Tony Collins Fogarty - Biography

Tony Collins Fogarty has worked in the media industry for over two decades.

Born in Leeds, it was a chance opportunity of part time work at Radio Aire in 1988, whilst studying at college that sparked his career.

His first full time role was with AA Roadwatch (the Automobile Association’s broadcasting division) as a travel broadcaster in Leeds, and later as manager for the North West office, handling communication with radio stations, newspapers and television companies from Stoke to the Scottish borders.

At Radio Aire, Tony took up presentation roles for Magic 828 and Aire FM, also hosting many off-air events, and presenting Yorkshire’s first ever Flying Eye travel service, under the moniker “Captain Collins”.

In management roles of Senior Producer, PR & Events Manager, and Commercial Project Manager, Tony became extensively involved in station marketing, events, PR, programme specials, and brand management. 

Highlights included managing and executing Radio Aire’s involvement in the annual “Party In The Park” at Temple Newsam, and taking the highly successful “Simon Logan Wind-Ups” from radio onto CD and into the high street.

In 1999, Tony went solo working on a range of media and event activities.  These included winning the contract to event manage Leeds United’s Pre-Match Entertainment for two successful years through their peak in the Premiership and Champion's League, and jointly creating a game show format piloted by Yorkshire Television.

In 2001, Tony joined Stray FM in Harrogate as a presenter, later taking on responsibilities within programming.  He went on to become Late Show presenter across 28 stations, (the Local Radio Company network), heard from the Isle Of Wight in the south, to Falkirk in Scotland.

In 2007, Tony joined Home FM in Huddersfield, assisting with the rebrand and launch as The New Pennine FM.  Presenting the Breakfast Show, Tony was also responsible for music selection and scheduling, commercial production and station imaging.

Since 2009, Tony has been busy developing video projects and other media services through his business TDF Media - Video Audio Web Production. Alongside this, he presents a weekly show for Stray FM in Harrogate, and when time allows, occasional shows to other stations in Yorkshire.