Post by Jessica on Feb 16, 2010 18:54:34 GMT 8
Nicky Byrne hosts 2fm's Celebrity Sunday
5 Feb 2010
Westlife's Nicky Byrne will be playing the tunes this weekend and next rather than singing them when he takes over as host of RTÉ 2fm's 'Celebrity Sunday'.
Each week he will be playing a selection of songs plucked from his own personal collection which have influenced him in his life and musical career. He may also ring one or two of his celebrity friends so be sure to tune in.
Speaking about hosting Celebrity Sunday, Nicky said: "This is a brilliant challenge for me and something I've always wanted to try. It's a great experience to get on the other side of the desk. It is nice to dip my toe into something different and new. Westlife have always had a really good relationship with RTE 2fm and it was an honour to be asked to present my own show on national radio.
"I will be playing an exclusive from the B-side of the new single called 'Please stay' which my father always enjoyed and which we sang at his funeral last November."
Celebrity Sunday is a new strand of programmes on RTÉ 2fm where well-known lovers of music share their own personal mix-tape.
Some more big names are set to appear over the next few months of 2010.
Catch Nicky's show at 5pm on Sunday.
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Nicky Byrne signs for extra 2fm shows
15 Feb 2010
Westlife's Nicky Byrne has proved himself so popular with radio audiences in Ireland and abroad that he has signed to present two extra shows for 2fm's 'Celebrity Sunday' series.
Byrne's Celebrity Sunday programme yesterday broke into the worldwide top-ten trends on Twitter which is an unprecedented occurrence for an Irish radio programme.
Click here to listen to a podcast of the show -> www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_celebritysunday.xml
Listeners from around the world tuned in yesterday, with activity noted in Mexico, Chile, England, Scotland, Philippines, Ireland and Indonesia. RTÉ 2fm's Twitter account twitter.com/RTE_2fm saw remarkable levels of activity as it trended worldwide.
Speaking about the show, Nicky said: "I'm really enjoying hosting my own show.more than I thought I would. It's a brilliant chance to play some of my favourite music to the nation from both the past and present.
"I obviously have years and years ahead of me with Westlife but trying these new things out while I have some time keeps it fresh. I'm totally blown away by the response my show has had on Twitter, email and through the 2fm website. Gerry Ryan had better watch out, I have a chair with my name on it in studio now."
Celebrity Sunday is on RTÉ 2fm on Sundays at 5pm (GMT).