Davy Sims

Starting his career in 1979 at Downtown Radio he became known for supporting new bands including some who would become the best known in punk and new wave. He went on to develop and produce The Bottom Line (now Across the Line) on BBC Radio Ulster and gave early career breaks to many well-known musicians, journalists and broadcasters. He also worked in BBC Radios 1 and Radio 4. In 1999 Davy was the first producer in BBC NI's Online service going on to lead New Media until 2008 leading the production team making content for web, mobile, interactive TV and digital communities. Since leaving the BBC, Davy has been working with community and voluntary organisations including ACOSNI and Intercomm in media training. He is director of two recent start-ups, Belfast DAB Plus and Enterprise Media Ireland, as well as Argyle Business Centre and David Sims Media. He makes a weekly radio show playing music from around the world carried by 5 radio stations in Northern Ireland. There's more here.