Gary Mac
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For over 30 years Gary Mac has been closely involved with the Australian Radio
Industry.
based Radio School, which ultimately led to his first radio job at 2NX in Newcastle
, NSW, as night announcer
.
Twelve months later he moved to 2MG Mudgee, where for nearly 8 months he worked three on-air shifts a day - plus sold, wrote and produced a high percentage of that station's advertising content.
He returned to 2NX for a brief stint before heading to New Zealand as a freelance announcer at two radio stations in the North Island.
His next radio position brought him back to Australia to 2BS Bathurst, where during his three-year stay he became the highest rated breakfast announcer in Mid-Western NSW and was appointed Assistant Manager.
and joined 3AK
for 6 years. At that time 3AK
was a rock music station. Also in the late 60's, Gary and his 1st wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Tracy. For almost the entire year of 1971 he became the highest rated Announcer in Australia - a day-part ratings figure that has yet to be beaten. In 1973 there was also another joyous occasion for Gary and his wife. Their second child James was born. Now he had the son he always wanted.
He left 3AK
in 1973 to pursue a demanding freelance career. During this period he enjoyed a freedom that enabled him to provide his talents to all Melbourne Radio stations as well as Television
stations channels 7, 9 and 10.
By mid 1975, Gary returned to full time radio joining 3DB
(now MIX-FM) as programmer and announcer, while continuing his freelance booth and program promotion voice-overs for Channel 7.
In 1977 he was offered and accepted a position at 3KZ
(now Gold-FM) to spearhead a new music format and host the breakfast show.
It was in August 1979 that Gary formed his own company and recording studio. The facility continues to produce Radio and TV commercials, Telephone On-Hold Services, Corporate Video and Documentary Soundtracks, Music Programming and Record Restorations.
From 1979 to1988, he was the "voice" of Channel 10, and became involved with many on and off camera presentations, including the Radio D.J. Competition segment on the "EARLY BIRD SHOW"
During 1987 Gary returned to freelance radio to anchor the morning slot at 3UZ. Then in 1992 he became a major part of the on-air and music programming team at Melbourne radio station 3EE. Here, he moved into the competitive and prestigious 9am to noon morning show, while retaining his successful Saturday night program "BREEZE CUISINE". Licence ownership has changed several times and the station is now known as MAGIC 1278.
Gary Mac is a recognised voice coach and free lance voice-over for radio and TV commercials, product marketing videos and DVD’s, narrator of documentaries and corporate productions, interactive training programs via the internet or CD ROM that are used in Australia and other parts of the world. He remains closely involved with the ever-changing facets of the radio industry and continues to provide his proven voice over and radio training methods on a “one-on-one” basis.
His coaching techniques have been utilised by Channel TEN in voice and presentation for news journalists. Gary is part of the TAFE short course programs at both Holmesglen and Swinburne and provides contract voice coaching services for RMIT.
Radio
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Industry.
The Younger Years
In the mid 60's Gary attended a SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
based Radio School, which ultimately led to his first radio job at 2NX in Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas...
, NSW, as night announcer
Announcer
An announcer is a presenter who makes "announcements" in an audio medium or a physical location.-Television and other media:Some announcers work in television production , radio or filmmaking, usually providing narrations, news updates, station identification, or an introduction of a product in...
.
Twelve months later he moved to 2MG Mudgee, where for nearly 8 months he worked three on-air shifts a day - plus sold, wrote and produced a high percentage of that station's advertising content.
He returned to 2NX for a brief stint before heading to New Zealand as a freelance announcer at two radio stations in the North Island.
His next radio position brought him back to Australia to 2BS Bathurst, where during his three-year stay he became the highest rated breakfast announcer in Mid-Western NSW and was appointed Assistant Manager.
The Big Smoke
In the late 60's, he moved to MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
and joined 3AK
3AK
3AK is the call sign of SEN 1116 and earlier the on-air name of a former Melbourne talk-back radio and music station, which, in 2003, leased its licence to sports network SEN 1116...
for 6 years. At that time 3AK
3AK
3AK is the call sign of SEN 1116 and earlier the on-air name of a former Melbourne talk-back radio and music station, which, in 2003, leased its licence to sports network SEN 1116...
was a rock music station. Also in the late 60's, Gary and his 1st wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Tracy. For almost the entire year of 1971 he became the highest rated Announcer in Australia - a day-part ratings figure that has yet to be beaten. In 1973 there was also another joyous occasion for Gary and his wife. Their second child James was born. Now he had the son he always wanted.
He left 3AK
3AK
3AK is the call sign of SEN 1116 and earlier the on-air name of a former Melbourne talk-back radio and music station, which, in 2003, leased its licence to sports network SEN 1116...
in 1973 to pursue a demanding freelance career. During this period he enjoyed a freedom that enabled him to provide his talents to all Melbourne Radio stations as well as Television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
stations channels 7, 9 and 10.
By mid 1975, Gary returned to full time radio joining 3DB
3DB
Mix 101.1 is a radio station broadcasting in Melbourne, Australia. Its target demographic is the under 25-54 yr old age group. Mix 101.1 is part of the Australian Radio Mix Network and broadcasts on the 101.1 MHz frequency...
(now MIX-FM) as programmer and announcer, while continuing his freelance booth and program promotion voice-overs for Channel 7.
In 1977 he was offered and accepted a position at 3KZ
3KZ
Gold 104.3 is a radio station broadcasting in Melbourne, Australia. Gold 104.3 is part of the Australian Radio Classic Hits Network and broadcasts on the 104.3 MHz frequency.- History :...
(now Gold-FM) to spearhead a new music format and host the breakfast show.
It was in August 1979 that Gary formed his own company and recording studio. The facility continues to produce Radio and TV commercials, Telephone On-Hold Services, Corporate Video and Documentary Soundtracks, Music Programming and Record Restorations.
From 1979 to1988, he was the "voice" of Channel 10, and became involved with many on and off camera presentations, including the Radio D.J. Competition segment on the "EARLY BIRD SHOW"
The Melbourne Radio School
In February 1984 Gary and his second wife Joan, established the Melbourne Radio School. During nineteen years of operation Gary Mac built a reputation within the industry as a leading radio educator. He developed a training method that over the years launched the radio careers of a formidable number of people into a variety of radio jobs including announcers, creative copywriters, promotions, sales and marketing personal, news positions, audio operators, producers and programmers. Many of these people have moved on to administrative roles as managers and program directors.During 1987 Gary returned to freelance radio to anchor the morning slot at 3UZ. Then in 1992 he became a major part of the on-air and music programming team at Melbourne radio station 3EE. Here, he moved into the competitive and prestigious 9am to noon morning show, while retaining his successful Saturday night program "BREEZE CUISINE". Licence ownership has changed several times and the station is now known as MAGIC 1278.
Gary Mac is a recognised voice coach and free lance voice-over for radio and TV commercials, product marketing videos and DVD’s, narrator of documentaries and corporate productions, interactive training programs via the internet or CD ROM that are used in Australia and other parts of the world. He remains closely involved with the ever-changing facets of the radio industry and continues to provide his proven voice over and radio training methods on a “one-on-one” basis.
His coaching techniques have been utilised by Channel TEN in voice and presentation for news journalists. Gary is part of the TAFE short course programs at both Holmesglen and Swinburne and provides contract voice coaching services for RMIT.
See also
- Disc jockeyDisc jockeyA disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...