Nation 80s
The Best Variety of 80s Hits
Nation 80s is a UK digital radio station from Nation Broadcasting, dedicated to the biggest and most familiar songs of the 1980s. The station plays classic pop, rock, synth-pop, new wave, soul and feel-good chart favourites from one of radio’s most instantly recognisable decades.
About Nation 80s
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB Digital Radio – Nation 80s is available on DAB Digital Radio in selected broadcast areas.
- Online – Listen live online with Radio Player UK.
Nation 80s is built around the sound of the 1980s, a decade where pop radio became bigger, brighter and more instantly recognisable. The station focuses on familiar 80s hits across pop, rock, synth-pop, new wave, soul and chart favourites, giving listeners a full-time station dedicated to the decade rather than a mixed classics service with occasional 80s songs.
The music mix fits the era properly: big choruses, polished production, electronic keyboards, guitar-led radio hits and feel-good favourites that still dominate retro playlists. Expect songs from the world of Madonna, Prince, Queen, Wham!, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, Eurythmics, Tina Turner, Simple Minds and other artists who helped define mainstream radio through the 1980s.
Nation 80s is part of Nation Broadcasting’s wider family of decade and genre stations. Its schedule combines presenter-led daytime shows with evening features and specialist music blocks, keeping the station focused, familiar and easy to dip into whether you want an 80s workday soundtrack, drivetime nostalgia or late-night chilled favourites from the decade.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Roberto: Presenter of 80s Breakfast with Roberto, the morning show built around familiar 1980s hits and an upbeat start to the day.
- Tony Dibbin: Presenter of 80s Workday with Tony Dibbin, a daytime show using the station’s core 80s mix for workday listening.
- Greg Burns: Presenter of 80s Drivetime with Greg Burns, the afternoon show focused on big 1980s favourites for the journey home.
- Steve Power: Presenter of Power Up the 80s, an evening Nation 80s show built around high-energy songs and familiar favourites from the decade.
- Mark Franklin: Presenter of Chilled 80s, a late-evening feature with the softer and more relaxed side of 1980s music.
- The Best Variety of 80s Hits: Nation 80s’ core music output, covering classic pop, rock, synth-pop, new wave, soul and chart favourites from the 1980s.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.nationplayer.com/nation-80s/
Studio email:
enquiries@nationbroadcasting.com
Office:
029 2141 4100
Postal address:
Nation Broadcasting
St Hilary Transmitter
St Hilary
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7DP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationradio/
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Nation 80s FAQ
What is Nation 80s?
Nation 80s is a UK digital radio station from Nation Broadcasting dedicated to music from the 1980s, including classic pop, rock, synth-pop, new wave, soul and familiar chart favourites.
What music does Nation 80s play?
Nation 80s plays songs from the 1980s, covering classic pop, rock, synth-pop, new wave, soul and well-known chart favourites from across the decade.
Who presents shows on Nation 80s?
The published Nation 80s schedule includes 80s Breakfast with Roberto, 80s Workday with Tony Dibbin, 80s Drivetime with Greg Burns, Power Up the 80s with Steve Power and Chilled 80s with Mark Franklin.
Is Nation 80s available on DAB Digital Radio?
Nation 80s is available on DAB Digital Radio in selected broadcast areas and can also be listened to live online with Radio Player UK.
Where is Nation 80s based?
Nation 80s is part of Nation Broadcasting, which is based at St Hilary Transmitter, St Hilary, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7DP.