Street Sounds Radio Presenter

Simon’s broadcasting background began at some of London’s major radio stations. His first DJ gig was at Roller City in Welwyn Garden City, hosting weekday and evening sessions with a mix of disco, house, funk and soul. During this time, he met Graham Gold and began producing Gold's specialist shows on London’s KISS 100 (answering phones, making coffee and filling in PRS sheets!). Simon also worked alongside Judge Jules at KISS. In 1998, Simon joined the record label and management company good:as as a junior A&R assistant. He was part of the team that secured, managed and marketed music artists globally, helping develop the early international profiles of Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and Ferry Corsten. At LBC, Simon produced and co-hosted the weekday overnight phone-in programme Through the Night with journalist Peter Deeley. As an airborne reporter he delivered live reports for LBC 97.3, LBC News 1152 and Heart 106.2. He also served as the UK correspondent for QANTAS, contributing to Channel 9’s “Up & Away” programme across their international routes. After moving to Australia, Simon produced the weekday afternoon talk and call-in show on ABC 702 Sydney. He was selected as the contracted continuity announcer BBC Television in Australia and New Zealand, providing voice overs for BBC Worldwide, UKTV and CBeebies. For five years, Simon hosted A World of Music, a live weekly show from Sydney on Brunei’s Pelangi FM, showcasing the best new music. He also presented The Hit Zone for Royal Brunei Airlines’ inflight entertainment service for six years. Now on Street Sounds Radio, Simon continues to bring his passion and experience to daytime radio, delivering a show that keeps the energy high and the music alive.

Simon Bennett