ROCK FM - 98.5

PAVLOS - tell us about yourself

I love Rock & Roll, specially fast and intense tunes! because that is the way life should be! I'm learning how to play drums and one day I would like to join or start a band of my own! I also love my friends, women and beer! Punk Rock, Ska-Punk, always remember, - <<LIFE WONT WAIT>>-

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

For sure the best radio station in town! It has the best and coolest producers in the whole of Cyprus! and for sure plays the best music, specially Rock Music you can listen to! STAY TUNED!!

PAUL - tell us about yourself

I moved to the island of love about four and a half years ago. I became one of the first British broadcasters on Rock FM. I started with 2 half hour shows per week, which informed the English speaking public of events and places to go in Paphos. I now present the Saturday morning breakfast show 8-10. So if you fancy some good music a chance to win great prizes and a bit of fun tune in I will be there waiting to hear from you, Yamas. Long live 98.5 Rock FM the number one commercial radio station in Paphos.

TONY - tell us about yourself

I have been presenting F.M radio since 1986 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Agia Napa, Lebanon and now Paphos. From near Manchester - been visiting Paphos since 1988 before coming to live here 3 and a half years ago.

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

Rock Fm has seen a remarkable growth in a relatively short period, providing a great service to the community,it has been a privileged to be with the station since the early days and to be part of the team.

Jezzebel - tell us about yourself

I'm a singing nanny who moved to Zakynthos and then Cyprus where I discovered the joys of being on the airwaves as well as the beach, I have never looked back!! I'm crazy about animals and sunshine, and am looking for a husband with his own Greek Island....

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

Rock FM is the perfect station for Brits in Paphos as it's local and tells you what's on. there is enough Greek however to remind us that we do live in Cyprus, It's a friendly station, with something for everyone.

ANTONYS - tell us about yourself

I moved to the island 2 years ago, I'm from Greece (Molivos, Lesvos). I've been on Rock FM 98.5 almost 1 and a half years, before I was in Athens playing as a DJ in the bars. My Favourite Music? Indie, Electro Pop, funky and of course ROCK. I love music, football and going to concerts. So just reach out and touch the faith every Thursday & Friday from 6-8pm

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

It's a cool funny big happy family -

AGAPIOS - tell us about yourself

I was born in Saragossa 3000 years ago and I was very mad about chocolate and while the years past I tried to make some interesting ideas for my fellow citizens. So here am keeping you company through this magical thing called radio. I like all kind of music as long as it is loud

Your thoughts on rock fm???

Is like the gentle breeze on the Sunday afternoon. Sometimes!!

Valentina - Tell us about your self

I was born in Pafos 24 years ago and I was very keen in music.

As time passed by I decided to start singing in the streets of Thessalonica but soon the police took me away so not to make any noise again. Now I manage to capture Rock fm and aim very pleased to play my music here now. I hope that you like it. J

Your thoughts on Rock fm???

Rock fm is good but it needs me to get better

STAM - tell us about yourself

I was born in the southern hemisphere amongst the wild animals of Africa feeding on a supple diet of good music. I have also traveled Europe on a self discovery mission and ended up living in Cyprus where I have planted my feet firmly in the soil of the island. I am a bass player in a band called Woodford that has been around for a few years now, my passion is blues and classic rock. I am an avid Pink Floyd fan and you can hear some of their great music every week on my show.

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

It has definitely grown into a lovely homely recluse for me and it has grown to be a favorite station on the island as well as internationally, many people all over the world have opted to listen to Rock Fm purely cause the different presenters all have to offer something different.

PHILIPPOS-ANTONIOS SOPHOCLEOUS - tell us about yourself

On the 31 of Oct '75 the strong south african sun struck me for the first time... and that - I think - explains a lot! so I decided to leave that strong sun and come to cyprus (it doesn't really make sense I know!) where I grew up... and left. In the mean time I met Agapios, finished school and joined the army, all in that order. Since then and until May '01 my life was a back & forward, up and down journey collecting bits and peices to create myself. then an old testament gave me reason to stay in Cyprus: it was when two big minds - Agapios and Philippos, No laughs) decided to move the big idea from their heads (we needed the space) and put it into action. the rest you can listen to everyday on 98.5 FM

GEORGE- tell us about yourself

I began life as a lonely candle at the last supper. Over the years I have illuminated Shakespears desk when he was writing Romeo and Juliet and I was part of a chandelier during the French Revolution. These days I work as a discoball at a local pafos club except when I light up the airwaves on RockFM every Saturday night between 8-10.

Eamon- Tell us about your self

I came to Paphos three years ago for a late ‘gap’ year, had a couple of years doing nothing except ‘working’ on Rock FM and playing golf. Unfortunately I ran out of money and had to get a proper job which meant an interruption to being a DJ, now I’m pleased to be back as part of the new Sunday schedule. I love all music but have a passion for the Blues, Soul and Jazz. Join me on a Sunday afternoon for a relaxing chill out.

Your thoughts on Rock fm???

Rock FM provides such a wide varity of music, there’s something for everyone, which is what good radio is all about.

Ben Blues - Tell us about yourself

I have been a professional singer for 15 years now in over 55 Countries, cruising, touring, and recording. After falling in love with Cyprus many years ago my lovely wife an i moved here perminently 3 years ago and have loved every minute.

I run and perform the islands famous KB Entertainment show team performing in hotels, clubs, bars and festivals all over Cyprus.

I have been a Rock FM listener since moving to Paphos and i am very proud to now be part of the team.

MIKE - Tell us about yourself

Hailing from Nottingham, I was the third man in the little known Robin Hood/Maid Marion love affair. It was a simple time back then, but we still knew how to rock out by the campfire while burning the captured sheriff’s men for laughs and light entertainment. Fast forwarding to today, you’ll find me every Wednesday evening between 6 and 8PM hiding from police and hitmen alike whilst playing some proper rock. So, STAY TUNED and remember, you haven’t seen me, right?...........

CRAIG BAILEY - Tell us about yourself

Came over to Cyprus to live with my partner and six month old babe called Alfie in August (Sick of the English weather) Loving being in Cyprus it’s a lovely country and the people are great. Work wise I have always worked in radio presenting and producing New York Radio Award wining shows on Kerrang Radio, Hallam FM, Magic AM, Kiss 100 and a whole bunch of radio stations across the UK. Enjoying working with the team here at Rock FM it’s a great laugh and a please to know that you are listening to me every morning from 10am.

Your thoughts on Rock fm???

It’s a great station both the people that work here make it enjoyable and also the whole sound of the station is better than I could have imagined. It’s a great station and in my eyes defiantly the best station right across Cyprus

RAYMOND PAUL DOBSON - Tell us about yourself

life is one great adventure perhaps even a mystery that needs solving, and the biggest mystery of all is people and maybe ourselves. I know now that the answers we seek are not out there some where, they are deep within each of us. and to find the answers we seek, we just need to ask the correct questions of ourselves. if we do that life becomes what it should be wonderful

hobbies/ people/scuba diving/ flying/life

I have watched rock fm grow over the last few years and i am proud to be a part of that continued progressive growth. there is more to come so listen, learn and experience being a part of an idea born from two guys that has become the reality of thousands

well done philipos and agapios the parents of rock fm no longer a baby but a station that has come of age.

Joep Klinkenbijl - Tell us about yourself

Born in 1951 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and now residing in Chlorakas – Cyprus. I like Music and Music and Music. It was my first love. Dj since the late sixties. Many years I had my own business in records, cd’s, video & dvd film. Also had a good time when I had a job as a sales representative for a record wholesaler in the Holland. I was lucky being in this business, because it gave me the chance to see many groups live on stage in this world. Love all kinds of music. So you can look forward to my program “The Nethunter Music Show”. My Love: Yvonne and Boris the dog. My hobbies: music, making music, painting, film and -when I have enough time for it- I like to play golf. My business here: Refill Ink and Internet with Nethunter.com.

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

Top, as one big music family. I hope this family accepts my style of making radio. And by the way, sorry for the accent. I am a Dutchy, you will recognize that. Let’s swing, enjoy my world and music by listening. Also that’s Rock FM!! Thanks!

Maurice - Tell us about yourself

I was born in Brixton, London, so long ago I choose not to remember the date. I was brought up on Reggae and Scar but my mine passion is the music of the 60, 70 and 80’as it brings back so many memories not only for me but the listeners I hope. I feel I am blessed to be able to present my show to all the wonderful listeners of Rock FM and hopefully awake their memories too.

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

It has got to be one of the best things to happen to Paphos bringing everyone closer together through music

STEPHANIE - Tell us about yourselfI was born 23 years ago in a rockers hi-fi and my parents gave me a name which I didn't like so I've changed it to Misti! They were threatening me of stop being so obsessed with electronic music so I went to Athens and studied Sound Engineering. :-) Since I was 15 I've been DJing all over Cyprus, everywhere you can imagine, with whomever you can think of...

now I am proud of presenting my radio show "DOT DOT DOT" every Saturday

from 8-10 @ Rock Fm because Rock Fm - Rocks !! Yeeehaa! More about me : www.myspace.com/missmistilambel

CHRIS HOPKINS - Tell us about yourselfI’ve lived in Cyprus for nearly 4 years, having spent the previous 25 working in commercial radio in England. I do some television and write articles for newspapers and magazines. Golf mad but radio and music are the main drugs. Any music as long as it’s good. Sadly UK radio is now run by ‘suits’ who have sod all idea about radio, music and entertaining people but can bore you to death with figures and accounts. So, I’m having fun in Cyprus and they are not, which seems like a good deal to me. I don’t like people who are boring and moan but I do like extroverts, crazy and talented people, therefore Joep is a very good friend of mine!

Your thoughts on Rock FM????

Radio is about music, entertaining people and enjoying the ride. So we play good music entertain and enjoy our ride! But if music is the food of love why can’t rabbits sing?

DEMETRIS - Tell us about yourself

Headbanging my self out of my mothers' womb 25 years ago I've always been a fan of the miracle of music that is Heavy Metal and I've loved all of it's forms, travelled around Europe a bit the last 5 years and after hefty amounts of both Metal and booze I am finally back home here in Paphos! :D

Your thoughts on rock fm???

Hmm let's see... A station who will actually tolerate me playing my music? Nobody

pinch me please this dream is too good to be

true!<

MASTER BLASTER “aka” Bobby is a music producer & song writer who has played with the likes of Stevie Wonder & has been involved in various music productions such as recording & staging of shows for the past 18 years. He has been a part of Acid-Jazz, Blues, Funk, Reggae, Rock & Pop bands. In the last 10 years he has also worked as a club DJ in venues such as “The Choco-late Box” Johannesburg, “Pink Mao Mao” Hong Kong, “Chameleon Bar” Dubai, “Die Port van Amsterdam” Johannesburg, etc.

Also lately he has collaborated as a writer & a co-producer with the prominent South African DJ Roger D’Lux & together they have a number of trax licensed for various labels & compilations such as “Natural Groove” & “More Music”