Festive treat for listeners as Declan heads Downtown in time for Christmas

The popular presenter is back ho ho home on Downtown!

Declan Wilson is joining the Downtown Radio team
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 30th Nov 2023
Last updated 30th Nov 2023

Declan Wilson is joining the Downtown Radio line-up just in time for the station’s annual switch to 100% Christmas music!

The self-confessed festive season loving presenter, who recently anchored a daily breakfast show, will initially host a series of Christmas specials.

‘Decky The Halls’ will be broadcast on Downtown throughout December starting this Sunday from 4pm.

For the fifth consecutive year Downtown will flip its normal playlist from Friday, December 1st in favour of wall-to-wall Christmas music

And the Belfast man, who believes this is the most wonderful time of the year, can’t wait to begin.

“I’m thrilled to get to sit in a seat that so many broadcasting legends have filled over the years,” he said.

Declan's first show ‘Decky The Halls’ will air every Sunday from 4pm-7pm

“I can’t wait to get started and catch up with the listeners again.

“As a new Dad, Christmas this year is going to be even more special than ever before in our house.

“I love Christmas and everything about this time of year - so to join Downtown for the launch of this year’s Christmas station is extra special”.

Downtown’s Content Director Stuart Robinson said “I’m delighted Declan is joining our Downtown team where he will be able to bring his craic and warmth back to the local airwaves.

“Declan arrives at an exciting time for Downtown, as our Christmas station gets underway there is a wonderful festive feel in the air here. Downtown Christmas pulls in some of our strongest metrics all year, so it’s a great time for audiences to rediscover and enjoy Declan’s style and personality”.

‘Decky The Halls’ with Declan Wilson will air every Sunday from 4pm-7pm throughout December featuring special guests, listener interaction and of course plenty of Christmas music and cheer!

Downtown Christmas can be heard on 103.4FM in Belfast, FM and DAB radio across Northern Ireland or ask your smart speaker to ‘play Downtown Radio’.

How to listen to Downtown Radio:

Tune into Northern Ireland's Home of Great Music, Downtown Radio on FM, AM, DAB Digital Radio, online, on our Rayo app and by asking your smart speaker to 'Play Downtown Radio'. Gary & Glen kick things off every weekday morning and Neal McClelland brings you home on Downtown Drive.