David Day (broadcaster) facts for kids
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David Day
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| Born | 1951 New South Wales, Australia
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| Died | 1 May 2015 (aged 63–64) |
| Other names | Daisy Day |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
| Years active | 1960s–2015 |
David "Daisy" Day (born in 1951, died May 1, 2015) was a famous Australian radio broadcaster. He was well-known for his work in Adelaide, South Australia. David Day also started something very special: the South Australian Music Hall of Fame. People often call it the SA Music Hall of Fame.
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Who Was David Day?
David Day started his career as a disc jockey when he was just 16 years old. He began in Moree, New South Wales. In 1973, he moved to Adelaide. There, he worked at popular radio stations like 5KA and SAFM. Later, in 1995, he joined Triple M.
His Book
In 2013, David Day wrote a book about his life. It was called Rock Jock. This book shared stories from his many years in radio.
His Passing
David Day passed away on May 1, 2015. He was 63 years old.
The SA Music Hall of Fame
David Day had a big dream to honor South Australian musicians. He wanted to create a special place for them. This dream became the South Australian Music Hall of Fame. It started at the Goodwood Institute in Unley.
Why It Started
David got the idea from his friend, John Vincent. Sadly, John passed away in 2009. David then worked hard to make their shared dream come true.
Who Gets Honored?
The SA Music Hall of Fame celebrates musicians from South Australia. It includes famous bands like Cold Chisel and Masters Apprentices. It also honors many local musicians who deserve recognition.
Working Together: AMC
Gary Burrows from APRA helped David Day meet Enrico Morena. Enrico started the Adelaide Music Collective (AMC). David and Enrico worked together on events called the AMC Sessions. The AMC is a group of music experts in Adelaide. They work together to make Adelaide a great place for music.
Where Is It Now?
In December 2015, the SA Music Hall of Fame moved. It moved from the Goodwood Institute to St Paul's Creative Centre. This center is on Pulteney Street in Adelaide city centre. Other music groups, like Music SA, are also there. In October 2019, the Hall of Fame expanded into a new area within the center.
The Adelaide Music Collective officially became a company in July 2016. Since July 2017, it has been known as the AMC SA Music Hall of Fame.
