Dave Kelly (broadcaster)
Encyclopedia
David "Dave" Kelly is a British
radio presenter and DJ from Northampton
, England
. He is currently employed by Bauer Radio for Key 103
and Radio City 96.7
.
in 1997 presenting the evening show. He left Kix 96 FM in 2000 and freelaned as a radio presenter
. He the joined the Newcastle upon Tyne
, England
based Galaxy 105-106 where he presented the weekdday evening show and a networked Saturday dance show.
After two years, the then owners of Galaxy
(Chrysalis Group
) decided to network his radio shows, resulting in him moving to the network centre, Galaxy 105 in Leeds
, England
.
He also presented a Saturday dance show on the Global Radio
owned 95.8 Capital FM alongside his Galaxy shows and eventually in June 2009, he left Galaxy to work at Capital FM full time, presenting the 2200–0200 slot.
On January 3 2011 the Galaxy
and Hit Music
networks merged to form the Capital FM
network. As a result, his late night show could therefore be heard across the UK on the new network with a slight change of show time, as he was moved to Sunday to Thursday from 2300–0300. From January 3rd, he was once again broadcasting on his old Galaxy stations, under the new Capital name.
On 11 April 2011, Radio City 96.7
announced that Dave Kelly would become drivetime presenter from mid June 2011, he presented his final Capital FM broadcast on 29 April 2011.
He currently presents weekday drivetime from 1500–1900 on Radio City 96.7 from 13 June. He also presents a Saturday evening "in the mix" slot from 1800–2200 on Key 103
from 18 June 2011.
and inquiring whether the caller had eaten dinner. It was coined as Radio Tin. The jingle to this game was a thick American accent welcoming listeners to the show followed by a few celebratory "woops". Neil or No Neil Airs every weekday afternoon after 5pm on Radio City 96.7
, which is where it gets its name from. Airs every weekday afternoon after 6pm on Radio City 96.7
United Kingdom
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radio presenter and DJ from Northampton
Northampton
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, England
England
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. He is currently employed by Bauer Radio for Key 103
Key 103
Key 103 is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to the city of Manchester and the north west of England. Its output is principally contemporary pop and dance music. Formerly owned by Trans World Communications, EMAP and now by Bauer Radio, Key 103 is part of Bauer's Place Network of...
and Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
.
Career
Kelly started his career at Kix 96 FM in CoventryCoventry
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although...
in 1997 presenting the evening show. He left Kix 96 FM in 2000 and freelaned as a radio presenter
Presenter
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. He the joined the Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
based Galaxy 105-106 where he presented the weekdday evening show and a networked Saturday dance show.
After two years, the then owners of Galaxy
The Galaxy Network
The Galaxy Network was a radio station brand owned by Global Radio and broadcast across the British Isles on FM in regional areas of England and Scotland, through the digital platform with Sky and DAB and online respectively. The Galaxy Network included stations: Galaxy Birmingham, Galaxy...
(Chrysalis Group
Chrysalis Group
Chrysalis Group is a UK media company. It was founded by Chris Wright, who remains chairman and was listed the 1,000th richest person in the UK in The Times Rich List 2009...
) decided to network his radio shows, resulting in him moving to the network centre, Galaxy 105 in Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
He also presented a Saturday dance show on the Global Radio
Global Radio
Global Radio UK Ltd. is a British commercial radio company, the largest in the country following acquisitions of Chrysalis Radio and GCap Media.The company's Chief Executive Officer is Stephen Miron, while the Group Chairman is Charles Allen...
owned 95.8 Capital FM alongside his Galaxy shows and eventually in June 2009, he left Galaxy to work at Capital FM full time, presenting the 2200–0200 slot.
On January 3 2011 the Galaxy
The Galaxy Network
The Galaxy Network was a radio station brand owned by Global Radio and broadcast across the British Isles on FM in regional areas of England and Scotland, through the digital platform with Sky and DAB and online respectively. The Galaxy Network included stations: Galaxy Birmingham, Galaxy...
and Hit Music
The Hit Music Network
The Hit Music Network was a collection of five Independent Local Radio stations operating in the United Kingdom and owned by Global Radio. Created in September 2008, the stations were formerly owned by GCap Media prior to its takeover by Global and, with the exception of 95.8 Capital FM, were all...
networks merged to form the Capital FM
The Capital FM Network
Capital is a radio network of nine Independent Local Radio stations in the United Kingdom which are owned and operated by Global Radio, launching on 3 January 2011. Capital was previously known as Mix, One, Galaxy and Hit Music at various times...
network. As a result, his late night show could therefore be heard across the UK on the new network with a slight change of show time, as he was moved to Sunday to Thursday from 2300–0300. From January 3rd, he was once again broadcasting on his old Galaxy stations, under the new Capital name.
On 11 April 2011, Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
announced that Dave Kelly would become drivetime presenter from mid June 2011, he presented his final Capital FM broadcast on 29 April 2011.
He currently presents weekday drivetime from 1500–1900 on Radio City 96.7 from 13 June. He also presents a Saturday evening "in the mix" slot from 1800–2200 on Key 103
Key 103
Key 103 is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to the city of Manchester and the north west of England. Its output is principally contemporary pop and dance music. Formerly owned by Trans World Communications, EMAP and now by Bauer Radio, Key 103 is part of Bauer's Place Network of...
from 18 June 2011.
95.8 Capital FM Antics
His show included a variety of hits along with audience participation in the form of games, comedy based debates and opinion polls. Kelly had invented games on air like "Neil or No Neil", "Singing into a Plastic Cup" and "Scissors, Paper, Stone: On the Phone" which he refers to as "S.P.S.O.T.P". This game has been moved to his current drivetime slot. Kelly refers to his games and radio antics as "Radio Gold" and tests his listeners and game contestants before each game to check if they know the game is Radio Gold. He also asks the listener to rate the game from one to ten - if they say a number above 11 they get a "ding" signifying his approval. His games all had jingles.Neil or No Neil
Neil or No Neil is a game described as radio gold. It is the brain child of Dave Kelly and involves a fun jingle and a phone. Kelly calls a number from the American phone book which has the first initial "N". If the person answering is called Neil or knows a Neil they could put Dave through to, the contestant has won the game. If the caller hangs up, Kelly will often call back. In the past, Kelly has attempted to replace Neil or No Neil with Meal or No Meal which involved calling an anonymous AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and inquiring whether the caller had eaten dinner. It was coined as Radio Tin. The jingle to this game was a thick American accent welcoming listeners to the show followed by a few celebratory "woops". Neil or No Neil Airs every weekday afternoon after 5pm on Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
Scissors, Paper, Stone: On the Phone!
Scissors, Paper, Stone: On the Phone! is a radio gold categorised game. It involved Kelly and different listeners battling it out to win a best out of three game of rock, paper, scissors. Kelly rarely wins the matches and does not take it in good heart, if he wins he is sure to maximise his victory with an edited version of Queen's We are the Champions and force the listener to hear it and admit that Kelly had won. He has been quoted as saying that it is called Scissors, Paper, Stone: On the Phone instead of the usual Rock, Paper, Scissors': On the Phone, because "It needs to rhyme!" If Dave wins Kelly expects you to give him a present. It's on Radio City 96.7Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
Chicken and egg fried rice, Price is right.
Chicken and egg fried rice, Price is right" is another radio gold categorised game. Kelly will ring up a Chinese takeaway in a certain city. Once through on the phone he will ask for the price of Chicken and egg fried rice. Then after this Kelly will ask a listener who has called in, whether or not they think Chicken and egg fried rice at the next Chinese takeaway take away will be higher or lower. Kelly will then ring up the next takeaway to find out the price. If the listener has guessed correctly whether or not they think the Chicken and egg fried rice at will be higher or lower, then they win. This game is played in a similar format to The price is rightThe Price Is Right
The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
, which is where it gets its name from. Airs every weekday afternoon after 6pm on Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7
Radio City 96.7 is a British Independent Local Radio station, based in Liverpool, that serves Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...
External links
- Dave Kelly on TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...