meet jack richardson Hi , I’m Jack. I’m 29 and I’m from Northamptonshire. I moved to the island 4 months ago. Since I’ve been on the island I’ve enjoyed exploring the beaches, taking photographs and enjoying island life. I have a great passion for music, I am a huge fan of Morrissey and The Smiths. I’m looking forward to broadcasting here at Vectis Radio and hope listeners enjoy what I […]

Meet Dave O'Roarty "For as long as I can remember, I have been really influenced by the performing arts as an actor, director, and writer.I love nothing more than being on stage or singing at an Open Mic event.For the past few years, I have written and produced several radio plays and a docudrama based on The Whitechapel Murders File.It has always been an ambition to present shows on the […]

meet Steve Cownley Hi I'm Steve i've lived in East Cowes since 2020, no pets and I am a full licence holder for ham radio and am currently the chair of the Isle of Wight radio society in Ryde.  I’m also a lover of computer games on the PC and am an avid Eve Online player which I have played on and off since 2013. I tried the PlayStation but couldn’t […]

Meet Alan Lock Alan is a born and bred caulkhead with a keen interest in history. In fact he lives in the past, listening to old records, watching black and white films and driving classic vehicles.Alan has just joined the Vectis Radio family in order to fulfil a lifetime ambition to have his own radio show. Growing up through the pirate radio era, his heroes were DJs like Kenny Everett, […]

meet Geoff Dorsett Geoff is a music jock and 8 times award winning DJ. He started his career aged 13 with local discos and by 18 was working with Mecca Ballrooms - opening new venues around the UK. In 1974 he was on air at the start of the 6 th Commercial radio station in Sheffield. Geoff has interviewed over 3300 musicians to date and his shows are broadcast now […]

meet Mark Ovenden Are you interested in Island innovations, design and transport history? Mark Ovenden’s Chatting Art, Transport, Communications. History (it’s an “CATCH-cast”), Friday evenings between 6 and 7 live and available later as an online podcast. Mark was brought up on the island and after a career in media on the mainland (including working for the BBC, MTV, Kiss FM) he’s now back here on Vectis Radio to help pass […]

Dave Mac and Russ Join Dave & Ross for three hours of fun,  great music, some R&R, Weird Wednesday Facts, On this Day and much more every week Weds 1-4pm.Dave is 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.Ross who sometimes gets called Russ, both Russ and Ross are […]

meet 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 […]

meet bev barber Hello I'm Bev,I joined Vectis Radio in May 2024.  I came to the studio for an interview about my shanty band and never left, so to speak. I love all types of music and my passion is singing. I am an artist, my inspiration is the sea and I love painting seascapes. I am also trying to complete my first novel, maybe one day. I absolutely love the sea and […]