Belfast born Colin Murray began his career as a news reporter, cutting his teeth at the Ulster News Letter. Since then he has moved through the ranks at BBC Radio 1, deputising for various major shows and, landed a six month stint as host of the flagship evening music programme The Session. More importantly, his partnership with Edith Bowman flourished and both presented Saturday and Sunday Morning shows on the station, which led to their move to their weekday slot.
Despite being very serious about his thirst for music and his love of journalism, Colin's sense of humour has come to the fore of late, not just on radio but also on television.
His successful three series of Channel 4's 4Music have made him the face of quality music for the broadcaster, thanks to his witty and abrasive presenting style. Colin's television career also involved presenting EastEnders Revealed BBC3's insight into the nation's favourite soap, appearing as a regular guest on Liquid News and guest presenting BBC TV's Top of the Pops. He has co-hosted both the BBC3 and Radio 1 Glastonbury coverage, co-presented the Kerrang Awards and co-presented ITV2's coverage of The Brit Awards.
Awards wise, apart from being crowned IPR Northern Ireland Entertainment Journalist of the Year 2002 - for his long-standing music column in the Irish Sunday People - he also scooped a coveted Gold Sony Radio Broadcast Award. The Feature Award was for a documentary he made with All Out Productions entitled The Trouble With Drugs, described by the judges as 'An absorbing and informative piece of journalism.' Remaining true to his journalistic roots, Colin has also penned a monthly 'radio diary' for The Guardian newspaper.
Colin also DJ's at various clubs and Universities across the country.
