Laois Today podcast host Brian Moss is set for a new challenge and is taking over a brand new late night show to be known as The Late Shift on Midlands 103.
Brian is currently presenter of the weekend Sport and Music show The Saturday Beat which he will continue to present. He can also be heard as a reporter for news and sport across the station.
He takes over the slot from long time host Seanie Morris is who is moving to a commercial role with the station.
Moss previously presented the Breakfast show on Tipp FM and music shows with Spin South West and several other local stations and has also worked at national level with both Newstalk and RTE.
Commenting on the move Will Faulkner, Group Programme Director of Tindle radio, Midlands 103’s parent company said,
“We’re delighted to be bringing Brian on board for late nights here on Midlands 103.”
“We really like what Brian has brought to weekends since taking over the Saturday music and sports show last year and we know his brand of off the cuff entertainment and his ability to engage with listeners along with his irreverent style will really help us build our night time audience.”
“Listeners appetites have changed from wanting pure music to more of content and music mix and this is right up Brian’s alley.”
“We’re always listening to what our audience wants and adapting to ensure that we remain the most listened to station across the Midlands.”
“It’s a very exciting time here at Midlands 103 along with this show we recently launched a brand new Saturday afternoon show with Neil Molly.”
“Neil has really hit the ground running and is already a hit with listeners which has been great and we are confident that Brian will very quickly bring listeners on board so it’s a great time to be involved with the station.”
Speaking about the new show Moss says he is delighted to be taking on late nights.
“To say I’m excited about been given the show would be an understatement to say the least. Seanie presented in the slot for over a decade and did a brilliant job and hopefully I can do the same.”
“The show will have plenty for everyone, great music, interviews, fun features and a bit of late night mischief thrown in for good measure!! I just can’t wait to get started.”
“Will and the management team at Midlands have always been great to me in terms of support and giving me opportunities when they arise, I’ve a path worn to Will’s office at this stage pitching ideas over the years and that door has always been open and I fully intend to make the show a “must listen to” for our listeners, to get this opportunity on my own local station is absolutely brilliant”
The Late Shift with Brian Moss kicks off Monday 29th July on Midlands 103 airing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 10 pm to 12 pm.
