John Osborne (broadcaster)
| John Osborne | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Show | Breakfast |
| Station(s) | Jazz FM |
| Time slot | 6–9 am |
| Show | Tuesday |
| Station(s) | Solar Radio |
| Time slot | 3–6 pm |
| Style | Radio Presenter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
John Osborne is a British radio broadcaster. He started his radio career on London's pirate radio circuit, culminating in South London's very successful Horizon Radio.
Career
In the mid-1980s on his pirate broadcasts he interviewed artists such as Madonna, Kajagoogoo, Nick Heywood and Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Osborne became a club DJ in clubs such as The Hippodrome, Camden Palace, Limelight, Buzz Bar, Room at the Top, Stage 3, Cinderellas Rockerfellas, 5th Avenue and The Ritzy. In 1992, Osborne won the BEDA Club DJ of the year award and was nominated for The Disco International award.
Osborne became the presenter of the DMC Mixing Championships from 1992–94. In the '80s and '90s he wrote articles for the music press.
In 1996 Osborne started working in legal local radio. He joined Invicta FM, the independent local radio station for Kent owned by Capital Radio. His interviews included The Spice Girls, Boyzone, Craig David, Jim Kerr and Robin Gibb. He presented various radio shows including The Wind Down Zone, Just 80's, Boogie Years, The Online Request Show and the afternoon weekday slot and the Friday and Saturday night Club Dance Show. He appeared at most nightclubs in Kent during this time.
Virgin/Absolute Radio
In 2002 Osborne joined Virgin Radio. He presented many different shows but mainly Virgin Party Classics and Early Breakfast, also covering daytime shows including Breakfast and Drive-time. He continued to guest DJ at clubs such as Strawberry Moons, Club Boulevard and The Electric Ballroom where he broadcast the New Year's Eve show on Virgin Radio. He continued writing for newspapers and magazines.
When Virgin became Absolute Radio began presenting Weekend Breakfast and mid-week overnights, also filling in for absent DJs.
Gold Radio
Osborne worked on Gold Radio for two years, on the late night weekend slot from 10pm, including covering other shows. He appeared at Golds Music Weekenders. After leaving, he continued to do cover shows on Gold.[1]
Jazz FM
Osborne is now the regular presenter of The Jazz Breakfast Show on the National UK Radio Station on Jazz FM.
Solar Radio
In addition to Jazz FM, Osborne is a presenter on online radio station Solar Radio on Tuesday afternoons.
Other work
Osborne appears at nightclubs and music festivals and is one of the main DJ's at The Caister Soul Weekenders. He runs a DJ agency.
References
- ↑ "John Osborne". Gold Music.