In light of all of this and to help our listeners during this lockdown period, Good Hope FM will be launching the ‘Virtual Party’ on Saturday, 28 March.  The party goes live on Good Hope FM’s social media platforms, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitter and Instagram Live from 20:00 – 01:00 during Doctor’s in the House hosted by Dr. Jules and The Main Stage hosted by Jason Spikes.  The Virtual Party line-up includes Dr. Jules, Jason Spikes, DJ Gremlin, TwinzSpin, DJ MD and Grant Lesch.

On Friday, 01 May 2020, Good Hope FM will launch the all new on-air line-up for 2020 in accordance with the station’s listener and regional demographics.  The shake-up to the on-air line-up launches with veteran radio personality, Stan Mars, moving from his current mid-morning show to host ‘The Big Breakfast with Stan Mars’ from 06:00 – 09:00.  Stan Mars who has more than 20 years of broadcasting experience, is a well-known personality and is easily recognisable for his big, husky voice.  The all-new big breakfast show includes local stand-up comedian, Dalin Oliver, bringing you the latest sports news, Andriques Petersen on news and Gaby G, former 5FM presenter, to guide you through traffic.  The team will bring their authentic flavour to the airwaves, ensuring the show is relevant to Capetonians by Capetonians.

The change stirs up the rest of the daytime line-up with Leigh-Anne Williams, TV personality and local IT-girl, taking over the airwaves from 09:00 – 12:00 with ‘The Morning Show with Leigh-Anne Williams’.  Dan Corder will shift into the lunchtime spot to ensure you get a taste of the best music with ‘Beats by Dan’ from 12:00 - 15:00.  Kyeezi will continue to steer ‘The Great Drive’ from 15:00 – 18:00.  Celest Anthony moves from the weekends to take over her new show ‘Homecoming’ from 18:00 – 21:00 before handing the reins over to the legendary Grandmaster Ready D.  LV will continue to hold the fort with ‘The Late Show’ on Monday and Tuesdays from 23:00 to 01:00.

The station will transform listeners’ late-night listening from Wednesday evenings, 23:00 – 01:00 with ‘The Beat Boutique’ hosted by well-known DJ, Josh Borrill.  Identical twins, Jade and Shad Isaacs will take over Thursday evenings with ‘The TwinzSpin Mash-Up Show’.  The twins are better known on the entertainment and club scene, as TwinzSpin.  The revamped evenings will bring fresh new talent to Cape Town’s airwaves.

The weekends see hot new additions joining the team to shake up Cape Town, with the introduction of popular social media content creator, Devdondidit (Devon Saunders) hosting ‘The Turn Up with Devdondidit’ on Saturday’s 12:00 – 15:00.  He will be followed by, popular local artist, Chad Saaiman hosting ‘Saaiman Says’ from 15:00 – 18:00 (Saturday and Sunday), who is dedicated to creating a platform and showcasing new local talent to grow the industry while sharing his favourite tunes.

Sunday’s will introduce new shows like ‘Freshly Pressed’ with Omar Morto from 09:00 – 12:00 followed by your girlfriends favourite DJ, Garth B with ‘Thank Garth it’s Sunday’ from 12:00 – 15:00.  To round off Sunday, 2019 Good Hope FM Campus DJ Search Winner, Nkanyezi ‘Kenzi’ Sikakane will ease you into the new week with ‘The K Element’ from 22:00 – 01:00.

Natano Brache, Acting Station Manager, says “Good Hope FM has always strived to provide listeners with the best music while keeping them informed and entertained.  As Cape Town’s original radio station, Good Hope FM does its utmost to showcase new and undiscovered talent and is accustomed to constantly reinventing itself to stay ahead of the curve.”  Brache continues: “Our 2020 line-up is packed with a combination of experience, talent, and diversity, offering our listeners a variety of dynamic and fresh shows.  The times ahead are definitely exciting.”

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THE BIG BREAKFAST WITH STAN MARS (L–R)

Jason Abels (Producer); Gaby G (Traffic); Stan Mars (Host); Andriques Petersen (News); Dalin Oliver (Sports)


 

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