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Energy 106

Energy 106

Belfast's home of non-stop dance

Energy 106 is a Belfast dance station broadcasting on DAB across Northern Ireland and online, blending club anthems, throwbacks and live presenter-led shows with deep roots in the local scene.

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About Energy 106

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB+ – Available across Belfast, Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Newry, Banbridge, Armagh, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Castlewellan and Crossmaglen
  • Online – Listen live online via Radio Player UK and the official Energy 106 website
  • App – Available through the Energy 106 mobile app
  • Smart Speaker – Ask your smart speaker to play Energy 106

Energy 106 is one of those stations that actually has a story, not just a playlist and a logo. The brand began in 1996 as Energy 106.6, becoming a cult name in Northern Ireland dance radio before going quiet in 2004. It later returned as an online station under Danny Creggan and, in 2025, made its legal return to the airwaves on DAB across Belfast and beyond. That history gives the station far more identity than the average dance stream trying to fake credibility.

Today, Energy 106 is built around dance music old and new, with a schedule that mixes classic club energy, upfront tracks and presenter-led shows rather than just endless automation. The official station positioning is clear: Belfast's home of non-stop dance. That fits the sound, but the brand also goes wider than radio alone, tying into club nights, events and Belfast nightlife culture in a way that makes the station feel active in the city rather than detached from it.

The presenter line-up matters here too. Energy 106 has kept links to its earlier era while bringing in newer voices, which gives the station a nice mix of legacy and freshness. With names including Stevie B, Dru R, Tony Walls, Holly The Destroyer, Colin Patterson, Gordon Coutts and others, the station has a stronger personality than a lot of local dance services. For listeners in Belfast and across Northern Ireland who want dance radio with real local roots, Energy 106 feels like a proper scene station rather than background filler.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Holly The Destroyer – Breakfast Bangers: Holly The Destroyer fronts Breakfast Bangers, a harder-styles weekend show built around high-energy dance selections and guest mixes.
  • Tony Walls – Workplace Anthems: Tony Walls hosts Workplace Anthems, one of the station's regular daytime dance-and-throwback shows, and is also tied to long-running underground dance programming on Energy 106.
  • Con Air – Con Air On Air: Con Air presents Con Air On Air, a Thursday evening pre-weekend warm-up show on Energy 106.
  • Stevie B – Drivetime: Stevie B covers Drivetime on Energy 106, bringing one of the station's best-known legacy names into the weekday live schedule.
  • Dru R & Colin Patterson – The Weekend Warmup: Dru R and Colin Patterson team up for The Weekend Warmup, a Friday night show that helps kick-start the station's club-focused weekend output.
  • Gordon Coutts – Weekend presenter: Gordon Coutts is part of the current Energy 106 presenter line-up, adding another live voice to the station's dance-led schedule.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://energy106.co.uk/

Studio email:
music@energy106.co.uk

Studio WhatsApp:
07902 705 900

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Energy106Belfast.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energy106ni/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/Energy106

Energy 106 FAQ

Can I listen to Energy 106 online?
Yes. You can listen to Energy 106 live online through Radio Player UK using the stream on this page.

Where can I hear Energy 106 on DAB?
Energy 106 is available on DAB+ across Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland including Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Newry, Banbridge, Armagh, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Castlewellan and Crossmaglen.

What kind of music does Energy 106 play?
Energy 106 focuses on dance music, mixing club anthems, throwbacks, classic cuts and newer upfront tracks in a presenter-led format.

Who presents shows on Energy 106?
Publicly promoted presenters on Energy 106 include Holly The Destroyer, Tony Walls, Con Air, Stevie B, Dru R, Colin Patterson and Gordon Coutts.

How do I contact Energy 106?
You can contact Energy 106 through the official website, email music@energy106.co.uk, or send a WhatsApp message to the studio on 07902 705 900.