Keith McGowan
Encyclopedia
Keith McGowan is an Australia
n radio presenter.
McGowan was born Melbourne
, his first job in radio was in 1957 at 3UZ
. Then he worked at the following radio stations in order : 3TR, GLV-10 (Teen Time On Ten), 7BU, 7HO
, 6PR
, 3TR (again), 2NM
, 2KA
, 2HD
, 2UW, 3MP
, 3DB
, 3AK
. In 1990 he joined Melbourne
radio station 3AW
hosting the overnight program, "Overnighters", from midnight until 5.30am Monday to Friday. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of broadcasting on 27 May 2007. McGowan would develop a cult following in Melbourne
through his "Overnighters" radio show.
In July 2011, it was announced by 3AW
that, after months of speculation, Keith McGowan was finally calling it quits. After having hosted the "Overnighters" program on 3AW for a staggering 21 years, Keith would host his final program on Friday, 22 July.
Regular contributors on his radio program are Brad Higgins, Nick Le Souef the "Outback Legend" and Chris DeFraga on motoring. The Antiques and Collectible Radio Show is also a must listen, on from 12am Friday mornings. Tony Shields, from Shields, Stamps and Coins is a regular contributor.
In 1979 he had a top ten hit in Australia with a narrative piece called "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer" which has since been re-released on compilation CDs.
He has published six books.
McGowan has a popular website, www.overnighters.com.au, compiled by Ash Long of the Melbourne Observer.
McGowan remarried in February 2006 to Angela. From a previous marriage he has a son Nathan and a daughter Tania. He is the grandfather of Matthew, Benjamin, Laura, and Jessica.
McGowan is a supporter of the St. Kilda Football Club
. He breeds and races Standardbred (harness) horses and spends his spare time in the outback
of Australia.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n radio presenter.
McGowan was born Melbourne
Melbourne
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...
, his first job in radio was in 1957 at 3UZ
3UZ
3UZ is the official callsign of a medium-wave radio station in Melbourne, Australia which broadcasts under the name Radio Sport National.-History:...
. Then he worked at the following radio stations in order : 3TR, GLV-10 (Teen Time On Ten), 7BU, 7HO
7HO
7HO FM Hobart's Home of Variety is one of 3 commercial radio stations in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It commenced broadcasting on 13 August 1930, as the first commercial radio station in its city, broadcasting under the callsign of 7HO...
, 6PR
6PR
6PR, known as 882 6PR, is a commercial radio station based in Perth, Australia. Its focus is on news, talk and sport, and is Perth's only commercial talkback radio station. 6PR is owned by Fairfax Media, an Australian media company that owns television and radio businesses throughout Australia and...
, 3TR (again), 2NM
2NM
2NM is a local radio station in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia. It is based in Muswellbrook and serves listeners in Muswellbrook, Singleton, Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi and surrounding areas....
, 2KA
2KA
2KA was an Australian radio station, licensed to Katoomba, New South Wales, and serving the Blue Mountains area of western Sydney. It was launched on 7 September 1935.In December 1937 the station moved from 1160kHz to 780kHz...
, 2HD
2HD
2HD is an Australian radio station, serving the lower Hunter Region. It operates at 1143 kHz on the AM band, from its studios along the Pacific Highway in the Newcastle suburb of Sandgate...
, 2UW, 3MP
3MP
3MP began transmission 21 July 1976, as Melbourne's seventh commercial radio station and the first new commercial station in over 40 years. The original licencees included a consortium of businessmen and media identities....
, 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...
, 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 1990 he joined Melbourne
Melbourne
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...
radio station 3AW
3AW
3AW is a talkback radio station in Melbourne, Australia on 693 kHz AM. It began transmission on 22 February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.-History:...
hosting the overnight program, "Overnighters", from midnight until 5.30am Monday to Friday. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of broadcasting on 27 May 2007. McGowan would develop a cult following in Melbourne
Melbourne
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...
through his "Overnighters" radio show.
In July 2011, it was announced by 3AW
3AW
3AW is a talkback radio station in Melbourne, Australia on 693 kHz AM. It began transmission on 22 February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.-History:...
that, after months of speculation, Keith McGowan was finally calling it quits. After having hosted the "Overnighters" program on 3AW for a staggering 21 years, Keith would host his final program on Friday, 22 July.
Regular contributors on his radio program are Brad Higgins, Nick Le Souef the "Outback Legend" and Chris DeFraga on motoring. The Antiques and Collectible Radio Show is also a must listen, on from 12am Friday mornings. Tony Shields, from Shields, Stamps and Coins is a regular contributor.
In 1979 he had a top ten hit in Australia with a narrative piece called "A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer" which has since been re-released on compilation CDs.
He has published six books.
McGowan has a popular website, www.overnighters.com.au, compiled by Ash Long of the Melbourne Observer.
McGowan remarried in February 2006 to Angela. From a previous marriage he has a son Nathan and a daughter Tania. He is the grandfather of Matthew, Benjamin, Laura, and Jessica.
McGowan is a supporter of the St. Kilda Football Club
St. Kilda Football Club
The St Kilda Football Club, nicknamed The Saints, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The club plays in the Australian Football League, the sport's premier league....
. He breeds and races Standardbred (harness) horses and spends his spare time in the outback
Outback
The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia, term colloquially can refer to any lands outside the main urban areas. The term "the outback" is generally used to refer to locations that are comparatively more remote than those areas named "the bush".-Overview:The outback is home to a...
of Australia.
External links
- Keith McGowan profile at 3AW