Back in 2002 during the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, I got a phone call from the manager of BBC GMR (now BBC Radio Manchester) asking if I was available to present their Sunday Breakfast programme as holiday cover.
Welcome to the Mike Shaft Soul Show on BBC Radio Manchester. Some time ago, I had a meeting planned with my boss, Managing Editor of BBC Radio Manchester Kate Squire.
For the first time ever, the facts about one of the most exciting Radio Stations ever to come on air in the UK. If you are visiting this site from outside the North West of England, then you might not even know about Sunset Radio.
Well the New SUNSET Radio has definitely been making some waves in the past few weeks. We have had some live programming presented by yours truly while perhaps the highlight was the wonderful Soulsorts Podcast presented by the man himself Roger Williams.
On Friday the 10th of July 2015, I had the great pleasure of Co-hosting the 'One Future' Oldham Sports Awards with the delightful Nicola White and our very special guest, Legendary Footballer Bryan Robson. A good night was had by all and I must say congratulation to all of the night's big winners.
We are now getting nearer to the Official Launch of the New SUNSET Radio after weeks of testing. We are absolutely delighted with the response to the station with numerous artists getting in touch and offering their music.