Arif Faizi

Well I'm the Radio jockey for the community hour on Fiesta FM and my name is Arif Faizi. I started working for Fiesta as I wanted to talk about topics within the South of Hampshire and engage with individuals who can express their subject of interest. It's been fascinating, enlightening and educational as well as helping us all understand that a huge amount of work is being done by captivating individuals within our community. Lets share the knowledge and grow within ourselves by listening to the community hour on Fiesta fm. 

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My DJ career started in 1985 when turntables and records were the laptops and mp3s of the day. My first appearances were for the members of the Woolston and Sholing Conservative Club for whom I would play strict tempo, easy listening and maybe the occasional Elvis Presley song. Despite there being no social media, word soon got around that this young upstart had the potential to become a decent function DJ andmy reputation quickly developed with more and more bookings arriving via ‘word of mouth’.

In terms of radio, I began broadcasting in 1989 when I joined Southampton Hospital Broadcasting Association, progressing to the dizzy heights of presenter, technical operator and transmission controller. I have since gone on to do a degree in Broadcasting Studies and have worked for numerous radio stations including Wave 105. Nowadays, my ‘day job’ is running Chris Noon Entertainments – a booking agency for wedding and event entertainment – although my passion is (and always has been) radio!

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Craig has always had a love of music but hasn't ever found an instrument of his own to play. That was until he started volunteering in radio and realised his passion for the radio and great morning tunes. He has lived in Hedge End, Southampton for over 10 years now and is very happy to call it his home.

In his spare time he likes to collect vinyl records, kickbox, cook and ride his bike. Well... that's when his two young children let him of course.

On Sunday mornings you can join him from 8 - 10. It's a fun show full of upbeat tunes from the 80s to now, silly facts, jokes and everything you need to bring your Sunday up a notch.

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Being born in England but living in a household filled with Portuguese culture, I have developed an interest firstly through football which then turned into music. Portugal is a welcoming country and whilst it may be small in size it is massive in culture. From the villages to the big cities everyone shares the passion for happiness which is portrayed through their music.

Os Sons Do Tuga will play music that spans over three generations and even though many things have changed during this time every song is connected by the roots. 

If you are Portuguese and listening to the show I hope to bring you closer to home. For all those that are not I hope this encourages you to visit.

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Dean has been a soul man since the age of 12, thanks to his mum’s enviable vinyl album collection of American soul and Motown in the family’s old radiogram.

His DJ career started in the early eighties when he was spinning soul funk singles on a twin deck FAL DJ suitcase with no cross fader. The days of smoke machines, glitter balls, lip gloss (not his) and big hair (also not his!). These days he DJs at private parties and live events.

Being a Mod since the late seventies, he was influenced by the vibrant music scene of mod beat, Northern Soul, SKA, reggae, R&B, Motown, jazz and latin. Dean has owned many ‘scooters since the age of 14 and still rides a classic Lambretta today (without stabilisers!). An aircraft engineer since 1978, Dean worked all over the world as a contractor for 22 years before re-training as a construction planner in 2010. He also worked on the Thrust SSC jet car build team which still holds the land speed record since 1997. 

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In 1962 aged 6 I lived in a cafe so music has revolved all around my years. So I was always recording The Chart Show on yes, a CASSETTE PLAYER. My life passion has always been Music and Sport and ironically it was through sport that brought me to community radio. I was invited on to Awaaz FM for a sport show to talk about what I thought was going to be about my role as Sholing FC Secretary. I explained to Ali (station manager) I didn't feel that was a sport show so 4 weeks later 8 years ago in 2016 I was hosting Behind the Mic a new sports show for Awaaz FM, then I stood in for a couple of Drive Time Shows which led to me do 3 regularly weekly slots Mon, Weds & Fri. In 2018 I also joined Voice FM to co host the Wessex league football show and also a reggae show called Orange Street. 

By now I was also presenting shows regularly on Fiesta FM decades of pop, it's a kinda latin as well as reggae roots. 2 years ago I was asked to assist Felix CEO of Fiesta FM and took on the role of a  Director and Station Manager where we then had 6 presenters/volunteers we have now grown Fiesta FM to operate with 32 volunteers in various guises, where we now have an incredible team to work with. 

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I’m BabyDread, but my parents still call me Jason. Music is my passion especially Reggae. I am a big believer in using Music as Therapy. 

Since joining Fiesta, it has become my mission to share how the reggae community has always been a non-divided community. It’s a community of Love, Peace and Unity. We aim to Uplift people. Because when you can.  You should. The music only stops to start again.

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From my first experience of trying to record shows in my bedroom on a tape recorder in my early teens to now 50 years later and with over 35 years of Commercial, Hospital, and Community Radio experience it's great to be part of Fiesta 95fm. Join me every Friday between 2pm and 4pm for the best Latin music and pop hits from around the world on "Friday Fiesta".

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Jude One Eight is somewhat known in the Southampton music scene since moving to the city in 2006 from a top secret planet. Jude is also a guitarist, songwriter and comedian of sorts.

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The Hidden Treasures Show is a unique mix of music from the UK and around the world, featuring known and unknown artists. There are many great performers who sing fantastic songs in English, but are rarely heard in the UK. The show aims to broaden our knowledge of these artists. Keith started with radio in the late 1960’s, and the rumours he was broadcasting in the midlands, around the time of Radio Caroline, are not true. 

He has always had an interest in music and has performed as both a solo artist, and a member of several bands across the decades. Many Friday nights were spent with a guest singer / guitarist who turned out to be Ralph McTell!  More recently, Keith sings and plays keyboard, either on his own or with a guitarist as part of the duo Moonlight.

Keith has also been a radio amateur since the early 1980’s and built and operated communications equipment. Most days of the week, he is talking to someone around the world.

He is also a keen photographer and videographer and has travelled extensively to places such as Hawaii, Australia, and Mexico. 

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Fragile Lucy started volunteering as a radio presenter for Fiesta 95 FM back in March 2022, hosting her “ukulele radio show”. Since then she has interviewed the likes of Phil Dolman, Marc Gallagher, Matthew Quilliam, Elizabeth Pfeiffer and Manitoba Hal, had some local players and groups come and play live in the studio including “Southampton Ukulele Jam” and has also been lucky enough to the interview the master of the ukulele “Jake Shimabukuro” as well as being gratefully received by a local listeners the show has reached audiences as far as the USA and New Zealand! so you’re probably thinking it’s all George Formby? well… you’d be surprised Fragile Lucy plays a great mix of tunes dating back as far as a 1920s up to modern day from Jugband to hip hop with fun facts and great conversation in between, she is sure to keep you in good company for an hour!

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In his working life, Lucky Larry travelled the United States, Latin America and Africa. Now he shares music from his personal collection. Blues, country, jazz, folk, classic and psychedelic rock from the USA, klezmer, Gypsy brass band, and folk from Europe, plus tracks from across Latin America and Africa. You will hear songs you know and songs you have never heard before on Walking the Earth.

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My show is all about dance! I’m a DJ with cerebral palsy, and I play at the Orange Rooms, Southampton. I also help local artists in Southampton by promoting them during my show. I want to show that anyone with a learning disability can achieve their dreams!

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Catch Mags every Sunday evening, between 5pm & 7pm, playing requests and her own music choices from across the decades with fun and banter.  Features on the programme include The Anagram, Silly Song, Stupid Question, Silly Sign, Guess The Lyrics and a Cheezy Toon.

Mags has had an addiction to the buzz of radio and music, which started as a child, along with going to see local outside radio broadcasts, roadshows and live music. 

Mags presented for Winchester Hospital Radio, 1996-2006, presenting 'Artist of the Week' and 'Grin & Tonic' as well as live request shows, sometimes from a ward. Roles also included Ward Visiting Co-ordinator and Socials Organiser. She also ran her own mobile disco from 2000 – 2007 called Starsoundz. In 2024 Mags joined Fiesta 95 FM.

She works as a Front of House Assistant at 02 Guildhall Southampton, along with being part time receptionist at Brendoncare Knightwood, Chandlers Ford. 

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That's it, you've done it. You've finished another week, and now it’s the final hour before you go to sleep and do it all over again. The Night with Mark L is the last show of the week here on FiestaFM, giving you a chance to sit back and enjoy an hour of music, all centred around a set theme. Whether it’s an hour of songs you might have played on a brand-new Walkman on Christmas morning in 1983 or the kind of music you’d tell a friend, 'It’s okay if you haven’t heard of them,' it’s all here 11 till midnight every Sunday.

Welshman and former rapper and spoken word artist Mark L moved to Southampton in 2012 and fell in love with the city he now calls home. When asked, 'What music do you like?' Mark always replies, 'Everything,' a sentiment born from a lifelong love of music. So when the opportunity came to give back to the community he loves, he jumped at the chance and joined FiestaFM.

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Working for Fiesta Fm has been great for my mental health. It gives me a chance to give back to the community, it's a really great place to work I enjoy the great diverse team we have and the way we work, and I'm very proud and pleased to say they gave me the opportunity to be their first ever transgender presenter. 

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