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Owain Llyr (born November 8, 1979) is a Welsh radio presenter and film maker

After winning a scholarship to study for a Degree in German and European studies, Owain decided early that he wanted a change of career, and opted for a BA in Communications and Media from the University of Wales in Bangor instead.

Following this, he gained numerous experiences by freelancing as a researcher / production assistant for various television, radio and public relations companies throughout the United Kingdom, including the BBC, and S4C.

He also began to DJ and present under the name "DJ Bustach", which made him a familiar name on the Welsh Scene.[1]

After working as a broadcast journalist on Coast 96.3 and Champion 103 - reading and writing News Bulletins, Owain was offered to present the Drivetime and Saturday Morning show on Champion 103 (now Heart 103), as well as making shows for Coast 96.3 (now Heart North Wales) and Gold. During this time, Owain won himself a place in the UK Top 20 Listing for Drivetime Presenters.

After appearing on numerous television programmes on S4C, (Tipyn o Stad, Mela, Emyn Roc a Rol, Pawb a'i Farn, Sioe PC Leslie Wynne, Wedi 7, Lle Aeth Pawb?) Owain set up his own Production Company - Cynychiadau Gweledigaeth Productions [2] specialising in documentary film making, DVD production and radio programming. Gweledigaeth have since provided creative material for Gwynedd Council, Global Radio, Pennaf, Calon Lan, Ynyr Llwyd, Wedi 7, Something Personal and Heart Radio.

Owain Llyr is also the lead singer / songwriter of Welsh acoustic group Dail Gwair.[3]