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Hits Radio South West Wales



Hits Radio South West Wales

The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks

Listen to Hits Radio South West Wales live online for hit music, throwbacks, local updates and entertainment across Swansea and South West Wales.

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About Hits Radio South West Wales

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 96.4 FM from Kilvey Hill for Swansea and surrounding areas.
  • DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio on the Swansea multiplex, block 12A.
  • Online – Listen live online on Radio Player UK.

Hits Radio South West Wales is Bauer’s local Hits Radio service for Swansea and surrounding parts of South West Wales. The station carries the heritage of The Wave, 96.4 The Wave, Swansea Sound and Sound Wave, while now operating inside the wider Hits Radio network with a bright mix of current hits, familiar throwbacks and presenter-led entertainment.

The station broadcasts on 96.4 FM from Kilvey Hill and on DAB Digital Radio via the Swansea multiplex. Its output combines Swansea news, travel and local information with Hits Radio’s network shows, giving listeners in Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and nearby areas a South West Wales service wrapped around a bigger national schedule.

For listeners around Swansea and South West Wales, Hits Radio South West Wales works best as an upbeat everyday station for commuting, work, school runs and background listening. The playlist is broad and easy to dip into, mixing current chart songs with 90s, 00s and 10s throwbacks, competitions and regular presenter-led features.

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, with current hits, throwbacks and music-led features through the workday.
  • 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.
  • Sarah-Jane Crawford: Presents weekend and evening programming on Hits Radio, with music and entertainment for later listening.
  • Sam Thompson: Presents The Hits UK Chart, counting down the UK's biggest songs with chart-focused weekend programming.
  • Kimberly Wyatt: Hosts Sunday evening programming on Hits Radio, with a throwback-led show built around familiar feel-good tracks.
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Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/south-wales/

Studio:
01792 896964

Postal address:
Hits Radio South Wales
Suite B
Venture House
Waterside Business Park
Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA6 8AH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/964thewave

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

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/964thewave

Hits Radio South West Wales FAQ

Can I listen to Hits Radio South West Wales online?
Yes. You can listen to Hits Radio South West Wales live online on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.

What frequency is Hits Radio South West Wales on?
Hits Radio South West Wales broadcasts on 96.4 FM from Kilvey Hill and is also available on DAB Digital Radio on the Swansea multiplex.

What was Hits Radio South West Wales called before?
Hits Radio South West Wales was previously known as The Wave and 96.4 The Wave. Earlier station heritage also includes Swansea Sound and Sound Wave.

Who owns Hits Radio South West Wales?
Hits Radio South West Wales is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Hits Radio network.

What area does Hits Radio South West Wales serve?
The station serves Swansea and surrounding parts of South West Wales, including nearby areas such as Neath, Port Talbot and Llanelli.