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, 1980s and 1990s. 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. Peter Port, with presenter-led shows during peak times.
The station's presenters include:[citation needed]
- David Francis (Island FM Drivetime)
- Peter Mac (Channel 103 Breakfast)
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
- ^ "Channel Islands digital radio launches with an all DAB+ line-up". Radio Today. August 1, 2021.
- ^ @SoleilRadioCI (July 30, 2021). "Big news!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Campaign launched for digital radio in the Channel Islands". Radio Today. August 5, 2021.
- ^ "How To Listen". Soleil Radio.
External links
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