Dave Mac

Meet Dave Mac—a passionate presenter on Vectis Radio with deep roots in the Isle of Wight’s hospitality scene. With years spent in iconic local venues like Chicago Rock Cafe, The Balcony, and The Hogshead, Dave is no stranger to the community.

One of his favourite events he has organised was having Pendulum perform a DJ set that would fill The Balcony with 700 people on a Thursday night.

An enthusiast at heart, Dave has held a lifelong love for cars, and his dedication even brought him to attend Top Gear filming a remarkable 15 times! While a career with the show didn’t materialize, his passion remains. Also with a huge love of Formula One since the Nigel Mansell years.

Dave is also a seasoned musician and bass guitarist, having been part of the very first year of Platform One in 1998. He continues to play today, covering for local bands when needed and playing in his church’s worship band. Music is central to Dave’s life—he’s attended nearly every Isle of Wight Festival since 2002 and is a regular at live concerts across many genres.

At home, Dave is a devoted family man, proud husband, father and grandfather. He shares his home with three beloved cats: Bazinga, Shazam, and Eureka.

• Maggie talks in depth to Sue Biss, Federation Chair of the Isle of Wight WI.

• Now Only Band chat with Amy and Kitty about their music and the fundraiser they are taking part in

  Aneirin, Leo, Patrik and Archie popped into the studio to chat with us about their band , their music , their influences and the fundraiser for the charity War Child they are taking part in .
  As part of this they have a video on their social media pages as well as information about the fundraising gigs.
  There is a live stream tonight too (9th July 2026)
  For more information head to their social media pages and please consider donating to their fabulous fundraiser

• Emma Summers chatting about the Independent Living Show with Amy and Kitty

  Emma Summers popped into the studio to chat with Amy and Kitty about the Independent Living Show taking place on Sunday 11th July from 10 am to 3 pm at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
  Showcasing businesses, services and charities who aid independent living at home.
  For more information phone 01983 218318

• Macca Chats to Charlie Wild about The Railwayman

  Tickets for the Ventnor Fringe https://purchase.vfringe.co.uk/EventAvailability?EventId=44201  more at www.charliewild.co.uk

• Macca Chats to Jonathan and Charles about Experience Cowes

  Macca Chats to Jonathan and Charles about Experience Cowes

• The Crafty Caulkhead pops in to chat to Dave Mac and Ross

  The Crafty Caulkhead popped in to chat to Dave Mac and Ross on the Wednesday Afternoon Show about the story behind the stickmen and why it's important to get out on walks and create crafty things.

• Maggie & Kelvin talk to Sarah Scotcher about the Strollers production of Beauty & The Beast

• Maggie & Kelvin talk to Bex about Mystic Markets