GB Music Radio

About GB Music Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB+ Digital Radio – Greater London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Kent and Sunderland
• Online – Listen live through Radio Player UK
• Broadcasting – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Location – United Kingdom

GB Music Radio is a British digital radio station launched on 2 November 2026 by GB Media Limited, the company behind GB News. Broadcasting under the slogan 'All British, All Day', the station has a distinctive music policy: every song must be performed by an artist from Great Britain or Northern Ireland, or by a band whose members are predominantly British. Its playlist spans six decades of music, bringing together some of the biggest names in British pop, rock, indie and alternative music. The station celebrates the country's musical heritage while giving contemporary British artists a place alongside established favourites.

The music stretches from the British Invasion and classic rock of the 1960s and 1970s through the new wave, punk and synth-pop sounds of the 1980s, the Britpop explosion of the 1990s and the indie revival of the 2000s. Artists associated with the station's music policy include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, Kate Bush, Dire Straits, Blur, Oasis, Adele, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa. Rather than concentrating on a single decade, GB Music Radio brings different generations of British music together, from familiar guitar anthems and chart favourites to newer releases. The station also provides hourly news bulletins and regular traffic and travel information.

GB Music Radio combines its extensive British music playlist with a presenter-led daytime schedule. Paul Coyte hosts The Great British Breakfast on weekday mornings, Rick Houghton presents The Great British Drive Home from Liverpool, and Nana Akua takes over weekend mornings. Saturday evenings feature Great British Party Night, a six-hour stretch of commercial-free music running from 7pm until 1am. The station broadcasts around the clock and is available through DAB+ in selected parts of the UK, with online streaming providing access to the station's national programme. On Radio Player UK, listeners can tune in directly to hear the latest British music alongside the songs that helped shape the country's recording history.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Paul Coyte – The Great British Breakfast: Weekdays, 5:30am–10am. Paul Coyte presents The Great British Breakfast, bringing together British music and morning radio. An experienced broadcaster, Coyte previously worked at Virgin 1215 and Capital Gold and began his radio career presenting breakfast in Peterborough. He also works as a sports presenter on GB News Breakfast. His GB Music Radio programme marks his return to music radio, with a playlist celebrating classic and contemporary British artists.
• Rick Houghton – The Great British Drive Home: Weekdays from 4pm. Rick Houghton presents The Great British Drive Home from Liverpool, bringing British hits and familiar radio presentation to the afternoon commute. Houghton has more than three decades of commercial radio experience, including work with Radio City and Greatest Hits Radio. Broadcasting from Liverpool gives the programme a connection to one of Britain's most influential musical cities, home to The Beatles and the Merseybeat movement.
• Nana Akua – Weekend Breakfast: Saturdays and Sundays, 7am–11am. Broadcaster Nana Akua presents GB Music Radio's weekend morning programme, featuring British music from across the decades. Akua has worked in radio for more than 30 years and also presents her own weekend television programme on GB News. Her weekend radio shows celebrate British artists, from established rock legends to modern pop stars, providing a music-led start to Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Great British Party Night: Saturdays, 7pm–1am. Great British Party Night is a six-hour commercial-free music programme dedicated to British party favourites. The programme runs throughout Saturday evening and into the early hours of Sunday morning, bringing together British pop classics, familiar singalong hits and upbeat favourites from across the decades. It is one of the station's signature weekend features.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://gbmusicradio.com/

Studio email:
enquiries@gbmusicradio.com

Postal address:
GB Media Limited
United Kingdom

GB Music Radio FAQ

What is GB Music Radio?
GB Music Radio is a British digital radio station launched on 2 November 2026 by GB Media Limited, the company behind GB News. Broadcasting under the slogan 'All British, All Day', it plays music exclusively by British and Northern Irish artists, or bands whose members are predominantly British.

How can I listen to GB Music Radio live?
You can listen to GB Music Radio live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day and is also available on DAB+ digital radio in selected parts of the UK.

What music does GB Music Radio play?
GB Music Radio plays six decades of British music, including classic rock, pop, indie, alternative, Britpop, new wave, punk and contemporary chart hits. Its playlist includes artists such as The Beatles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Blur, Oasis, Adele, Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa.

Who are the presenters on GB Music Radio?
GB Music Radio features Paul Coyte presenting The Great British Breakfast on weekdays from 5:30am, Rick Houghton presenting The Great British Drive Home from 4pm on weekdays, and Nana Akua presenting weekend mornings from 7am until 11am. The station also features Great British Party Night on Saturdays from 7pm until 1am.

Is GB Music Radio connected to GB News?
Yes. GB Music Radio is operated by GB Media Limited, the media company behind GB News. Unlike GB News Radio, which carries news and current affairs programming, GB Music Radio is a music-focused service dedicated to British and Northern Irish artists, with hourly news bulletins and regular travel updates.