A DREAM job covering the Eurovision Song Contest has become a reality for a broadcasting graduate from Wrexham Glynd?r University.

Jamie Davies, from Malpas, is a graduate of the university’s broadcasting, journalism and media communications course.

A keen Eurovision fan, he had already booked a holiday to see the contest’s semi-finals which are being held in Lisbon, Portugal, in May. In the meantime, he has been recording a series of hour-long radio shows on the contest which are broadcast on Calon FM, based in the university’s Creative Industries building.

Jamie said: “I speak to a lot of Eurovision experts on my show, play some of the music involved, and generally have a good time. The show’s been running throughout the year and the editor of a Spanish Eurovision website and YouTube channel, ESC Plus, heard it and got in touch with me to say ‘we’ve really enjoyed listening to your shows, can we use them on our YouTube page?’ From there, they said ‘we are going to Portugal to cover the event – would you like to come?’

“I obviously said yes, and they sorted out my accreditation to get me in to the events as a reporter. Suddenly, my Eurovision holiday became a working holiday – which is great!”

Angela Ferguson, programme leader for the broadcasting, journalism and media communications programme, said: “It’s so good to see Jamie achieving his dream of covering the Eurovision Song Contest for the ESC Plus channel.

“He has always worked hard and made the most of every opportunity for valuable work experience.”