Delite Radio

About Delite Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• Availability – Online, app, smart speaker and digital radio
• Area – London
• Format – Soul, funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and easy listening feel-good radio

Delite Radio launched on 1 January 2017 and positions itself as a station with a commercial sound but a community heart. That is not just marketing fluff. The station leans into a friendlier, more personality-driven style than a lot of algorithmic music services, with experienced presenters, recognisable specialist shows and a clear focus on music that feels good rather than whatever happens to be trending this week.

Musically, Delite Radio sits in a broad but coherent lane. Soul, funk, jazz, R&B and reggae all have a place in the schedule, with the overall sound aimed at listeners who want something smoother and more curated than generic hit radio. It is a station for people who still value the idea of a proper presenter shaping the mood, choosing records with taste and making the output feel like a real station rather than an endless playlist.

Another strength is the depth of the line-up. Delite does not rely on one or two names and a lot of filler. Breakfast, mid-mornings, specialist soul and dance shows, jazz programming and reggae slots all help the station feel properly built out. For a London station, that matters. There is real competition in this space, and the stations that survive are the ones that sound distinctive. Delite Radio has carved out a lane by staying warm, music-led and rooted in presenter credibility.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Ian Williams – Delite Breakfast Show: Ian Williams hosts the weekday Delite Breakfast Show, one of the station’s key live shows and the main morning entry point into the schedule.
• Mick Brown – Mid Morning Delite: Mick Brown presents Mid Morning Delite on weekdays, bringing a well-known broadcasting background to the station’s daytime output.
• Mark Kirby – Good Groove Show / The Home Of The Hot Mix: Mark Kirby is Head of Programming and fronts The Original Good Groove Show on Sundays as well as The Home Of The Hot Mix on Saturday nights.
• Orphy Robinson – Jazz Joint Duke Box: Orphy Robinson presents Jazz Joint Duke Box on Sunday evenings, giving Delite a stronger specialist jazz edge with a respected name from the UK scene.
• Melissa – Lovers Delite: Melissa hosts Lovers Delite, a late-night show that fits the station’s smoother soul and lovers rock side.
• Ephraim – Delite Roots & Reggae: Ephraim fronts Delite Roots & Reggae, bringing reggae and roots programming into the station’s evening line-up.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.deliteradio.com/

Phone:
+44 20 3356 7979

Postal address:
437 High Road
North Finchley
London
N12 0AP
United Kingdom

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

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

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

Delite Radio FAQ

What is Delite Radio?
Delite Radio is a London-based radio station playing feel-good music across soul, funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and related easy listening styles, with a presenter-led schedule.

Where is Delite Radio based?
Delite Radio is based in North Finchley in London.

What kind of music does Delite Radio play?
The station plays a broad feel-good mix including soul, funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and smoother accessible favourites across daytime and specialist evening shows.

Which presenters are on Delite Radio?
Named presenters on Delite Radio include Ian Williams on Breakfast, Mick Brown on Mid Morning Delite, Mark Kirby on Good Groove and The Home Of The Hot Mix, Orphy Robinson on Jazz Joint Duke Box, Melissa on Lovers Delite and Ephraim on Delite Roots & Reggae.

How can I contact Delite Radio?
You can contact Delite Radio through its website, by phone on +44 20 3356 7979, or by post at 437 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0AP.