BURY singer Jsky is celebrating landing his very own show on BBC Radio Manchester.
After two years as a contributor to the BBC, Jsky has been signed as a freelance presenter and is set to host his own show later this month.
Following a stint as the showbiz correspondent for BBC Radio Manchester's breakfast show with Chelsea Norris, Jsky caught the attention of BBC producers who booked him to be a regular guest on afternoon shows discussing the latest trending topics with Becky Want.
He has also been a panellist on the "Dead Good Show", debating everything from politics to TV and entertainment.
He will now host Wednesday night’s “Dead Good Show” taking over from Asma Younus.
He said: “This is an incredible opportunity that I won't take lightly.
"Although I've worked really hard to get here, I know I wouldn't be here if it weren't for some people who fought really hard to get me through the door.
“I really want to do Manchester proud and make my family smile. I'm going to need all the support I can get.
"Who knows where a gig like this could take me.”
Bury Pride headliner Jsky
The singer, songwriter, fashionista and star of Channel 4's Naked Beach has been dominating the airwaves for the past year on Gaydio, the largest LGBT+ station in the world with his weekly Monday evening show, gaining support from the likes of RuPaul's Drag Race stars Divina De Campo, Karen from Finance and X Factor Winner Sam Bailey.
He was one of the body positive hosts on Channel Four’s Naked Beach in 2019 where he helped participants gain the confidence to strip naked.
Also, last month he spoke to more than 50 schools with network company Cisco on the topic of body image and online safety to help provide the next generation with a series of tools and inspiration to survive in the digital age.
He features in the number one best-selling book, "Body Happy Kids" by Molly Forbes and was interviewed on the world stage by Tom Standage, the deputy editor of The Economist during their Open Future Festival, debating the agenda for the 21st century.
Jsky is the headline act for Bury Pride on April 30 and is set to perform queer empowerment song "Out" from his EP À La Mode.
Jsky hosts The Dead Good Show on BBC Radio Manchester on Wednesday evenings from 27th April at 7-10pm via 95.1 FM, on BBC Sounds and DAB.
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