Gavin Koppel

In brief:

  • A.K.A.:
    Gavin K
  • What do I do?:
    1pm – 4pm: The Weekend Jam with Gavin K
  • Go-to feel-good track:
    Roots — Callum Scott

How did you get into radio?

I  auditioned on 2 occassions at the SABC and failed but I was determind to make it and years later joined Radio 2000. Worked at LM Radio and Mix and now 919

What do you love about working with 919?

I am aligned with the values of 919. The promotion of kindness and caring and uplifting the audience with positivity has been my philosophy and 919 stands on that ground. 

If we say Joburg, what comes to mind?

Folks with hearts of Gold 💛

Where are you based, and what’s the route you travel to get to the station?

5 minutes from the station. Dunkeld West 

What do you get up to when you’re not doing your show / working at 919?

I chair an NGO; The Shout Foundation 

Who are your favourite artists and genres?

You can't put me in a frame. I can go from Bach to The Beatles to Boston to Bon Jovi