Weekend Breakfast with Jack Sullivan
Saturday 23rd June 2012
Join Jack Sullivan between 9:00am and 12:00pm for Weekend Breakfast, on Gateway 97.8.
Hear the latest road and rail reports, with travel on the half hour. Find out what the papers are saying, with a glance up of the morning’s front pages. There will be sports and entertainment updates, local events, regular news and weather bulletins, plus I’ll be looking at the world of business. And, lots of great music too, with a song from a local artist.
So, set your alarm clock for 9:00am and join Jack Sullivan around the breakfast table for some truly local radio, right here from the heart of Eastgate.
Contact:
If you want to get in touch with Weekend Breakfast, maybe you want to do a shoutout or have a song request perhaps, then please feel free to call or text on 01268 833978 or send an email to studio@gateway978.com and I will do my best to read them out.
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You’ll find everything you need to know within those 3 hours.
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Basildon and East Thurrock’s Brighter Sound, coming to you from the heart of Eastgate.
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Weekend Breakfast with Jack Sullivan
Jack Sullivan is in the studio on Saturday 12th May with Weekend Breakfast, kick starting your morning between 9:00am and 12:00pm on your award winning station.
I’ll be waking you up and easing you into your day, with traffic and travel bulletins, news and weather, sports and showbiz round-up’s, chat and features, local events, and great music.
In the first hour, it’s Kelly’s Diary at 9:25am, so if you are looking for local events, then I’ll have all the what’s on, in and around the area. That’s followed by your first look out on to the roads and trains, with a Travel Update at 9:30am, your Showbiz round-up at 9:35am, and taking a look at the front pages of the newspapers at around 9:50am.
The second hour will contain your Cinema Listings for Empire in Basildon at 10:15am, with 3 films that I recommend to go and see. That’s followed by another Travel Update at 10:30am, your Sports round-up at 10:35am, and the TV Listings, If you’re just planning on staying indoors. May even do an artist back-to-back.
Then, the last hour is where I have On This Day In History at 11:15am, including the Number One Songs. Followed by Your final Travel Update at 11:30am, talking to Tyler Pittaway about Coffee and Tea, and The Local Chart at 2pm, to find out Who will be this week’s number one? Then I will be leaving the show with Things You Didn’t Know This Time Last Week, and maybe throw in some weird stories.
Don’t forget, travel every half past the hour, getting you the latest on the roads and trains, and playing a local artist. Weather and News Headlines at the top of the hour.
Contact:
If you want to get in touch with Weekend Breakfast, maybe you want to do a shoutout, send a song request, got a birthday or anniversary etc, then please feel free to leave your messages. Call or text the studio on 01268 833978, email studio@gateway978.com, or send a tweet, and I will do my best to read them out.
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You’ll find everything you need to know within those 3 hours.
Tune in to Gateway 97.8 by visiting the website on www.gateway978.com and clicking the Listen Live button on the top of the page, listen on 97.8FM on the radio, or install the TuneIn Radio Player App on to your mobile phone device and search for us.
Basildon and East Thurrock’s Brighter Sound, coming to you from the heart of Eastgate.
read moreV Festival 2012
V Festival 2012 Line-Up at Hylands Park
V Festival which will take place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Saturday 18th August and Sunday 19th August, have announced their line up this evening, with The Stone Roses and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds & The Killers and Snow Patrol confirmed as the headline acts for this year. Thursday 1st March will see Tickets go on sale to Essex residents, before going nationally across the UK on Friday 2nd March. Are you a Virgin Media customer? Then you can buy tickets from 10:00am on Monday 27th February. Will it be another sell out event? I reckon so!
Saturday 18th August:
The Stone Roses and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Sunday 19th August:
The Killers and Snow Patrol
Also Featured Across The Weekend:
Nicki Minaj • David Guetta • Tinie Tempah • Ed Sheeran
Example • Tom Jones • Keane • Madness
James Morrison • Nero • Emeli Sande • Friendly Fires
Happy Mondays • Professor Green • Olly Murs • Noah & The Whale
Ben Howard • Rizzle Kicks • Frank Turner • Labrinth
Maverick Sabre • The Enemy • Miles Kane • Dappy
Rodrigo Y Gabriela • Pixie Lott • Lissie • Shed Seven
The Ting Tings • The Human League • The Proclaimers • The Stranglers
Reverend And The Makers • Inspiral Carpets • The Rifles • DJ Fresh
Tickets:
Remember, all of Essex residents can get hold of special allocation tickets this Thursday, before they go on sale nationally this Friday. Also, if you live with a postcode within a three mile radius of Hylands Park, then you can get your hands on a limited number of tickets, that will be available, as defined by Royal Mail.
Essex tickets will go on sale on Thursday 1st March from 9:00am, with all the details available on www.vfestival.com. The rest of the tickets for the country will go on sale from 10:00am on Friday 2nd March. Virgin Media customers can buy tickets from 10:00am on Monday 27th February.
What do you think of this year’s line up?
What do you think about this year’s line up? Do you think it will be another sell out event? Are there any acts which you would of liked to have seen performing? Let me know what you think by calling or texting on 01268 833978 between 9am and 12pm on Saturday 3rd March or send an email to studio@gateway978.com and I will do my best to read out your comments.
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Sunday Roast 12pm-3pm
Sunday 26th February
Jack Sullivan is in the studio with Sunday Roast, serving a delicious selection of songs for your Sunday afternoon between 12:00pm and 3:00pm on your award winning station.
I’ll be bringing you the latest traffic and travel updates, your sports and showbiz round-up, chat and features, and great music. Includes weather and headlines from the Sky News Centre at the top of the hour.
During the show I will be taking a recap of what’s been happening around the world this week, looking at the headlines of the newspapers, as well as this day in history, birthdays and much more.
Haven’t decided what to do this Sunday afternoon?
Kelly’s Diary has all the What’s On in and around the area. I’ll be telling you what’s on at Empire and Vue Cinema, Towngate and Thameside Theatre and The Cliffs Pavillion, as well as the programmes recommended to watch on TV if you’re staying in, and songs that you should listen out for.
Fancy working in Radio?
There’s an opportunity in April 2012 if you are 15 years old or over which I will be mentioning. I will also have all the details about this years Battle Of The Bands 2012.
Digital TV Switchover:
Everyone in Essex needs to be ready for the switchover in April or you will lose TV channels. If you have 5 channels or fewer on any TV in your home, you will need to covert it to digital. Can the Switchover Help Scheme switch your TV to digital? Gateway 97.8 has all the information to help you go digital.
Contact Us:
If you want to get in touch with Sunday Roast, maybe you want to do a shoutout or send a song request perhaps, then please feel free to call or text on 01268 833978 or send an email to studio@gateway978.com and I will do my best to read them out.
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Twitter: @Gateway978
You’ll find everything you need to know within those 3 hours.
Tune in to Gateway 97.8 by visiting the website on www.gateway978.com and clicking the Listen Live button on the top of the page, listen on 97.8FM on the radio, or install the TuneIn Radio Player App on to your mobile phone device and search for us.
Basildon and East Thurrock’s Brighter Sound from the heart of Eastgate.
read moreThe BRIT Awards 2012
Latest News:
Tuesday night saw Adele be named MasterCard British Album of the Year for her multi-platinum album 21 at this year’s BRIT Awards.
This is her second album and has sold over 17 million copies worldwide and topped charts when it was released in 2011, which contains songs such as Rolling In The Deep, Set Fire To The Rain, and of course Someone Like You.
Adele took the award after being part of the nomination with Coldplay’s album Mylo Xyloto, Ed Sheeran’s +, Florence & The Machine’s Ceremonials and PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake.
She also won the British Female Solo Artist Award. Someone Like You has became one of her biggest selling songs since 2011. She took the award after being up against Florence & The Machine, Jessie J, Kate Bush and Laura Marling.
The International Breakthrough award went to Melancholy pop sensation Lana Del Ray, who has boasted the biggest album so far this year, which includes songs Video Games and Born To Die. This success-streak has made her win her first ever BRIT Awards nomination. The debut album Born To Die has already topped the album charts this month. She won the award against Aloe Blacc, Bon Iver, Foster The People and Nicki Minaj.
Ed Sheeran won the British Breakthough Act award after building a name for himself on the UK’s live scene. It’s been a year already since he started doing his huge hits such as Lego House, Drunk and The A Team as well as his album +. He has done that well that he is this year’s most nominated BRITs artist and picked up four awards. He battled against Anna Calvi, Emeli Sande, Jessie J and The Vaccines to win this award. He also performed his song Lego House.
The artist also won the British Male Solo Artist award. He had a bit of competition though against James Blake, James Morrison, Noel Gallagher and Professor Green. The artist even said himself, “I really didn’t expect to get this one.”
The young star song’s are a blend between folk and hip-hop and can be heard much on his debut album +. He has scored three Top Ten hits with his singles The A Team, You Need Me, I Don’t Need You and Lego House in 2011.
Coldplay have been named BRITs 2012 British Group and have previously done so in 2001, 2003 and 2006. They also took Best British Group on 2001 and 2003 plus British Single in 2006, and performed at this year’s BRITS. The group were up against Arctic Monkeys, Chase & Status, Elbow and Kasabian, but Coldplay who have had massive success with their singles Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, Paradise and their album Mylo Xyloto, won the award.
Rihanna has been named International Female Artist. She collected this award as well as performing, and has also won the International Female Solo Artist award in 2011 as well as being nominated for it in 2008 and 2010. She was up against Beyonce, Bjork, Feist and Lady Gaga for this award and said thanks to all her fans for all their support.
What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction won BRITs 2012 Best British Single. The five-piece have rose to massive success ever since their single reached Number 1 back in September 2011.
And finally, Bruno Mars won BRITs 2012 International Male Artist. The singer has had massive international hits since the last 12 months, which includes Grenade and The Lazy Song.
He won the award after beating Aloe Blacc, Bon Iver, David Guetta and Ryan Adams.
Sir Peter Blake designed all of the awards at the BRITs 2012.
Full Winners List:
Critics’ Choice Award – Emeli Sande
Outstanding Achievement Award –
Blur
Best British Female – Adele
Best International Male – Bruno Mars
Best International Female – Rihanna
Best British Male – Ed Sheeran
Best British Group – Coldplay
Best International Group – Foo Fighters
British Breakthrough Act – Ed Sheeran
International Breakthrough Act – Lana Del Rey
Best British Album – Adele
Best British Single – One Direction
