Lyca Radio Greater Manchester

About Lyca Radio Greater Manchester

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Frequencies & locations:

• Greater Manchester – 1377 AM
• Greater Manchester – 963 AM

Lyca Radio Greater Manchester is the current Manchester service in the Lyca Radio network, taking over the role previously held by Asian Sound Radio and giving the station a fresh identity while keeping a clear focus on listeners in the North West. That matters because it gives the station both continuity and a current purpose, rather than leaving it stuck as an outdated brand.

The station positions itself as a new Asian sound for North West England, and that description fits. The format centres on Bollywood and Pakistani hits, while also making room for devotional content and presenter-led shows that give the station more personality than a straight automated music stream.

A big part of the appeal is the schedule itself. Lyca Radio Greater Manchester is not just a station you dip into for a random song. It is built around named shows and recognisable voices across breakfast, mid-mornings, afternoons, drive and evenings, which gives listeners habits to build around and familiar presenters to come back to.

For Manchester listeners who want Asian radio with a stronger local identity, Lyca Radio Greater Manchester offers a more defined service than a loose online playlist. It has AM coverage, online access, a published schedule, a visible presenter line-up and a clear connection to the city through its current contact base in Manchester.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Ankur - Breakfast: Ankur fronts the weekday Breakfast show from 7am, giving Lyca Radio Greater Manchester a recognisable morning voice.
• Ibn-e-Tabish - Mid-Morning Show: Ibn-e-Tabish presents the weekday mid-morning slot, helping shape the station's daytime sound.
• Vish Bhatnagar - Afternoon Reload: Vish Bhatnagar hosts Afternoon Reload and is one of the station's best-known names in the daytime line-up.
• Riz Khan - Drive: Riz Khan presents the flagship weekday Drive show from 4pm to 7pm, bringing an experienced voice to one of the station's key slots.
• Ritu Sharma Show: Ritu Sharma is part of the Greater Manchester line-up on weekdays and weekends, with a music-led show carrying her name.
• Rubina Khan - Sunday Magazine: Rubina Khan features in the weekend schedule with Sunday Magazine and is one of the station's established presenters.
• Nuzhat Mehboob - Jummah Special: Nuzhat Mehboob is described by Lyca as the longest-serving presenter from the Asian Sound era and hosts the Friday Jummah Special.
• Radiowalli - Radiowalli's Rollercoaster: Radiowalli hosts a named evening show that adds extra personality and entertainment to the weekday schedule.

Contact Information

Advertise / Station contact:
0161 250 8222

Postal address:
Lyca Radio - Greater Manchester
42 Southall Street
Manchester
M3 1LG

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

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

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

Lyca Radio Greater Manchester FAQ

What frequencies is Lyca Radio Greater Manchester on?
Lyca Radio Greater Manchester broadcasts on 1377 AM and 963 AM, and is also available online.

What kind of music does Lyca Radio Greater Manchester play?
The station focuses on Asian music including Bollywood and Pakistani hits, alongside devotional content and presenter-led programming.

Is Lyca Radio Greater Manchester the replacement for Asian Sound Radio?
Yes. Lyca Radio's own station information says the Greater Manchester service replaced Asian Sound Radio.

Can I listen to Lyca Radio Greater Manchester online?
Yes. The station is available online as well as on AM across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Does Lyca Radio Greater Manchester have named presenters and shows?
Yes. The station publicly lists presenters and shows including Ankur on Breakfast, Ibn-e-Tabish, Vish Bhatnagar, Riz Khan, Ritu Sharma, Rubina Khan, Nuzhat Mehboob and Radiowalli's Rollercoaster.