Express FM
Your Music, Your City
Express FM is Portsmouth’s community radio station, mixing local news, Portsmouth FC coverage, specialist music and city-focused conversation with a not-for-profit mission rooted in the local community.
About Express FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 93.7 FM in Portsmouth.
- DAB Digital Radio – Available on DAB across Portsmouth.
- Online – Listen live online via Express FM and Radio Player UK.
- Smart Speakers & App – Also available through smart speakers and the free Express FM app.
Express FM is one of those stations that actually understands what community radio is supposed to do. It is not just a playlist with a local postcode slapped on it. The station describes itself as Portsmouth’s voice, using radio to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and give local people, initiatives and organisations a proper platform. That matters because it gives the station a real job in the city rather than leaving it to drift into generic background noise. The result is a service with genuine local purpose, built around Portsmouth people, Portsmouth stories and Portsmouth life.
The programming is where Express FM separates itself from weaker local stations. Daytime output is built around accessible local radio with music, travel, interviews and conversation, while the wider schedule stretches into football, specialist music and city culture. That range gives it more substance than a basic community station trying to survive on goodwill alone. Express Breakfast, Paul Marsh’s mid-morning show, Lana Hall in the afternoon and Dave Joyce on drive keep the station sounding active and current, while football output and local music coverage give it clear reasons for Portsmouth listeners to come back repeatedly.
Another big strength is that Express FM feels tied into the city rather than sitting above it. It is based at the University of Portsmouth, operates as a not-for-profit organisation, and puts community value at the centre of what it does. Add in official Portsmouth FC commentary, local news, local artist support and regular event coverage, and you have a station with a stronger civic role than a lot of commercially-driven local brands. For a Portsmouth page, that is the real angle: Express FM is not pretending to belong to the city, it is woven into it.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Ian James — Express Breakfast: Ian James fronts Express Breakfast on weekday mornings, with great songs, Portsmouth guests, local travel updates and the Express Rewind Mystery Year feature.
- Jake Smith — The Football Hour: Jake Smith hosts The Football Hour, a Portsmouth FC-focused show built around Pompey news, reviews, previews, interviews and discussion for supporters.
- Josh Robinson — Portsmouth’s Local Music Show: Josh Robinson presents Portsmouth’s Local Music Show, showcasing music from the area and counting down the Local Music Chart top ten.
- Dave Joyce — Drive: Dave Joyce handles the weekday drive slot with travel updates, great music, Tea at 3:30 and the Express Rewind Mystery Year from 4pm.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.expressfm.com/
Studio email:
news@expressfm.com
Studio:
02392 847847
Postal address:
Eldon Building
University of Portsmouth
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2DJ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/93.7ExpressFM/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressfm/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/expressfm
Express FM FAQ
What is Express FM?
Express FM is Portsmouth’s not-for-profit community radio station, offering local radio with music, news, football coverage, specialist shows and community-focused content.
How can I listen to Express FM live?
You can listen live to Express FM on 93.7 FM in Portsmouth, on DAB, online, through the station app and on supported smart speakers.
What kind of programmes does Express FM broadcast?
Express FM broadcasts local daytime radio, Portsmouth FC coverage, football discussion, specialist music shows, local music programming and city-focused interviews and current affairs.
Where is Express FM based?
Express FM is based at the Eldon Building at the University of Portsmouth on Winston Churchill Avenue in Portsmouth.
How do I contact Express FM?
You can contact the Express FM studio on 02392 847847, follow the station on social media, or use the contact options on the Express FM website.