UK programmer joins Nova

Former Wave 105 and Real Radio PD David Shearer is moving from the UK to join Nova 919 in Adelaide.

Dave, who was last seen at Real Radio North West, has also been a presenter on Radio Caroline, The Voice of Peace, Red Rose Radio and many more. His move into management saw him take the helm at Hallam FM, Radio City, Key 103 and also become Emap’s Group Head of Music

Paul Jackson, dmg radio australia Group PD said:

“With accolades such as Sony Awards and European Radio Programmer of the Year under his belt, Dave will be a great addition to the Nova programming team. We’ve a great track record of success in Adelaide and Dave’s skills in building and coaching high class teams means that, with a new breakfast show and Programme Director, Nova 919 is sure to have an outstanding 2013.”

Dave Shearer told Radio Today:

“I am genuinely delighted to be joining dmg Radio. Opportunities like this only come around once in a lifetime and I am thrilled. Nova is one of the best radio brands in the world and I can’t wait to be working with the fantastic team in Adelaide who I know are wildly passionate about this great station."

“I fly out to next week to meet the team and from what I’ve been told I’ll only need shorts and T-Shirts, but it’ll just be the start of summer!”