Biography
A demanding workload keeps Tony very busy, as well as working for Global Radio the UK's leading provider of commercial radio as Breakfast Host & Programme Controller at Heart 96.9 in Bedfordshire Tony also hosts the syndicated chart show – The Most Wanted and somehow also manages to hold down a weekly Saturday night residency at Harvey's late night Bar on Bedford's High Street.
Tony performs countless voiceovers for radio & television commercials, comperes major public events ranging from concerts, firework displays, Christmas light switch on's, company awards nights to pub quizzes and karaoke!
A passion for theatre from a young age means Tony is no stranger to a good old fashioned pantomime! Over the years he’s starred alongside veterans such as Brian Blessed (Peter Pan 2003) and Melvyn Hayes (Aladdin 2005). More recently Tony has wowed the crowds at the Bedford Corn Exchange (Aladdin 2008) and is set to return this Christmas in Dick Whittington & his cat.
Over the years Tony has been privileged to have presented programmes for some the UK’s biggest commercial radio stations. Long Wave Radio Atlantic 252 took him to a national audience in the late 90’s. Since then Tony has gone on to front programmes for Chiltern Radio, The Wave, Beacon Radio, Fusion Radio, Silk FM, Kmfm and in 2006 Tony returned to national radio with regular appearances on Capital Gold.
Tony has also had a successful radio career behind the mic working in various executive areas of the radio industry. From Programme Controller positions at Fusion, Brunel FM, Chiltern Radio and now Heart. Over the years Tony has worked on several Ofcom license applications, Tony wrote the application for Oxford’s 107.9FM and went on to work on applications for Virgin Radio.
In 2005 Tony created "24 hours of laughter" a radio marathon in aid of comedian Dave Lee’s children’s charity. Tony & Dave kept radio listeners laughing and went on to raise over £15,000. Tony is proud to maintain his support for Dave and the charity by appearing at the annual variety show at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre and other fund-raising events when his busy schedule allows.
Tony is a keen supporter of Cancer Research UK and every year hosts the flag-ship Race for Life events in London. From Regents Park to the City itself approx 45,000 runners, walkers and joggers meet Tony each year. The events Tony performs at raise in excess of £1.8million each year.
A passion for creating and developing new ideas has also led Tony to success.
The radio give-away "Destination Unknown" in 2008 was recognised at the national Kudos Awards - Winning the Best Original Sponsorship & Promotions Award and "Married in Minutes" which saw three couples compete for the chance to marry in just 60 minutes on live radio! went on to make the ITV1 evening news.
From DJing parties, hosting professional large scale events, managing and producing talent to presenting engaging successful radio shows Tony is an all rounder armed with a bucket load of determination, talent and originality.
What next, watch this space!
