Awaz FM

About Awaz FM

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Frequencies & locations:

• Glasgow – 107.2 FM
• Glasgow and Edinburgh – DAB Digital Radio

Awaz FM has a clear role in Glasgow. It is built around communities that have often been underserved by mainstream radio, and that gives the station a real purpose from the start. The output is shaped around local voices, multilingual programming and cultural connection, which makes it feel far more grounded than a generic playlist-led station.

The station presents itself as Scotland's only Asian station and the only platform reaching the BME community of Glasgow and Edinburgh. That is a strong identity, but more importantly it is backed up by the kind of schedule that gives people reasons to keep coming back. There is music, news, entertainment, discussion, faith programming and community content spread across the week rather than one narrow format repeated all day.

Awaz FM also has a visible local base in Pollokshields, which matters because the station sounds connected to real communities rather than detached from them. It serves Glasgow on FM, extends onto DAB, and keeps online listening simple, so it has both a local footprint and a wider reach.

For listeners, what stands out is the variety. Awaz FM moves across languages, cultures and show styles without losing its community-radio heart. It can be lively, informative, reflective or entertaining depending on the programme, which gives it a fuller personality than stations that try to flatten everything into one tone.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Javaid - Awaz Breakfast: Javaid fronts Awaz Breakfast from 8am, giving the station a regular weekday morning anchor with music, chat and community radio energy.
• Noor - Baaton Baaton Mein: Noor hosts Baaton Baaton Mein, one of the station's weekday daytime shows with a presenter-led style.
• Rupa Mooker - Rupa Radio Show: Rupa Mooker presents a lively mix of Bollywood, Punjabi, British Asian and South Asian music, alongside entertainment news and reviews.
• Charanjit Sangha - Mehfil Mittran De: Charanjit Sangha presents Mehfil Mittran De on Fridays, bringing Punjabi-focused programming into the weekly line-up.
• Shabnum Khilji - Sabrang: Shabnum Khilji hosts Sabrang, mixing songs with discussion, tips, wellbeing content and community-focused conversation.
• Manjulika Singh - Aaj Kal: Manjulika Singh presents Aaj Kal, a show built around current topics, interviews, events, health, wellbeing and entertainment.
• Ali Malik - Monday Drivetime: Ali Malik is part of the station's senior team and also presents Monday Drivetime, giving the schedule a recognisable start to the week.
• Sonia Aksi and Liaqat Aqsi - Sonique Sounds: Sonia Aksi and DJ Lee front Sonique Sounds on Saturday nights, bringing new music, artist interviews and live DJ mixes.
• Rizy Mohammad and Amjid Bashir - Talking Point: Talking Point is one of the station's discussion-led shows, covering social issues, politics, health, current affairs and community topics.

Contact Information

Office:
0141 420 6666

Postal address:
64 Darnley Street
Pollokshields
Glasgow
G41 2SE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awazfmglasgow/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awazfm_glasgow/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/awazfmglasgow

Awaz FM FAQ

What frequency is Awaz FM on?
Awaz FM broadcasts on 107.2 FM across Glasgow and is also available on DAB and online.

What kind of station is Awaz FM?
Awaz FM is a Glasgow community radio station with multilingual programming, music, news, discussion and community-led content for Asian and African audiences.

Where is Awaz FM based?
Awaz FM is based at 64 Darnley Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 2SE.

Can I listen to Awaz FM online?
Yes. Awaz FM is available online as well as on FM and DAB.

Does Awaz FM have named presenters and shows?
Yes. The official site lists presenters and shows including Awaz Breakfast with Javaid, Baaton Baaton Mein with Noor, Rupa Radio Show, Mehfil Mittran De, Sabrang, Aaj Kal, Monday Drivetime, Sonique Sounds and Talking Point.