
Konnect Radio
Positive radio across the UK
Konnect Radio is a UK Christian radio station with a mixed-format approach, blending mainstream family-friendly music with Christian artists, faith-based features, interviews and encouraging presenter-led shows. It is aimed at listeners who want positive radio with a clear Christian heart rather than either flat mainstream radio or wall-to-wall sermon content.
About Konnect Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- Online – Live stream via Radio Player UK
- App – Available on mobile apps and smart speakers
Konnect Radio positions itself as a positive Christian alternative to mainstream radio, and that is the station’s real selling point. It does not lock itself into one narrow sound. Instead, it mixes contemporary mainstream tracks with Christian music and Bible-based content in a way designed to feel accessible rather than preachy. That makes it a more usable everyday listen for people who want faith-friendly radio without sacrificing variety or personality.
The station's format is stronger than a lot of weak Christian radio efforts because it actually understands pacing and range. Its daytime output combines encouragement, listener interaction, current affairs and feel-good music, while evenings and weekends lean more heavily into books, interviews, specialist strands, sport, new music and gospel-focused programming. That means Konnect is trying to be a proper radio station first, not just a worthy project with a stream link.
What gives Konnect Radio its own lane is the way it tries to connect faith, culture and everyday life. Its published mission is rooted in impacting lives through the love of Jesus, but its output also reaches into music, family life, creativity, books, conversation and church discovery. That wider approach makes the station more competitive because it gives listeners more reasons to stay than a narrow worship-only service ever could.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Gareth Cottrell - Breakfast: Gareth Cottrell hosts the weekday breakfast show from 7am, with the station pitching it as an energetic and encouraging start to the day built around great music and a positive tone.
- Andy Hoyle - Afternoons: Andy Hoyle fronts the afternoon show, bringing warmth, humour and feel-good music into the daytime schedule rather than letting the station drift into faceless automation.
- Sarah Holloway - Behind the Scenes: Sarah Holloway presents Behind the Scenes, a culture-led evening show focused on music, film and creative life, mixing interviews, stories and faith journeys with uplifting music.
- Matt Mcchlery - The Konnect Book Club: Matt Mcchlery hosts the station’s books strand, diving into Christian reads, fiction and true stories in a show that gives Konnect something more distinctive than a basic music-only schedule.
- J. John - Weekly Show: J. John appears in a regular weekly slot built around Christian teaching, global guests, interviews and reflective music, adding a recognisable ministry voice to the schedule.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.konnectradio.com/
Studio email:
studio@konnectradio.com
Studio / WhatsApp:
0161 511 9555
Postal address:
Konnect Media CIC
Office 5 Derek Ashton Court
77 Mottram Road
Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK15 2QP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/konnectradio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konnectradio/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/Konnectradio
Konnect Radio FAQ
What is Konnect Radio?
Konnect Radio is a UK Christian radio station that mixes mainstream family-friendly music with Christian music, faith-based content, interviews and presenter-led shows.
What kind of music does Konnect Radio play?
Konnect Radio uses a mixed-format approach, playing both uplifting mainstream tracks and Christian music rather than sticking to one narrow style.
Can I listen to Konnect Radio online?
Yes. Konnect Radio is available as an online stream and can also be heard through apps and smart speakers.
Is Konnect Radio only for Christian listeners?
No. Konnect Radio presents itself as welcoming to listeners from all backgrounds while keeping a clearly Christian identity and positive, family-friendly style.
What sort of programmes does Konnect Radio broadcast?
Konnect Radio broadcasts breakfast and daytime shows, interviews, creative and culture-led features, book programmes, teaching content, gospel strands and other presenter-led specialist output.
