Star Of The Airwaves

Star 101.9 Mackay has welcomed its new announcer and he’s eager to immerse himself in the community.

John “Johnny” Wilson started out in the Adelaide nightclub scene as an emcee before getting a taste of radio and finding his calling.

“I just loved it, I fell in love,” he said.

The excitement and the adrenaline rush of being on-air inspired Johnny to start in community radio in Adelaide, hosting shows for community and commercial radio in both Adelaide and Riverland before getting the gig in Mackay and making the drive up.

“It was an epic three-day drive with my old dad, he’s an absolute bloody legend,” Johnny said.

“He did the drive with me, so we shared it, and we had a big adventure, it was out of control.”

Johnny started on-air with Star 101.9 Mackay last Wednesday and you’ll be able to hear him between 9:00am and 1:00pm Monday to Friday.

“My job here is mainly being on air, being aware of what’s going on around this region and playing some great music for all the lovely locals,” he said.

“I think it’s just great for the community to have this station that’s across everything that’s going on here.

“It’s also a place that they know they can tune in, they’ll hear some music that they like, and it’ll bring a bit of a smile and brighten up their day a little bit.”

Outside of work, Johnny is excited to join his first soccer club, having previously coached and played with Adelaide University Football Club.

“I was there for over ten years and involved in every way I could be so I really want to find a club up here that I can do the same for,” he said.

“I just want Mackay to know that I’m so keen to get involved here with the community, become a local and get around it.

“I’m a friendly guy, so if you see me out and about, please say hello.”

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