Rory McConnell
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Rory McConnell is a DJ and radio presenter for BBC Radio 1
. He currently presents the Northern Ireland
edition of BBC Introducing
, a regionalised radio programme transmitted Belfast
from 00:00 to 02:00 on Sunday night/ Monday morning.
show, Across The Line
, answering the phones. He later went on to co-present the show. In 2004 he moved to Radio 1
and then in February 2006 he began presenting Radio 1
's Northern Ireland Show from 8 to 10pm on Thursday nights. He currently presents and produces the Northern Ireland edition of the BBC Introducing show.
Rory currently runs the promotions, management and record label Di Di Mau. In the past has staged concerts in Belfast and has released the debut album from Dutch Schultz through Di Di Mau Records.
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
. He currently presents the Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
edition of BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing is the brand for new music programmes across the BBC radio stations, showcasing unsigned, self signed and other emerging musical talent primarily from the UK. Launched in 2007 the Introducing brand brings programming from across the BBC under a unified brand with each show retaining...
, a regionalised radio programme transmitted Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
from 00:00 to 02:00 on Sunday night/ Monday morning.
Biography
McConnell is from Belfast. At 16, he joined the BBC Radio UlsterBBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster is one of two Northern Irish BBC radio stations, the other being BBC Radio Foyle located in the city of Derry. BBC Radio Ulster is located at Broadcasting House in the Ormeau Avenue area of Belfast city centre...
show, Across The Line
Across the Line (BBC Radio Ulster)
Across the Line is a programme on BBC Radio Ulster . It broadcasts Monday, 8pm to 10.00 pm and Friday, 12.05 am to 02.00 am. Rigsy presents the Monday programme. Saturday is the Dance show and is presented by Paul Hamill.Support for Northern Ireland music and musicians in central to the Across the...
, answering the phones. He later went on to co-present the show. In 2004 he moved to Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
and then in February 2006 he began presenting Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
's Northern Ireland Show from 8 to 10pm on Thursday nights. He currently presents and produces the Northern Ireland edition of the BBC Introducing show.
Rory currently runs the promotions, management and record label Di Di Mau. In the past has staged concerts in Belfast and has released the debut album from Dutch Schultz through Di Di Mau Records.