Modern Mainstreamers

AUDIENCE VOX POPS 14 June 2008

We took to the streets of London W1 and Croydon to meet our audience, and to learn what makes them tick. Here’s introducing the Modern Mainstreamers…

Age: 26
Name: William
What does he do: IT analyst
From: Croydon

What do you like about Kiss?
Steve Smart, DJ EZ, Shortee Blitz and the breakfast guys, Rickie and Melvin

Where do you listen to the radio?
Friday nights, Sundays and I download podcasts to listen to on the way to work

What makes you tick?
I like having a laugh but I want to get on as well. I’ve got a nice flat but I want to buy a place rather than rent

Name: Joanna
Age: 23
What does she do: Marketing assistant
From: Orpington

What do you like best about Kiss?
House music – I love all kinds of house but definitely the anthems

Where do you listen to the radio?
In the office and at home. It brings the office together and, at home, I try not to watch too much TV

What makes you tick?
It sounds corny, but getting some kind of balance between having a laugh and being sensible. Oh yeah, and fashion obviously!

Name: Leon Joseph
Age: 24
What does he do: Trainee solicitor
From: Islington

What do you like best about Kiss?
I like the mix of music and the way it stays with the times

What are you doing right now?
I have just finished law school and am starting a solicitor training contract in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait

What makes you tick?
Mainly socialising - and rugby every Sunday with my friends

Name: Jose
Age: 26
What does he do: Estate agent
From: Cheshunt

What do you like best about Kiss?
It’s the liveliest radio station during the day. I like a lot of dance music but I’m not a snob about it

What makes you tick?
I read the Mirror, I buy as much Aquascutum as I can and one day I’ll own an Audi RS8

Name: Karen
Age: 22
What does she do: PA at law firm
From: Bromley

What do you like best about Kiss?
The breakfast show, Neev and Justin Wilkes. I listen to whatever’s on in the evening as well - it’s always different. Dance music just makes me happy

What makes you tick?
Making friends with good, interesting people. Looking after myself and my family

Name: Zed
Age: 24
What does he do: Stockbroker
From: South London

What do you like best about Kiss?
I like the mainstream music, R&B and garage

What makes you tick?
Shopping, partying, working out, big-big-big holidays!

Name: Jack
Age: 21
What does he do: Sales manager
From: Cheam

What do you like best about Kiss?
Rickie and Melvin, and the daytime stuff. My boss got me into listening to Kiss but now I have it on even when he’s not around. The music is good and it’s very funny as well

What makes you tick?
Football (Arsenal FC), clubs and my girlfriend

Name: Amit
Age: 26
What does he do: Insurance
From: Harrow

What do you like best about Kiss?
I like R&B, garage and all the classics

What makes you tick?
I like chilling out, wining and dining with my girlfriend, and Arsenal. It’s all about next season for me

Name: Jennifer Nwanosike
Age: 24
What does she do: Investment consultant
From: Waterloo

What do you like best about Kiss?
Listening to it as I get ready to go out and party

What makes you tick?
Working hard, playing hard