Nick Mallinson

Nick Mallinson

Nick is the founder of Seahaven FM and served as Managing Director for almost 20 years. At the end of 2025 he moved to the role of Music Director as well as remaining the presenter of the mid-morning show.  He has a lifelong interest in radio and started DJing as a teenager in the 1960s and has done a variety of disco and club work, as well as studio production and voice work over the years. Nick started Seahaven FM in 2006 and later began test broadcasts, the station eventually went full-time in 2010. 

Nick lives in Seaford and loves being near the sea, probably being a fan of the early offshore stations was part of the attraction.  But East Sussex has such rich, beautiful views and spending lots of time in Eastbourne and the coast is a real pleasure.  Musically Nick's tastes are quite varied. It all started with pop music in the early 60s. His first record, was in fact two, 'She Loves You' and 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles. From there discovered the music of the 50s and kept his interest in the charts right up to today top artists.

He was a full-time professional Roller Skating Coach for many years in the late 70s through to the mid-90s which opened the door to more musical genres including classical music and jazz. He also enjoys playing the guitar with a growing collection of instruments.

With such a love of music from all the decades where pop music was made for teenagers, Nick became saddened to see as years past that most radio stations narrowed their playlists to specific eras.  That was really the idea behind Seahaven FM, to offer something different.  Blending eight decades of pop music, not easy, so you get to hear everything and being a small local station, we can reach the local community without barriers.

Nick is on-air each weekday morning from 10am with The Morning Show.
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