Soleil Radio
Broadcast areaChannel Islands
FrequencyFM: 107.7 MHz (Jersey)
DAB+: 12A (Channel Islands)
RDSSoleil
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerTindle Radio
Channel 103
Island FM
Midlands 103
History
First air date
1 August 2021
Technical information
Licensing authority
Ofcom
Links
WebcastRadioplayer
WebsiteSoleil Radio

Soleil Radio is a commercial radio station broadcasting to the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm on DAB+ digital radio and in Jersey on 107.7FM.

It is an classic hits station, playing songs from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Soleil Radio was set up by staff at Channel 103 and Island FM to coincide with the launch of DAB in the Channel Islands.[1] The station is owned and operated by Tindle Radio.

The station launched on 1 August 2021[2][3] and is available on DAB+, online and on mobile devices and smart speakers.[4]

Programming

Programmes are presented and produced from Channel 103 and Island FM's studios in St Helier and St Sampson, with presenter-led shows during peak times.

The station's presenters include:[5]

Soleil Radio broadcasts hourly Channel Islands news bulletins between 7am and 6pm during the week, and 8am-12pm at weekends, produced by journalists at Channel 103 and Island FM.

The station positions itself as playing 'more music' than other commercial radio stations serving the Channel Islands, including a back-to-back 'Awesome 80s' weekday lunchtimes, and specialist/themed music programmes at weekends.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Channel Islands digital radio launches with an all DAB+ line-up". Radio Today. August 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ @SoleilRadioCI (July 30, 2021). "Big news!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ "Campaign launched for digital radio in the Channel Islands". Radio Today. August 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ "How To Listen". Soleil Radio.
  5. ↑ "Soleil Radio". media.info.

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