Which DJs should Radio Nova sign up?

its_steve116

Not including presenters not already on the station, who would you like to see getting a show on Radio Nova?

Bit unlikely but I think John Kenny would be a good shout, after that Classic Rock Show he presented on RTÉ.

Declan A Walsh

Tom Dunne - Newstalk (allowed to play music!), former presenter of Pet Sounds on Today FM and Totally Irish on 98FM....and Something Happens! singer

Steve Conway - 8Radio.com (A to Z of Great Tracks), former presenter on Phantom FM

Simon Maher - 8Radio.com (owner as well as presenter), former presenter and originator of Phantom FM

Richie McCormack - Newstalk (sometimes stands in for Tom Dunne), former presenter on Phantom FM

Claire Beck - Today FM, former presenter on Phantom FM / TXFM

Cathal Funge - Today FM (occasionally), former presenter on Phantom FM / TXFM

John Caddell- Today FM (Assistant Controller of Programmes), former presenter on Phantom FM / TXFM (PD when it was TXFM)

Dave McGrath - KFM, previously: a presenter of an Irish rock show on Capital Radio/Rock104, presenter on alternative-oriented rock pirate Capitol Radio/Nitesky Radio

Michael Reade - LMFM, previously: presenter of rock show on pirate Radio Anabel, presenter on alternative pirate Capitol Radio/Nitesky Radio (played mixture of rock in his case)

AndrewJRenko

DJs that chat less and play music more.

beeker1

I so miss phantom, great call on Ritchie, yes he more than filled Mr dunnes boots , as much as I like nova , it lacks the new music and broadchurch phantom had , for eg , if an alien fell to earth then all new order ever produced was true faith ! You'll never hear groove armada for eg on Nova , and apart from gaughran whom I dislike, but at least ventures a bit deeper into the artist !

JW7

Nova "Seriously Repetative Music", maybe someone who doesn't play the same music every day every week every month

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120281683#Comment_120281683

I think Steve Conway MIGHT have been on Nova at one point but I'm not 100% certain?

Larbre34

Whoever, whenever. Get Dustin the Turkey in for a weekend slot, so long is the trade off is that Pat Courtney gets the boot.

Declan A Walsh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120284034#Comment_120284034

I am not aware of that. It's theoretically possible but I reckon I would have come across that had that been the case.

Another name is Tony Clayton-Lea. He used to present a rock show on LMFM. It was the only show on that station that I made a point of listening to for a while. He also presented a Saturday mid-morning rock show on Today FM one summer. His main job is as a freelance journalist. He often writes about popular culture and he has written articles for Hot Press.

Declan A Walsh

John Connolly, RTE Gold - presenter of ABC to XTC a new waveish type show. Quite a find over the pandemic.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120284046#Comment_120284046

Hello saaaailoooor... c'est la vie

Nova should be bought by Bauer or wireless group who could then hire Dave Fanning as a flagship presenter. The reality is Branaigan doesn't have the cash to progress Nova and Classic Hits Radio Ireland any further

TheBMG

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120319799#Comment_120319799

Nova seeing to be doing just fine without Bauer, Wireless or Dave Fanning!

Conway635

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120284034#Comment_120284034

No, I haven't been there.

But thanks for the mention :-)

Steve

endofrainbow

Would love to see John Clarke back but there's as much chance of that as there is of me winning the 'Nova Noise' .

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330186#Comment_120330186

I would as well, he's great at what he does. Semi-retired now though

They could start with adding a few new tunes onto the seriously repetitive playlist. Dad rock is tedious at the best of times.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331478#Comment_120331478

I actually agree.

By rights Nova should be called Rock 100 and Classic Hits Radio should be called Nova

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120344212#Comment_120344212

But Nova isn't a rock station.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345175#Comment_120345175

In that case it's licence should be terminated, the licence was advertised specifically for a classic rock station

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345256#Comment_120345256

It's been a long time since it's been anywhere near one.

its_steve116

What I wouldn't give for Locals Only back...

Homer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120319799#Comment_120319799

The reality actually is Bbbbranigan doesn't have either the brains (more importantly) or the cash to progress it.

TheBMG

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120362204#Comment_120362204

What a nasty bitter comment. Reported.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120362204#Comment_120362204

The fact that Classic Hits has recently dumped their lunchtime talk show after 13 years and replaced it with voice tracking is a sign that money is very tight alright

endofrainbow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120358681#Comment_120358681

Please God no. I found it SO pretentious filled with untalented wannabes whose Mammies probably told them they were the next U2.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120366108#Comment_120366108

Give me an example please.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120362434#Comment_120362434

Too tight to mention.

magicbastarder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331478#Comment_120331478

my brilliant idea is a daily show where they're not allowed play songs that were released as singles.

its_steve116

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386416#Comment_120386416

Quite a few Led Zeppelin and Rory Gallagher tunes in there so!

magicbastarder

well, some rory gallagher tunes might be a bit of a change for nova, so achievement unlocked!