Affordable Small Scale DAB For Stoke And Newcastle
OUR STATIONS
Unlike traditional analogue systems (such as FM or AM) which only carry a single channel, a DAB network can carry multiple stations at the same time. Consequently, around 20 stations that are new to the area on DAB will be supported by our transmissions. This page includes the list of stations that are currently being broadcast, plan to be the multiplex soon, or supported us in our application and/or hope to be broadcast in Stoke and Newcastle at some point in the future.
Current Channels
An exciting new commercial radio Station for Staffordshire and Cheshire, Putting the ‘local’ back in to ‘local radio’. Passionate about the local area and heritage, their presenters are handpicked for their local knowledge and experience – or as they like to call them…. legends!
The former offshore ‘pirate’, now a licensed UK broadcaster, Radio Caroline plays music from the past and present. Continuing to fly the flag for AM with its broadcasts in the South East England, The Netherlands, Belgium and beyond it’s historic sound is now available on DAB in Stoke and Newcastle as well as selected areas across the UK
xRhythms is a new project from our Stoke’s very own Cross Rhythms City Radio station which has been broadcasting on FM in Stoke and Newcastle for over 20 years! xRhythms itself is aimed at a younger audience and already broadcasts on DAB in the North East of the UK. For more information visit the xRhythms website at www.xrhythms.co.uk.
Local radio for the Staffordshire Moorlands and Cheshire East. A not-for-profit digital radio station, keeping the area informed and entertained1 100% local, made locally, by locals, for locals. .
One of the oldest names in local community radio, 6TR has been serving the communities of Stoke and Newcastle for over 15 years. Currently running tests on our network 6TR will be officially launching in January 2024.
Moorlands Radio’s is another established force in North Staffs community radio having been broadcasting from Leek since 2009. Having expanded into DAB across Leek and Congleton it will shortly join the other stations broadcasting across Stoke and Newcastle.
AvAILABLE SOON
People who have followed our application will be aware that a number of stations expressed an interest in joining us when we launch. The stations listed below are planning to join us.
The UK’s first, fully licensed community radio station, based here in North Staffordshire. Over 20 years later it’s still fulfilling its unique vision of being a voice to and for the Christian Community in Stoke and Newcastle.
Launched during the COVID crisis, the staion’s name was inspired by the ‘Rainbow’ imagery that was common place during that time. Likewise, the station aims to reflect the particularly resilient and rich nature of the people of North Staffordshire, providing community radio with a difference.
Staffordshire University’s Radio Station broadcasting to the campus community and beyond.
Positive Hits and Positive Messages broadcasting from the centre of the universe, Stoke-on-Trent!
Moorlands Radio’s sister station, Moorlands Gold will be bringing its mix of classic music, news and information to Stoke and Newcastle. .
FUTURE STATIONS
These stations are in the pipeline or have expressed an interest in joining at some point in the future.
Administered by B-Arts, the established creative charity based in Stoke Town Centre, Art City Radio will be a stations aimed at, and representing the creative community of North Staffordshire
Vintage Music, Nostalgia, Memories and Oldies from one of the UK’s most established community broadcast groups.
Ay Up Duck Radio is a community radio station based in the heart of the city of Stoke-on-Trent sharing the creative culture and passion that we have for North Staffordshire.
Signing UP
If you would like your station to be broadcast in our area, don’t hesitate to get in touch. If everyone who has expressed an interest so far joins us, we will be very short of space. However, it’s still worthwhile getting in touch as, in general, access to the network will be operated on a first come, first served basis.
get in touch
To find out more, get in touch using the contact details below:-
Phone
Mobile: 07771773981
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