Comparison

Nova 100.3 Vs. Vega 91.5

What do you get when you have two stations promising the latest hits, the biggest celebrities and funniest hosts? Some darn good radio that gives you more choice!
From 9am until 1pm, Sally Rope is the on-air host for Vega, primarily playing 80′s classics with the occasional new song. On Nova, Dylan Lewis takes over the show from 9am until midday, bringing with him the latest in music and Hollywood gossip.
Sally has been a featured performer at various venues around Australia, including the sit down comedy club (Bris), the espy, and star and garter(Melb) and the comedy store (Syd). She has also appeared on the Comedy Channel’s headliners series. Sally’s radio credits include breakfast co-host at SEA FM on the Gold Coast,  Perth at 92.9, NOVA 969 Sydney, 2Day FM Sydney, TTFM Melbourne, Triple M Brisbane and 92.5 Gold FM on the Gold Coast. Finally, the experienced radio host made her way back to Melbourne to work at Vega.

Dylan Lewis, comedian, TV host turned radio presenter is a recent addition to the Nova crew. While Dylan is more accustomed to television, hosting the morning show “Recovery” on the ABC, and ‘The 10.30 Slot’ on Friday evenings on the ABC, he brings his colourful personality to Nova every week day. He also hosted ‘Pepsi Live’ on channel 10 from 2001 until 2004.
Both shows have a good mix of music, although if you’re after more recent hits, Nova delivers; while Vega keeps it interesting with the greatest music from the 70′s and 80′s as well as the ‘best new songs’.

While listening to both stations, back and forth, Vega is proving it self to be the better of the two, despite its location on the dial.
Lewis reflects his inexperience with radio as he struggles to keep an even level while talking, at times being too soft or too loud. Another frustrating mistake made by ex-television host is talking over the songs. While every station uses the introduction to quickly announce the song or program, Dylan goes beyond the introduction and overlaps with the singing, bringing the level of professionalism down a few notches.

If you’re after continuous music without too many ads or self-promotions interrupting them, both stations and both shows provide just that. It all comes down to whether you want a bigger mix of music or not!