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John started his professional radio career at Capital Radio In 1979, joining as the station\u2019s Record Librarian. He went to become resident DJ on Capitals Cruiser, which showcased events all over London and the suburbs. John also DJ\u2019d at Capitals famous Best Disco In Town, warming at London\u2019s Lyceum Theatre in The Strand, warming up the crowd, for the likes of Greg Edwards.<\/p>\n
John also presented several early morning shows on Capital 95.8 before leaving to host his own regular programme on Essex Radio in 1985.<\/p>\n
John\u2019s evening soul programmes achieved record station audiences and won numerous awards over a 15 year period, becoming legendary in Essex and making John Leech a household name. In addition to his Monday to Friday 7-10 pm programme, he established the Soul Night Special. A live touring show, once a month, showcasing big soul stars.<\/p>\n
This popular event was always sold out with 2000 people attending large venues each month. Over a four year period over 150,000 people attended these various Soul Night Events in Essex<\/p>\n
John has also worked for Chelmer FM, Dream FM, Invicta FM,
Corks 96 FM, Vibe FM.<\/p>\n
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THE NEW YORK FESTIVAL<\/p>\n
Medals are presented in recognition of an outstanding achievement in radio programming<\/p>\n
Entries are judged by panels of radio experts from broadcasting stations and companies throughout the world for their production values, organisation, presentation skills, professional excellence, creativity and use of the medium.<\/span><\/p>\n GOLD MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 John Leech Soul Show<\/span><\/p>\n GOLD MEDAL\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0John Leech Soul and Dance Show<\/p>\n GOLD MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 John Leech Mix<\/p>\n GOLD MEDAL<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 John Leech Experience<\/p>\n SILVER MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 John Leech Soul and Dance Show<\/p>\n SILVER MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0John Leech Experience<\/p>\n BRONZE MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0John Leech Soul and Dance Show<\/p>\n BRONZE MEDAL<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0John Leech Experience<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n SONY AWARD UK<\/strong><\/p>\n WINNER \u00a0For production of Music Documentary<\/p>\n Dance Rebellion<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n PATER AWARDS AUSTRALIA<\/strong> Presented at World Expo Australia<\/p>\n For Professional Excellence In Radio, Arts and Science Worldwide<\/p>\n WINNER<\/strong><\/p>\n Best Music Host<\/p>\n WINNER<\/strong><\/p>\n Best On Air Personality<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n NATIONAL BROADCASTING SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n (Principal \u2013 Michael Bukht)<\/p>\n CREDIT DIPLOMA<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 specialty_columns=\u201d2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttp:\/\/johnleech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4.jpeg\u201d title_text=\u201dimage4\u2033 align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_style=\u201dslide\u201d border_width_all=\u201d13px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#0c71c3\u2033 border_style_all=\u201doutset\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttp:\/\/johnleech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Awards-Cab.jpg\u201d title_text=\u201dAwards Cab\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_style=\u201dfold\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d use_background_color_gradient=\u201don\u201d background_color_gradient_stops=\u201d#2b87da 0%|#000000 100%\u201d background_color_gradient_end=\u201d#000000\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_2,1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttp:\/\/johnleech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Street-Sounds.jpeg\u201d title_text=\u201dStreet Sounds\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font=\u201d|700|||||||\u201d text_text_color=\u201d#FFFFFF\u201d text_font_size=\u201d21px\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n Where to listen to<\/span> John\u2019s Current shows<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Friday 7-10 pm. The Big Leechy Soul Night <\/span>SOS Radio. John\u2019s own independent show from saveoursoul.org.uk, or listen at mixcloud.com\/live\/johnleech\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sunday 3-6 pm Soul On Sunday SOS Radio. Listen live via saveoursoul.org.uk or mixcloud.com\/live\/johnleech.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n John can now be heard on Mi-Soul Radio. DAB London \/ Brighton. 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John Leech<\/h2>\n
BROADCASTER | PRESENTER | PRODUCER | DJ<\/span><\/h4>\n