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'''James Cusack''' is a British broadcaster and DJ. He has presented for a number of UK radio networks, including [[BBC Radio 1]], [[Capital (radio network)|Capital]] and [[Heart (radio network)|Heart]]. He has been a presenter at [[Heart (radio network)|Heart radio]] since July 2018 and [[BBC Radio 1]] from December 2020 onwards.
'''James Cusack''' is a British broadcaster and DJ. He has presented for a number of UK radio networks, including [[BBC Radio 1]], [[Capital (radio network)|Capital]] and [[Heart (radio network)|Heart]]. He has been a presenter at [[Heart (radio network)|Heart]] since July 2018 and [[BBC Radio 1]] from December 2020 onwards.


In 2017, he was the warm-up act for [[Olly Murs]] as part of his UK arena tour. Cusack has played a number of DJ sets across [[Europe]] from 2017 onwards, including [[Sziget Festival]] and [[Untold Festival]]. Cusack also appeared with [[CamelPhat]] at [[Amnesia (nightclub)|Amnesia]] in [[Ibiza]].
In 2017, he was the warm-up act for [[Olly Murs]] as part of his UK arena tour. Cusack has played a number of DJ sets across [[Europe]] from 2017 onwards, including [[Sziget Festival]] and [[Untold Festival]]. Cusack also appeared with [[CamelPhat]] at [[Amnesia (nightclub)|Amnesia]] in [[Ibiza]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Cusack was born in [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web |title=From Sheffield hospital radio to presenting at Radio 1 |url=https://topicuk.co.uk/from-sheffield-hospital-radio-to-presenting-at-radio-1/ |publisher=TopicUK |date=December 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bradbury |first1=Steve |title=James Cusack becomes Capital Yorkshire's newest presenter |publisher=[[Barnsley Chronicle]] |date=March 2015}}</ref> He appeared on the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] children's show, [[Diggit]], whilst at secondary school. It was part of the wider GMTV set of programmes, produced by ITV. Cusack appeared on the show with presenters [[Fearne Cotton]] and [[Reggie Yates]].
Cusack was born in [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web |title=From Sheffield hospital radio to presenting at Radio 1 |url=https://topicuk.co.uk/from-sheffield-hospital-radio-to-presenting-at-radio-1/ |publisher=TopicUK |date=December 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bradbury |first1=Steve |title=James Cusack becomes Capital Yorkshire's newest presenter |publisher=[[Barnsley Chronicle]] |date=March 2015}}</ref> He appeared on the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] children's show, [[Diggit]], whilst at secondary school. It was part of the wider [[GMTV]] set of programmes, produced by [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]]. Cusack appeared on the show with presenters [[Fearne Cotton]] and [[Reggie Yates]].


While studying at [[Thomas Rotherham College]], he secured his first local radio gig, presenting the overnight show on [[Hallam FM]] as a teenager.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Forrest |first1=Adele |title=Former Rotherham Hospital Radio DJ lands his own BBC Radio 1 show |url=https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,former-rotherham-hospital-radio-dj-lands-his-own-bbc-radio-1-show_37294.htm |publisher=Rotherham Advertiser |date=December 12, 2020}}</ref>
While studying at [[Thomas Rotherham College]], he secured his first local radio gig, presenting the overnight show on [[Hallam FM]] as a teenager.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Forrest |first1=Adele |title=Former Rotherham Hospital Radio DJ lands his own BBC Radio 1 show |url=https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,former-rotherham-hospital-radio-dj-lands-his-own-bbc-radio-1-show_37294.htm |publisher=Rotherham Advertiser |date=December 12, 2020}}</ref>


==Broadcasting career==
==Broadcasting career==
In 2011, it was announced that Cusack was to become the presenter for the weekend breakfast show on [[Capital (radio network)|Capital]] in the [[North East]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepherd |first1=Emma |title=Barnsley DJ bags BBC Radio 1 slot |url=https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/20005/barnsley-dj-bags-bbc-radio-1-slot |publisher=[[Barnsley Chronicle]] |date=December 11, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, he moved to the larger Yorkshire audience, to present the same show but for [[Capital Yorkshire]]. Cusack returned to TV work in 2016, this time to appear on-screen in a small non-recurring role in [[Coronation Street]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} Cusack also presented the Christmas lights event at [[Meadowhall, Sheffield]] for a number of years while at Capital.<ref>{{cite web |title=Capitals James Cusack Wowing the crowd - Xmas Live 2017 |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/yorkshire/features/meadowhall-xmas-live-2017/james-cusack-xmas-live-2017/ |publisher=[[Capital (radio network)]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Big Surprise at the Meadowhall Christmas Lights event |url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/meadowhall-have-promised-a-big-surprise-during-tonight-s-christmas-live-but-what-could-it-be-1-9433832 |publisher=Sheffield Star}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Light's plan to party into darkness |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/lights-plan-party-darkness-602237 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Going to Meadowhall Christmas Live next week? |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/latest-news/going-to-meadowhall-christmas-live-next-week-here-s-how-a-train-strike-could-cause-travel-chaos-1-8836463 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Post]]}}</ref>
In 2011, it was announced that Cusack was to become the presenter for the weekend breakfast show on [[Capital (radio network)|Capital]] in the [[North East England|North East]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepherd |first1=Emma |title=Barnsley DJ bags BBC Radio 1 slot |url=https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/20005/barnsley-dj-bags-bbc-radio-1-slot |publisher=[[Barnsley Chronicle]] |date=December 11, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, he moved to the larger Yorkshire audience, to present the same show but for [[Capital Yorkshire]]. Cusack returned to TV work in 2016, this time to appear on-screen in a small non-recurring role in [[Coronation Street]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} Cusack also presented the Christmas lights event at [[Meadowhall, Sheffield]] for a number of years while at Capital.<ref>{{cite web |title=Capitals James Cusack Wowing the crowd - Xmas Live 2017 |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/yorkshire/features/meadowhall-xmas-live-2017/james-cusack-xmas-live-2017/ |publisher=[[Capital (radio network)]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Big Surprise at the Meadowhall Christmas Lights event |url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/meadowhall-have-promised-a-big-surprise-during-tonight-s-christmas-live-but-what-could-it-be-1-9433832 |publisher=Sheffield Star}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Light's plan to party into darkness |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/lights-plan-party-darkness-602237 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Going to Meadowhall Christmas Live next week? |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/latest-news/going-to-meadowhall-christmas-live-next-week-here-s-how-a-train-strike-could-cause-travel-chaos-1-8836463 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Post]]}}</ref>


After three years at Capital, Cusack moved internally within the [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] group of companies, to [[Heart (radio network)|Heart radio]] in July 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekends - Sundays 12noon-4pm |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/yorkshire/radio/shows-presenters/weekends/ |publisher=[[Heart (radio network)]]}}</ref> He is part of Heart's Sunday lineup alongside [[JLS]] bandmember, [[Marvin Humes]], and Spice Girl, [[Emma Bunton]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harding |first1=Laura |title=Emma Bunton to take break from Heart breakfast show |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/emma-bunton-to-take-break-from-heart-breakfast-show-37610438.html |publisher=[[The Irish Independent]] |date=December 10, 2018}}</ref>
After three years at Capital, Cusack moved internally within the [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] group of companies, to [[Heart (radio network)|Heart]] in July 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekends - Sundays 12noon-4pm |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/yorkshire/radio/shows-presenters/weekends/ |publisher=[[Heart (radio network)]]}}</ref> He is part of Heart's Sunday lineup alongside [[JLS]] bandmember, [[Marvin Humes]], and Spice Girl, [[Emma Bunton]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harding |first1=Laura |title=Emma Bunton to take break from Heart breakfast show |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/emma-bunton-to-take-break-from-heart-breakfast-show-37610438.html |publisher=[[The Irish Independent]] |date=December 10, 2018}}</ref>


In December 2020, [[BBC Radio 1]] announced that Cusack would begin presenting for them during the festive period.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marano |first1=Rebecca |title=Leeds Radio Heart DJ James Cusack bags own BBC Radio 1 show |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/leeds-radio-heart-dj-james-cusack-bags-own-bbc-radio-1-show-3060611 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |date=December 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Radio 1's Christmas Presenters of 2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5H8gskwRkBpbq2JFDMQTDV0/meet-radio-1s-christmas-presenters-of-2020 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuller |first1=Pheobe |title=Sheffield DJ gets his very own Radio 1 show - 10 years after he was first rejected |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/sheffield-dj-gets-very-radio-19428131 |publisher=YorkshireLive |date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, he was invited back to present as part of [[BBC Radio 1]]’s Easter weekend lineup,<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl86/2021/04/05 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> before covering for [[Adele Roberts]] on Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast in July and August 2021. He has since appeared on the schedule numerous times, including on New Years Eve 2021 in the 5:30pm-9:30pm
In December 2020, [[BBC Radio 1]] announced that Cusack would begin presenting for them during the festive period.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marano |first1=Rebecca |title=Leeds Radio Heart DJ James Cusack bags own BBC Radio 1 show |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/leeds-radio-heart-dj-james-cusack-bags-own-bbc-radio-1-show-3060611 |publisher=[[Yorkshire Evening Post]] |date=December 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Radio 1's Christmas Presenters of 2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5H8gskwRkBpbq2JFDMQTDV0/meet-radio-1s-christmas-presenters-of-2020 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuller |first1=Pheobe |title=Sheffield DJ gets his very own Radio 1 show - 10 years after he was first rejected |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/sheffield-dj-gets-very-radio-19428131 |publisher=YorkshireLive |date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, he was invited back to present as part of [[BBC Radio 1]]’s Easter weekend lineup,<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl86/2021/04/05 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> before covering for [[Adele Roberts]] on Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast in July and August 2021. He has since appeared on the schedule numerous times, including on New Year's Eve 2021 in the 5:30pm–9:30pm evening slot and covering for [[Matt Edmondson]] and [[Mollie King]] on the weekend 1pm-4pm show in January 2022.
pm evening slot and covering for [[Matt Edmondson]] and [[Mollie King]] on the weekend 1pm-4pm show in January 2022.


In 2022, Cusack has appeared more regularly on the [[BBC Radio 1]] schedule, including appearing on the 10:30am-1pm weekend show in February 2022, broadcast from [[MediaCityUK]] in [[Salford]], [[Greater Manchester]], followed by regular shows in the 1pm-4pm weekend slot across April and May 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00160hd |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> It is also the first time he has appeared on a weekday, covering the Friday afternoon show.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl86/2022/04/29 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 programme |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016j0w |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref>
In 2022, Cusack has appeared more regularly on the [[BBC Radio 1]] schedule, including appearing on the 10:30am-1pm weekend show in February 2022, broadcast from [[MediaCityUK]] in [[Salford]], [[Greater Manchester]], followed by regular shows in the 1pm-4pm weekend slot across April and May 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00160hd |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> It is also the first time he has appeared on a weekday, covering the Friday afternoon show.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 scheduling |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl86/2022/04/29 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 programme |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016j0w |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref>

In June 2023, Cusack cover presented the [[Capital Liverpool]] weekday drivetime show for 4 months and now regularly appears as a presenter on [[Capital (radio network)]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Capital Scheduling |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/james-cusack/ |publisher=[[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]]}}</ref>

Across 2023, Cusack has continued to appear as one of the main deputy presenters on [[BBC Radio 1]] now covering a range of weekday and weekend shows on the network including the Friday to Sunday 1-4pm show,<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 broadcast programming |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ssp0 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> weekdays 1-3:30pm as a co-host with Vicky Hawkesworth, [[The Official Chart]] on Fridays at 4pm<ref>{{cite web |title=Radio 1 broadcast programming |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ssp0 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> and as a co-host with [[Mollie King]] in September and October 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mollie & James Radio 1 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qrs4 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref>


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==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.jamescusack.com Official website]


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James Cusack
Born14 January 1990[1]
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Radio presenter
Musician
Employer(s)Global
Heart
BBC Radio 1
Known forBroadcasting
Websitewww.jamescusack.com

James Cusack is a British broadcaster and DJ. He has presented for a number of UK radio networks, including BBC Radio 1, Capital and Heart. He has been a presenter at Heart since July 2018 and BBC Radio 1 from December 2020 onwards.

In 2017, he was the warm-up act for Olly Murs as part of his UK arena tour. Cusack has played a number of DJ sets across Europe from 2017 onwards, including Sziget Festival and Untold Festival. Cusack also appeared with CamelPhat at Amnesia in Ibiza.

Early life

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Cusack was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.[2][3] He appeared on the ITV children's show, Diggit, whilst at secondary school. It was part of the wider GMTV set of programmes, produced by ITV. Cusack appeared on the show with presenters Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates.

While studying at Thomas Rotherham College, he secured his first local radio gig, presenting the overnight show on Hallam FM as a teenager.[4]

Broadcasting career

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In 2011, it was announced that Cusack was to become the presenter for the weekend breakfast show on Capital in the North East.[5] In 2015, he moved to the larger Yorkshire audience, to present the same show but for Capital Yorkshire. Cusack returned to TV work in 2016, this time to appear on-screen in a small non-recurring role in Coronation Street.[citation needed] Cusack also presented the Christmas lights event at Meadowhall, Sheffield for a number of years while at Capital.[6][7][8][9]

After three years at Capital, Cusack moved internally within the Global group of companies, to Heart in July 2018.[10] He is part of Heart's Sunday lineup alongside JLS bandmember, Marvin Humes, and Spice Girl, Emma Bunton.[11]

In December 2020, BBC Radio 1 announced that Cusack would begin presenting for them during the festive period.[12][13][14] In 2021, he was invited back to present as part of BBC Radio 1’s Easter weekend lineup,[15] before covering for Adele Roberts on Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast in July and August 2021. He has since appeared on the schedule numerous times, including on New Year's Eve 2021 in the 5:30pm–9:30pm evening slot and covering for Matt Edmondson and Mollie King on the weekend 1pm-4pm show in January 2022.

In 2022, Cusack has appeared more regularly on the BBC Radio 1 schedule, including appearing on the 10:30am-1pm weekend show in February 2022, broadcast from MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester, followed by regular shows in the 1pm-4pm weekend slot across April and May 2022.[16] It is also the first time he has appeared on a weekday, covering the Friday afternoon show.[17][18]

In June 2023, Cusack cover presented the Capital Liverpool weekday drivetime show for 4 months and now regularly appears as a presenter on Capital (radio network).[19]

Across 2023, Cusack has continued to appear as one of the main deputy presenters on BBC Radio 1 now covering a range of weekday and weekend shows on the network including the Friday to Sunday 1-4pm show,[20] weekdays 1-3:30pm as a co-host with Vicky Hawkesworth, The Official Chart on Fridays at 4pm[21] and as a co-host with Mollie King in September and October 2023.[22]

Music

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As a DJ, Cusack has appeared at a number of major European festivals and appeared alongside major artists, such as Olly Murs on his 24 Hrs Tour.[23] He performed at Sziget Festival in Budapest in 2017 as part of his breakthrough year.[24] During the same year, he also played Untold Festival in Romania. He completed 2017 with an appearance at Amnesia in Ibiza, playing on the same night as CamelPhat and Gorgon City.[25] He also appeared in the United Kingdom as a talent judge.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "From Sheffield hospitalradio to presenting at Radio 1". TopicUK. December 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "From Sheffield hospital radio to presenting at Radio 1". TopicUK. December 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Bradbury, Steve (March 2015). "James Cusack becomes Capital Yorkshire's newest presenter". Barnsley Chronicle.
  4. ^ Forrest, Adele (December 12, 2020). "Former Rotherham Hospital Radio DJ lands his own BBC Radio 1 show". Rotherham Advertiser.
  5. ^ Shepherd, Emma (December 11, 2020). "Barnsley DJ bags BBC Radio 1 slot". Barnsley Chronicle.
  6. ^ "Capitals James Cusack Wowing the crowd - Xmas Live 2017". Capital (radio network).
  7. ^ "Big Surprise at the Meadowhall Christmas Lights event". Sheffield Star.
  8. ^ "The Light's plan to party into darkness". Yorkshire Evening Post.
  9. ^ "Going to Meadowhall Christmas Live next week?". Yorkshire Post.
  10. ^ "Weekends - Sundays 12noon-4pm". Heart (radio network).
  11. ^ Harding, Laura (December 10, 2018). "Emma Bunton to take break from Heart breakfast show". The Irish Independent.
  12. ^ Marano, Rebecca (December 8, 2020). "Leeds Radio Heart DJ James Cusack bags own BBC Radio 1 show". Yorkshire Evening Post.
  13. ^ "Meet Radio 1's Christmas Presenters of 2020". BBC.
  14. ^ Fuller, Pheobe (December 10, 2020). "Sheffield DJ gets his very own Radio 1 show - 10 years after he was first rejected". YorkshireLive.
  15. ^ "Radio 1 scheduling". BBC.
  16. ^ "Radio 1 scheduling". BBC.
  17. ^ "Radio 1 scheduling". BBC.
  18. ^ "Radio 1 programme". BBC.
  19. ^ "Capital Scheduling". Global.
  20. ^ "Radio 1 broadcast programming". BBC.
  21. ^ "Radio 1 broadcast programming". BBC.
  22. ^ "Mollie & James Radio 1". BBC.
  23. ^ "Olly Murs Spring 2017 Tour - DJ Supports". Olly Murs.
  24. ^ "Sziget Útlevél 2017". Sziget Festival.
  25. ^ "Last Chance for Tuesday". Amnesia.
  26. ^ Cryer, Anna. "Blackpool lads On a Tuesday ready for weekend bands test". Blackpool Gazette.
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