and English Presenter)
Age: 23
From: Blessington, Co.Wicklow
Day Job: Retail/ Freelance Sound Engineering & Social Media Management
Instagram/Tiktok Handle: @ni.dhaibhi
Best of luck to all the candidates in SPIN1038's On Air - Next Radio Star!
This project is co-funded by Coimisiún na Meán under the Sound and Vision Scheme
