Dave Mac

Meet Dave Mac—a passionate presenter on Vectis Radio with deep roots in the Isle of Wight’s hospitality scene. With years spent in iconic local venues like Chicago Rock Cafe, The Balcony, and The Hogshead, Dave is no stranger to the community.

One of his favourite events he has organised was having Pendulum perform a DJ set that would fill The Balcony with 700 people on a Thursday night.

An enthusiast at heart, Dave has held a lifelong love for cars, and his dedication even brought him to attend Top Gear filming a remarkable 15 times! While a career with the show didn’t materialize, his passion remains. Also with a huge love of Formula One since the Nigel Mansell years.

Dave is also a seasoned musician and bass guitarist, having been part of the very first year of Platform One in 1998. He continues to play today, covering for local bands when needed and playing in his church’s worship band. Music is central to Dave’s life—he’s attended nearly every Isle of Wight Festival since 2002 and is a regular at live concerts across many genres.

At home, Dave is a devoted family man, proud husband, father and grandfather. He shares his home with three beloved cats: Bazinga, Shazam, and Eureka.

• Anna Sacchini from Harp on The Wight International Festival chats to the Thursday afternoon crew

  Anna Sacchini from Harp on The Wight came into the studio to chat with the Thursday afternoon crew , playing us a fabulous tune on her harp as well.
  This year is the twelfth Harp on Wight International Festival and this festival has become a key musical event on the Isle of Wight in Ryde.
  There will be a series of concerts with local and international harpists
  There are also teaching workshops, an exhibition of harps made by national manufacturers and a six-day course to make your own harp.
  For more information go to www.harponwight.co.uk

• Elle from Wild Isle chats to Dave Mac, Ross and George

  Elle from Wild Isle Nature School chats to Dave Mac, Ross and George from the Wednesday Afternoon Show about the progress of the school, what they offer and their award nominations

• Maggie & Kelvin talk to Mish Whitmore about the next Apollo Youth Theatre Production

• Maggie & Kelvin talk to Kerrie & Lisa from the IW Cat Centre

• Maggie talks in depth to local Celebrant & Florist, Sue Edwards.

• Triple A Records - JB and The Movie Tunes 60's and 70's

  Triple A Records - JB and The Movie Tunes 60's and 70's

• Macca Chats to Graham Middleton about Ventnor Calling.

  Macca Chats to Graham Middleton about Ventnor Calling.

• Can You Hear Us? - Update with Jo Ridley

  Can You Hear Us? - Update with Jo Ridley