Ian Chilvers
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Ian Chilvers is a British
radio presenter and the current weekday overnight host on 106.6 Smooth Radio
in Nottingham
.
His radio career began in 1989 at Radio Link (Derby's hospital radio service), where he worked until 1997. After leaving Link, he Joined Century 106
in the East Midlands
, before moving on to 96 Trent FM in Nottingham.
With the launch of Saga 106.6 FM
in 2003, he became one of the station's regular presenting team and hosted a number of shows during its time on air - most notably 'Ian Chilvers Into The Night'. When the station closed in March 2007, he moved to its replacement 106.6 Smooth Radio
, presenting shows there until June 2008.
Ian is the current Sunday afternoon presenter on Gem 106 in the East Midlands, the radio station launched at midnight on the 31st December 2010.
His voice can also be heard on radio commercials across the UK including 106.5 Jack fm, 107.2 The Breeze, The Severn, 107.2 The Wyre and various campaigns on Spotify.
Ian also runs a successful entertainment business; yourdooz.com, providing audio, lighting, DJ's and Firework displays for private and corporate parties. During the last 12 months he has worked alongside Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Marc Almond, Justin Lee Collins, The Saturdays and Ed Byrne
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radio presenter and the current weekday overnight host on 106.6 Smooth Radio
106.6 Smooth Radio
106.6 Smooth Radio was an Independent Local Radio station for the East Midlands, which replaced Saga 106.6 FM at 6am on Monday 26 March 2007. In turn it replaced itself by the national Smooth Radio service which was launched on 4 October 2010...
in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
.
His radio career began in 1989 at Radio Link (Derby's hospital radio service), where he worked until 1997. After leaving Link, he Joined Century 106
Century 106
Century 106 was a regional independent radio station based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in England.-History:Based in Nottingham on the City link in the Sneinton area of the city centre, the station was launched on 23 September 1997 as Radio 106...
in the East Midlands
East Midlands
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England, consisting of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. It encompasses the combined area of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and most of Lincolnshire...
, before moving on to 96 Trent FM in Nottingham.
With the launch of Saga 106.6 FM
Saga 106.6 FM
Saga 106.6FM was an independent radio station for the East Midlands, broadcasting to Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. Part of the Saga Radio Group, the regional station was broadcast from the Riverside Business Park in Nottingham, close to the old...
in 2003, he became one of the station's regular presenting team and hosted a number of shows during its time on air - most notably 'Ian Chilvers Into The Night'. When the station closed in March 2007, he moved to its replacement 106.6 Smooth Radio
106.6 Smooth Radio
106.6 Smooth Radio was an Independent Local Radio station for the East Midlands, which replaced Saga 106.6 FM at 6am on Monday 26 March 2007. In turn it replaced itself by the national Smooth Radio service which was launched on 4 October 2010...
, presenting shows there until June 2008.
Ian is the current Sunday afternoon presenter on Gem 106 in the East Midlands, the radio station launched at midnight on the 31st December 2010.
His voice can also be heard on radio commercials across the UK including 106.5 Jack fm, 107.2 The Breeze, The Severn, 107.2 The Wyre and various campaigns on Spotify.
Ian also runs a successful entertainment business; yourdooz.com, providing audio, lighting, DJ's and Firework displays for private and corporate parties. During the last 12 months he has worked alongside Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Marc Almond, Justin Lee Collins, The Saturdays and Ed Byrne