  ARCHIVE 1990-1999
....featuring pictures and audio from Aire FM and Magic 828 through the 1990's
      Aire FM originated from Radio Aire which previously broadcast on 828 AM (362 Medium Wave) and 96.3 FM.
On 17th July 1990, the frequencies split and Aire FM continued to broadcast on FM only. The station had a
fresh new sound and would play the latest chart music, in contrast to it's new sister station Magic 828,
which would play music from the 60's and 70's. This is the schedule for Aire FM from 1990:
06:00 - Richard James
09:30 - Ross Dickinson
13:00 - FM Jam
14:00 - Kenny Stevens
18:00 - Chart Attack
19:00 - Carl Kingston
22:00 - Superstation (Tony Adams from late 1990)
01:00 - Superstation (Mike Vitti from late 1990)
Weekend presenters included Chris Moyles, Paul Stead, Paul Conroy, Nick Babb and Colin Slade.
Networked presenters included Emperor Roscoe, Benny Brown and David Jensen.
Presenters from 1991 and 1992 included Mark Page and Dave Simons.
The Aire FM 'Kizz 90' Jingles: 1990Aire.mp3
Aire FM Profile Pictures 1990     
In 1992, Aire FM made the decision to change the station name and include 80's
songs in it's mix of music. This is the schedule for Radio Aire FM in 1992:
06:00 - Richard James
09:30 - Daragh Corcoran
13:00 - Tony Collins
16:00 - Stuart Ellis
19:00 - The Power Hour
20:00 - Warren Moore
00:00 - The Quiet Storm
01:00 - Julian Wharam
Weekend presenters included Carl Kingston, Simon Hirst, Mike Toolan,
Nick Babb, Neil Rudd, Sarah Griffiths and David Jensen.
The Radio Aire FM 'The Beat' Jingles: 1992Aire.mp3
Radio Aire FM Profile Pictures 1992
         In 1995, the station name changed to 96.3 Aire FM using it's new Music Power branding. One year later, this idea
was revamped and changed to 'The New 96.3 Aire FM'. This is the schedule from the station in 1996:
06:00 - Warren Moore & Vicky Locklin
10:00 - Bruno Brookes
13:00 - Richard James
16:00 - Simon Clarke
19:00 - Julian Wharam
22:00 - Elisa Hilton
01:00 - Nick Babb
Weekend presenters included Carl Kingston, Neil Rudd and Dr Neil Fox.
The New 96.3 Aire FM Profile Pictures 1996
 In 1998, 'The New' was dropped from the station name and a new schedule was introduced with a new logo.
Then by 2000, to follow the corporate Emap 'Big City' branding, the logo was changed again.
 Since 2001, the station name has reverted back to Radio Aire. It plays current chart music, together with
a mix of songs from the 80's and 90's. Currently, the breakfast show is presented by Rich Williams,
Griffo is on mid-mornings and Dan Morfitt presents afternoons. Other shows are networked with
Viking FM in Hull, Hallam FM in Sheffield and Key 103 in Manchester.
 The Radio Aire Official Website:
    Magic 828 began when Radio Aire split its AM and FM frequencies to form 2 different stations.
It was launched by Roger Kirk at 8:28am on 17th July 1990 and the first song played was Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles.
The station slogan was 'The All Time Great Music Station' as it specialised in playing music from the 60's and 70's.
The station name was created by Bob Preedy who was a presenter on Radio Aire at the time.
The Launch of Magic 828: 1990MagicLaunch.mp3
The original 1990 schedule for Magic 828:
06:00 - Roger Kirk
09:30 - Ray Stroud
13:00 - Magic Mix
14:00 - Peter Tait
18:00 - Nothing But The 60's
19:00 - Mike Vitti (Andy Siddell from late 1990)
22:00 - Alex Hall
01:00 - Superstation (Mike Vitti from late 1990)
Weekend presenters included Johnny Moran, Steve Warren, Jimmy Savile and Noddy Holder.
Sport would also be covered by Tim White and Rod Studd.
Presenters from 1991 and 1992 included Mark Jones, Kev Roberts and Graham Thornton.
The Magic 828 'TM Century' Jingles: 1990Magic.mp3
Magic 828 Profile Pictures 1990
         In 1992, a slight change of schedule was introduced, although the music remained of the same format.
06:00 - Peter Tait
09:30 - Ray Stroud
13:00 - Magic Mix
14:00 - Andy Siddell
18:00 - Nothing But The 60's
19:00 - Kev Roberts
22:00 - Roger Kirk
01:00 - Jason Cullen
Weekend presenters included Steve Warren, Brian Cooke, Bob Preedy, Wayne Dutton and Allan Hollings. The Magic 828 'TM Century' Jingles: 1994Magic.mp3
Magic 828 Profile Pictures 1992
        By the late 90's, Magic 828 had changed it's music policy and began to play easy listening music from the 60's to present.
The station slogan was 'The Big Easy' and a new logo was introduced. Around this time, other AM stations within
the Emap group began to change their names to 'Magic' and played music of the same format.
Since 2001, the station has reverted it's music policy back to a 60's and 70's format. It is mainly networked from
Newcastle together with other Magic stations within the group, except for the breakfast show which has been presented
locally by Peter Tait, then Paul Carrington and currently Glenn Pinder. Nick Babb presents Sunday breakfast.
News, weather and travel is also produced locally together with local commercial breaks.
The Magic 828 Official Website:
In Memory of
  Peter Tait & Roger Kirk |
