Mark Painter

Mark Painter grew up in the village of Nether Stowey, and always harboured a wish to become a Radio DJ.

Educated at Nether Stowey Primary School, and then at Dr Morgans in Bridgwater, Mark started his career being trained as an electronic engineer for a local music shop.

At the age of 21 he decided to make a career out of DJ'ing, and spent the next few years doing the rounds of pubs, clubs and private parties as a jobbing mobile DJ.

In the 70 and 80's there can be few places that he didn't play at with 'The Splodge Roadshow' being one of the top local mobile discos.

After taking time out to raise a family, Mark came back in contact with Dave Englefield, and together with Nick Rickards they formulated the plan to give Bridgwater and Sedgemoor its own ,radio station.

Mark now presents the Afternoon Show on Quaywest 102.4, 100.8 and 107.4, together with the Saturday Morning programme on Quaywest 107.4FM every Saturday between 8am and 12 Midday.

Mark Fact

Mark has an elder brother and sister - Keith & Sue

Mark Fact

Mark went to school at Dr Morgans - now Haygrove - in Bridgwater