Dean Walker is gearing up to celebrate his 300th show on Sunbury Radio.
Mr Walker, who hosts ‘In the Jailhouse Tonight’, will air his 300th show soon, and is very excited to have reached this milestone.
“It’s a music-based show with a big focus on alternative country and folk music, in particular Australian local acts,” he said.
“Most weeks I try and interview a special guest musician, and it’s really about trying to support local acts as well and give them the opportunity to get their music heard across the airwaves.”
He said the name comes from a fascination with songs about jail and prison.
“Each week the show contains a ‘Prison Song of the Week’,” he said.
Mr Walker started volunteering at Sunbury Radio in 2019, but having his own show was never on his radar.
“I kind of fell into it just by having a love and interest of music, and ever since then, it’s been a great hobby … and I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many local acts through doing the show and getting some connections there and finding out more about the industry and that’s led me to becoming a lot more passionate about wanting to support local music,” he said.
As for the 300th show, he’s planning some special guests and fanfare.
In the Jailhouse Tonight is on every Wednesday evening, with the 300th episode airing on 3 December from 8pm to 10pm.
Tune in to 99.3fm or live through sunburyradio.com.au
