Former Forth 1 and Real Radio presenter Micky Gavin is joining Edge 1 as Programme Controller and the new host of ‘Micky in the Morning’.
Broadcasting live from 6am to 10am each weekday, the breakfast show launches on Monday 9 June from Edge 1’s Charlotte Square studios in Edinburgh.
Micky’s return to breakfast radio comes as part of wider changes at Edge Media Group, which runs both Edge 1 and Edge 2 across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Forth Valley. He will also oversee programming across the stations.
The group has also announced a new shareholder, MB Media, a marketing agency headed by Barrie Wilkins. The partnership will support Edge Media Group in developing new digital campaigns and client partnerships.
Micky Gavin said: “I’m really thrilled to be launching a brand-new breakfast show, live from Edinburgh for Edinburgh. I’ve dusted off the alarm clock and can’t wait to get started.”
He added he was also “looking forward to working with the on-air team and further strengthening the sound of Edge 1”.
MB Media’s Managing Director, Barrie Wilkins, said: “When the opportunity came to acquire a stake in Edge Media Group, we talked about the possibilities. I was completely inspired by Jay Crawford and his vision for the station.”
Jay Crawford, owner of Edge Media Group, said: “This is an exciting time as we take our stations to the next level. Getting Micky on board for Edge 1’s Breakfast Show and to help steer our programming is amazing.”
Current breakfast presenter Mark Martin will move to Edge 2 to present weekday afternoons.