Goldmine Radio

About Goldmine Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB Digital Radio – Available in Plymouth and parts of Devon on DAB digital radio
• Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK and via the Goldmine online stream
• Smart Speakers & Apps – Also promoted by the station on smart speakers, smartphones and app-based listening

Goldmine Radio is built for listeners who still want proper oldies radio rather than a token hour of retro songs buried inside a modern playlist. The station’s core appeal is straightforward: familiar hits from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, delivered with experienced presenters who understand the music and the audience. That makes it more than background noise. It has a clearer musical identity than a lot of broader commercial stations trying to please everyone at once.

The station launched as a South West DAB service and has consistently leaned into that regional identity. Plymouth and Devon listeners get a service aimed at people who want classic pop, oldies and heritage radio voices, not trend-chasing filler. That positioning matters because stations in this lane live or die on credibility. Goldmine’s format works because it sounds like it knows exactly who it is for.

For listeners in Plymouth and the wider Devon area, Goldmine Radio is an easy all-day listen if your taste runs older and more familiar. The playlist reaches across multiple decades, but the station avoids sounding muddled by keeping the presentation rooted in classic hits radio. It is the kind of station that suits kitchen radios, workdays, car journeys and listeners who still value presenter-led oldies radio with a recognisable South West feel.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Duncan Warren - Sold Gold Breakfast: A key Goldmine voice associated with the station’s breakfast output, bringing established South West radio experience to the weekday morning slot.
• Roger 'Twiggy' Day: One of the best-known names linked with Goldmine Radio, adding classic pop credibility and a strong oldies-radio feel to the schedule.
• Tony James: A familiar heritage radio voice on the station, helping anchor Goldmine’s classic hits identity.
• David Hamilton - 'Diddy' David Hamilton: Part of the better-known presenter line-up associated with Goldmine Radio, bringing decades of oldies and classic hits broadcasting pedigree.
• Mike Mendoza: Included in the station’s presenter line-up during its growth, adding news and speech-radio recognition to the broader output.
• Chris Dinnis: Associated with Goldmine programming and later schedule changes, including morning presentation on the station.
• Jonathan Charles: Another presenter linked with Goldmine’s evolving line-up, helping strengthen the station’s presenter-led sound.

Contact Information

Postal address:
Goldmine Radio
Penstraze Business Centre
Penstraze
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 8PN
Email: studio@goldmine.fm
Website: http://www.goldmine.fm

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

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

Goldmine Radio FAQ

What is Goldmine Radio?
Goldmine Radio is a South West oldies and classic hits station playing music from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, with a strong presenter-led style.

How can I listen to Goldmine Radio?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, through the station’s online stream, and on supported digital platforms including DAB in parts of the South West.

Where is Goldmine Radio available?
Goldmine Radio has been promoted as serving Cornwall, Plymouth and West Devon, with online listening available more widely.

What kind of music does Goldmine Radio play?
Goldmine Radio focuses on oldies and classic hits, especially music from the 1950s to the 1980s, with some later favourites also appearing in the mix.

Who presents shows on Goldmine Radio?
Presenters associated with Goldmine Radio include Duncan Warren, Roger 'Twiggy' Day, Tony James, David Hamilton, Mike Mendoza, Chris Dinnis and Jonathan Charles.