8 January 2025
Megan Percival, a former Fife College student, has been chosen to present a show on BBC Radio 1 as part of the station’s prestigious Christmas Presenter Takeover. Megan, a self-confessed Eurovision super-fan, will bring her passion for Euro-pop to the nation with a specially curated show on Monday (13 January).
Megan’s show, billed as ‘Eurovision super-fan Megan Percival has your ultimate guide to the biggest Euro-pop!’, will spotlight her love for the contest and feature some of her favourite tracks from Eurovision history. The opportunity comes as part of Radio 1’s annual Christmas Presenter Takeover, which showcases the UK’s freshest broadcasting talent and gives rising stars the chance to present on one of the country’s biggest platforms.
Megan, from Rosyth, said:
“To be selected as part of Radio 1’s Christmas Presenter Takeover is an honour for me. I’m absolutely buzzing to have the chance to represent the mighty Kingdom of Fife and share the pure Euphoria of Eurovision. Can’t wait to bring you some of my all-time favourite songs from the contest which all deserve your 12 points.”
Megan’s success follows a string of recent achievements by Fife College Media and Communications graduates, including Sharrell Carroll, who won Boom Radio’s first-ever Gold Award at the Student Radio Awards 2024 for her CampusCast Podcast. Megan herself earned two Gold Awards at the same ceremony for Best Specialist Music Programming and Best Entertainment Programming for her show All Things Alt. Now a student at Sunderland University, Megan continues to make her mark in the broadcasting world.
Jim Metcalfe, Fife College Principal, said:
“We are thrilled to see Megan’s talent recognised on such a significant platform. BBC Radio 1 is the dream of many aspiring broadcasters, and Megan’s success is a testament to her hard work and dedication. It’s also a fantastic showcase for Fife as a hub of creativity and ambition. We’ll all be tuning in to hear Megan fly the flag for Fife.”
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