Veteran broadcaster Fred Botica returns to Perth station where he began his career
Fairfax Radio-owned 96FM has announced that veteran broadcaster Fred Botica will return to the station where he began his career.
The announcement:
Legendary broadcaster Fred Botica, who was part of 96FM in the 1980’s when it enjoyed its position as the only FM station in the Perth market, is returning to the station where he began his Perth radio career.
Botica, who held the Number One Breakfast show for many years in Perth, has decided he wants to be at the station that’s keeping real music alive.
96FM is delighted to have Botica back where it all began.
96FM Content Director Brad McNally said: “I have worked with Freddie at the original 96FM. He is a really passionate music guy and will totally fit with the 96FM brand and persona.
“Fred will be our ‘fill in guy’ and we will see what happens after that.”
Botica said: “It’s such a thrill to return to 96FM, being my first radio gig in Perth.”
He will broadcast his first show on Sunday 14 September from 9am – 12pm.
Botica has enjoyed a 45 year career in radio spanning Australia and his native New Zealand. Botica kicked off his career at 3KZ, before moving to Radio Hauraki, then onto 89FM before moving to Perth in 1986. Most recently he was with Mix 94.5 on the Breakfast program.
Source: Fairfax Radio Network press release
