LDC Radio

About LDC Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 97.8 FM across West Yorkshire
• DAB – DAB in Leeds and Bradford
• Online – Live stream via Radio Player UK

LDC Radio was created out of the Leeds dance scene rather than pasted on top of it. That is the difference. The station’s own history ties it to local music culture, local DJs and the push to get under-represented dance sounds onto legal broadcast radio in West Yorkshire. It is not pretending to be local with a few fake links between tracks. It was built to sound like Leeds, and that gives it a sharper identity than most small stations trying to play it safe.

The output is centred on dance music, but it is not one-note. House, garage, bassline, R&B, funkier crossover material and specialist club sounds all feature across the schedule, with named presenters driving different parts of the day. Alongside the music, LDC also leans into Leeds and West Yorkshire life through local events, nightlife coverage, news, travel and weather. That matters because it stops the station becoming just another online playlist with a logo stuck on it.

For listeners in Leeds, Bradford and across West Yorkshire, LDC Radio offers something more scene-connected than mainstream commercial radio. It carries daytime personality, club credibility and local relevance in the same place, which is a harder balance to get right than it looks. The station works because it understands that dance music radio still needs proper radio instincts: recognisable voices, strong local flavour and a reason for people to come back beyond one mix or one genre pocket.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Wes & Leanne - The Wes & Leanne Breakfast Show: Wes and Leanne host weekday breakfast from 7am to 10am, mixing Leeds banter, games and dance-led music to give LDC a properly local morning show rather than a dead-eyed generic opener.
• Jono - Daytime’s with Jono: Jono fronts the weekday 10am to 1pm slot, bringing showbiz chat, the “3 from 1 at 12” feature and Artist Faceoff into the daytime schedule.
• Alex Duffy - Drive Time with Alex Duffy: Alex Duffy handles weekday drivetime from 4pm to 7pm, with an eclectic house-led mix from around the globe that keeps the station rooted in dance culture through the afternoon.
• Sophie Mei Lan - Saturday Breakfast with Sophie: Sophie Mei Lan hosts Saturday breakfast, combining West Yorkshire news, entertainment talk and guest-led content with a more personality-driven weekend start.
• Daniel James - Warm Up for the Weekend: Daniel James leads Warm Up for the Weekend on Fridays, a longer upfront and funky house show built to push listeners into the weekend rather than coast into it.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://ldcradio.co.uk/

Studio email:
studio@ldcradio.co.uk

Studio / WhatsApp:
+44 7360 928760

Postal address:
LDC Radio
Leeds
West Yorkshire

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

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

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

LDC Radio FAQ

What is LDC Radio?
LDC Radio is a Leeds-based dance music station serving West Yorkshire on 97.8 FM, DAB in Leeds and Bradford, and online with presenter-led shows, specialist music and local coverage.

Where can I listen to LDC Radio?
You can listen to LDC Radio on 97.8 FM across West Yorkshire, on DAB in Leeds and Bradford, and online through its stream and app.

What kind of music does LDC Radio play?
LDC Radio focuses on dance music, including house, garage, bassline, R&B and other club-driven sounds, alongside specialist presenter-led shows.

Is LDC Radio local to Leeds?
Yes. LDC Radio is built around Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire scene, with local presenters, local events coverage, news, travel and nightlife content.

Can I message LDC Radio directly?
Yes. LDC Radio publishes a studio email address and WhatsApp contact so listeners can get in touch during shows and station activity.