Hits Radio East Midlands
The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks
Listen to Hits Radio East Midlands live online for hit music, throwbacks, local updates and entertainment across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
About Hits Radio East Midlands
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Online – Listen live online on Radio Player UK.
- Radioplayer – Also listed on Radioplayer UK.
Hits Radio East Midlands is Bauer’s Hits Radio service for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The station carries the heritage of Gem 106, one of the East Midlands’ best-known regional commercial radio brands, while now operating as part of the wider Hits Radio network with a mix of current hits, throwbacks and presenter-led entertainment.
The station is available on DAB Digital Radio across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, as well as online. Its focus is regional rather than hyper-local, giving listeners in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and nearby areas a shared East Midlands version of the Hits Radio format, with familiar music, entertainment features and useful regional information.
For listeners around Nottingham and the wider East Midlands, Hits Radio East Midlands works best as an upbeat everyday station for commuting, work, school runs and background listening. The playlist is broad and accessible, leaning into chart hits and familiar throwbacks rather than specialist music, with major Hits Radio shows carrying the station through the day.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Fleur East, Will Best & James Barr: Host Hits Radio Breakfast every weekday morning, with big hits, throwbacks, celebrity guests, competitions and entertainment.
- Tom Green: Presents weekday daytime programming on Hits Radio, starting the workday with throwbacks before continuing with current hits and music-led features.
- Marvin Humes: Hosts weekday afternoons on Hits Radio, bringing hit music, throwbacks and entertainment into the early afternoon.
- Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan: Present the weekday drivetime show, mixing current hits and throwbacks with conversation, humour and listener interaction.
- Sam Thompson: Presents The Hits UK Chart on Sunday afternoons, counting down the UK's 40 biggest songs.
- Kimberly Wyatt: Hosts Sunday evening programming on Hits Radio, with a noughties and throwback-led show built around familiar feel-good tracks.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/east-midlands/
Studio:
0845 130 0106
Postal address:
Hits Radio East Midlands
City Link
Nottingham
NG2 4NG
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gem106
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitsradiouk
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehitsofficial
Hits Radio East Midlands FAQ
Can I listen to Hits Radio East Midlands online?
Yes. You can listen to Hits Radio East Midlands live online on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
Is Hits Radio East Midlands on FM?
Hits Radio East Midlands is listed as available on DAB Digital Radio, Radioplayer UK and online. The former Gem 106 FM frequency moved to Greatest Hits Radio East Midlands.
What was Hits Radio East Midlands called before?
Hits Radio East Midlands was previously known as Gem 106 and Gem. Earlier names include Heart 106, 106 Century FM, Century 106 and Radio 106FM.
Who owns Hits Radio East Midlands?
Hits Radio East Midlands is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Hits Radio network.
What area does Hits Radio East Midlands serve?
The station serves Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and nearby parts of the East Midlands.