Neil Symon

On the Rebound
Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm

It is said that if you remember the 60’s you weren’t there. Neil can help bring back those memories of the1960’s through the sound track and the headlines of this fantastic decade. Maybe he can unlock a few memories or introduce you to something new, music from 48 years ago along with information that you may find unbelievable. Neil has pleasure in bringing you “ON THE REBOUND”, the Hits and History from 1960 to 69.
Written, compiled and presented by Neil Symon.
So make it date, 7.00, Monday evenings on Meridian fm 87.7, go on, put it in your diary.

Funky Weekend
Friday 8:00 - 11:00 pm

On Friday's join the team for "Funky Weekend" at 8pm, Three hours of classic Soul, Disco, Jazz and most of all FUNK. Kick starting your weekend and putting Funn back into Funnk. Neil plays loads of classic dance music from the 1960's through to the 1980's, and chats with the "Funky Weekend" team. Neil Symon, Gareth "Silver Sleeves" Parks and the "Internationally aclaimed" "Dandy" Andy, will put a smile on your face with their own style of comedy. Join in with the fun by telephone or e-mail (this is encouraged) and each week there is the chance to win an exclusive “Funky Weekend” coffee mug.
To sum it all up, three hours of great music, eye watering zany chat AND A mug.

I have been a mobile & Club D.J. since I was 17 (just a few years ago), and started my radio presenting at Hospital Radio Cuckfield. Once the station had moved to the Princess Royal Hospital I helped design the new studios and went on to be one of the main officers at the station. I have done shows on both Capital Radio and Sovereign and started my community radio work with Uckfield f.m.

Once the idea of a community station for East Grinstead was hatched, I was there like a shot, right from the beginning.

Life before Meridian fm - what were you up to?
Having Monday and Friday evenings to myself.

The first music track I bought was…
The Beatles - Hello Goodbye

I don't feel like dancing - what will you play to get me on the dance floor?
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

Which song sums up your journey so far?
W.O.L.D. - Harry Chapin

A day at the races or a night at the opera?
A night at the Opera, a man has to sleep

I wish I had invented…
Time Travel. Oh! Nobodies invented it yet?

The invite says fancy dress, who are you going as?
A Belly Dancer

Ah, there's the receipt - what are you returning and what do you want instead?
My old body for a new one

What song have you listened to the most?
The ring tone on my mobile.

I hate to ask...but whose autograph did you insist on getting?
Anybody who is willing to write my name on their cheque

Which song do you wish you'd written?
Bohemian Rhapsody, not that I think it's a great song, but think of the royalties.

It's my round - what are you having?
A Nice Malt or a lovely cupa rosie

Je ne regrette rien - et vous?
Iv'e made many mistakes, but if I had a chance to relive my life, I know I would make them all again

We've been a great audience - how will you send us home smiling?
By giving everyone a £10 note

My philosophy on life in one word is…
Wow!

I have taken part in an extreme sport… (If not, which would you consider doing?)
Shopping

If I could invite anyone, living or dead, to dinner for some great conversation I would ask…
Paul McCartney

I think the most overrated/underrated thing or person is… Russell Brand (Overrated).