FEATURE: Draperstown s Gemma relishing new Radio One Introducing role
The County Derry musician and presenter maintains strong links to her local area.
Gemma Bradley presents Radio One s Introducing show on Sunday nights.
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Liam Tunney speaks to County Derry musician and radio presenter Gemma Bradley about balancing music and presenting, the pride in introducing new artists to listeners, and her continued passion for contributing to her local community.
Gemma Bradley laughs at the suggestion she appears to be loving life.
“I definitely am, I m very lucky and fortunate to be in the position I m in. I get to do what I love and I m enjoying every minute of it,” she tells me.
County Derry’s Gemma to make Radio 1 debut
The Ballinascreen woman is the new host of the BBC Introducing show.
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A County Derry musician is set to make her debut as host of BBC Radio One’s ‘Introducing’ show this evening.
Gemma Bradley, from Draperstown, joins the station following a successful stint presenting BBC Radio Ulster s Across the Line programme.
The former St Patrick s College, Maghera student has been performing at festivals since her mid-teens and released her debut single Wicker Men in 2015.
The County Derry native said last year that she was beyond thrilled with the move, which sees her succeed presenter Huw Stephens on the popular BBC Introducing show.