Northsound 1

Northsound 1
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Aberdeen;
Broadcast area	North East Scotland
Frequency	96.9 MHz, 97.6 MHz, 103.0 MHz, Online
Programming
Format	Contemporary
Ownership
Owner	EMAP
History
First air date	July 22 1981
Links
Website	www.northsound1.com

Northsound 1 is a is an Independent Local Radio station commercial local radio station serving Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland. It is part of the Big City Network.

History/Info

It launched at 6am on 27 July 1981. The first presenter on air was Bobby Hain, and the first record played was "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters. Nicky Campbell is probably the best-known broadcaster to have started his career at Northsound, which he joined after graduating from the University of Aberdeen.

In 1995 the station split its services to become Northsound 1 on 96.9FM, and Northsound 2 on 1035MW. Both stations now also broadcast on DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting – i.e. Digital Radio).

Northsound 1's main 96.9 FM transmitter is located at Durris, near Stonehaven. It also broadcasts on 97.6 FM from the Balgownie transmitter covering north Aberdeen, and on 103.0 FM from Stirling Hill covering the Peterhead area.

News, Sport and Traffic

News

Northsound News currently has 4 broadcasting journalists at present with Neil Meitcalf as Head of News. Bulletins are broadcast every hour during the daytime hours. After 7pm, bulletins are taken from Radio Clyde's Scottish News Servive. Showbiz and weather are also regular parts of the output.

Sport

David Ridd is head of sport at Northsound. Sport bulletins are broadcast throughout the week at various points.

Traffic and Travel

Travel news is also an integral part of Northsound 1's output. Updates are read out regularly throughout the day including regular bulletins during peak times.

Presnters/DJ's

Current presenters on Northsound 1 include:

Greig Easton
John Mellis
John Milne
Andy James
Craig McDonald
Fiona Hardie
Neil Weightman
Jenny Laing
Michael Gordon
Craig Milne
Chris Thomson

Schedule

Monday 8th January 2007.

Monday

01.00-06.00 Michael Gordon Overnights
06.00-10.00 Greigsy Greigsy @ Breakfast
10.00-13.00 John Mellis
13.00-16.00 John Milne
16.00-19.00 Andy James Drivetime
19.00-21.00 Fiona Hardie
21.00-22.00 Jo Good Vodafone Live Hour
22.00-01.00 Craig McDonald McDonald's Nightime

Tuesday-Thursday

01.00-06.00 Michael Gordon Overnights
06.00-10.00 Greigsy Greigsy @ Breakfast
10.00-13.00 John Mellis
13.00-16.00 John Milne
16.00-19.00 Andy James Drivetime
19.00-22.00 Fiona Hardie
22.00-01.00 Craig McDonald McDonald's Nightime

Friday

01.00-06.00 Michael Gordon Overnights
06.00-10.00 Greigsy Greigsy @ Breakfast
10.00-13.00 John Mellis
13.00-16.00 John Milne
16.00-19.00 Andy James Drivetime
19.00-22.00 Jenny Laing
22.00-01.00 Greigsy Greigsy's Aslyum

Saturday

01.00-06.00 Michael Gordon Overnights
06.00-10.00 Chris Thomson Saturday Breakfast
10.00-13.00 Andy James & John Mellis
13.00-15.00 John Milne Scottish Chart
15.00-19.00 Neil Weightman
19.00-22.00 Fiona Hardie
22.00-01.00 Craig McDonald

Sunday

01.00-06.00 Michael Gordon Overnights
06.00-10.00 Craig Milne Sunday Breakfast
10.00-13.00 Neil Weightman
13.00-16.00 Chris Thomson
16.00-19.00 Lucio hit40UK
19.00-22.00 Michael Gordon Sunday Session
22.00-01.00 Fiona Hardie Sunday Slow Jams

Management

A list of Northsound's management is below

Managing Director - Ken Massie
Programme Director - Chris Thomson
Head of Music - John Milne
Head of News - Neil Metcalf
Head of Sport - David Ridd
Advertising Sales Director - Joanne Bayliss
Sponsorship and Promotions Manager - Lynne Paterson
Ken Hancock - Chief Engineer

External link

Official web site