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Danielle Perry (born 4 June 1980) is an English radio presenter and a talented musician. She is known for her work on many popular radio stations across the UK.

After finishing her music degree at Southampton University, Danielle started her career in radio. She began by helping out at local radio stations on the south coast of England. This was like an apprenticeship, where she learned how everything worked behind the scenes.

Danielle Perry's Radio Journey

Danielle Perry has had an exciting career in radio, working on many different stations.

Starting in Radio

For a few years, Danielle hosted shows on Power and Ocean FM. These were local stations in the south of England. Later, she moved to The Coast radio station.

Joining Kerrang! Radio

At The Coast, Danielle met Simon James and Hill, who were famous radio presenters. They invited her to join them at Kerrang! Radio, a station known for rock music. She became part of their breakfast show, which is a morning radio program. This show even won a special award called a Bronze Sony Radio Award!

After her success on the breakfast show, Danielle became a daytime presenter at Kerrang! Radio. She did a fantastic job, sometimes bringing in the most listeners for the station.

Moving to XFM and Q Magazine

From 2013 to 2015, Danielle worked at XFM London. She hosted the evening show from 7 PM to 10 PM on weekdays.

She also presented a main show for Q, a digital radio station linked to Q Magazine. For this show, she hosted live music sessions and interviewed guests. She also created special music lists for a new music program called Q NOW. In 2012, Danielle made a special show about the band Muse. This show was even featured in the first-ever Q Magazine on the iPad.

Working at Absolute Radio and Beyond

In 2015, Danielle Perry started a new show on Absolute Radio. She now presents shows on weeknights and Sundays. She also hosts a show on Absolute Radio 90s, which plays music from the 1990s.

More recently, in 2023, Danielle began presenting a show on Jazz FM. In 2024, she also started hosting the Saturday morning show on Scala Radio.

Danielle is also a judge for the AIM Independent Music Awards. She helps decide which independent music artists win awards. She also helps choose the artists for the BBC Sound of Poll each year.

Independent Projects

Danielle Perry has also worked on special independent radio projects.

The Selector Program

In 2012, Danielle hosted a program called The Selector. This show was made by Folded Wing and the British Council. It helped share British music with people all around the world. Danielle believed it was important to show the diverse sounds of the UK.

She also produced and presented other special shows. These included a show about the artist Bjork and a program for the AIM Awards in 2012.

Danielle Perry as a Musician

Besides being a radio presenter, Danielle Perry is also a talented musician. She often plays with her band at different music festivals and venues across the UK.

Playing Instruments

Danielle plays several instruments. She uses a 1966 Fender Rhodes and a Korg SV1-88, which are types of keyboards. She also plays the harmonium and piano.

Touring and Performing

In 2014, Danielle went on tour with the band Jim Jones Revue. She has also performed before other bands like Band of Skulls and Drenge.

Miss Perry Presents: Live Music Nights

Danielle Perry also creates and organizes her own live music events called "Miss Perry Presents."

Supporting New Music

Danielle started these nights because she wanted to support music she truly loved. She felt it was important to use her position in the music industry to help new artists.

These live music nights take place in Birmingham, at different venues. Danielle has been proud to host many great artists at these events.

Personal Life

Danielle Perry lives in Brighton with her husband and her daughter.