Outreach Radio
Your Truly Local Radio Station for Hampshire & surrounding areas
Outreach Radio is a local radio station for Hampshire and surrounding areas, with coverage across Southampton, South Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and nearby communities. The station mixes familiar music, local voices, community features, specialist shows and regional updates with a strong Hampshire identity.
About Outreach Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ Digital Radio – Outreach Radio broadcasts on DAB+ across Hampshire and surrounding areas, including coverage for listeners around Southampton, South Hampshire and nearby parts of the region.
- 102.5 FM – Outreach Radio is also available on 102.5 FM in South Hampshire.
- Online – You can listen to Outreach Radio online on Radio Player UK.
Outreach Radio is built around Hampshire life, with a local sound that covers Southampton, South Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and surrounding communities. The station carries a mix of familiar music, local conversation, specialist shows and regional features, giving it a more grounded feel than a generic national playlist. It is especially useful for listeners who want a station that talks to the area rather than just broadcasting at it.
The station has grown from its lockdown-era local radio roots into a wider Hampshire service, with DAB+ coverage across the region and 102.5 FM serving South Hampshire. That gives Outreach Radio a clear local footprint, while its online stream makes it easy to keep listening through Radio Player UK. The format leans on classic hits, personality-led shows, local features, interviews, events coverage and community involvement.
Outreach Radio also gives space to local voices and specialist music. Alongside daytime music and local updates, the schedule includes shows focused on reggae, indie, retro music, club classics, jazz, local artists and listener-created programming through Open Airwaves. That variety is the station’s real strength: it does not feel like a copy-and-paste playlist station, and the presenter-led output gives the page proper substance.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Shaun O’Brien presents the Outreach Radio and Outreach Gold Breakfast Show on weekday mornings. Osman Şen-Chadun, also known as DJ Oz, presents Island Vibrations, featuring reggae, new releases and chart selections. Onur Şen-Chadun, known as The Groovy Pelican, hosts The Groovy Pelican Show and Early Bird Musical Wormhole, with a focus on music discovery, local artists and stories behind the tracks. Charlotte Neal presents The Neal Deal, Steve Ridout hosts Indie Hits, Mike Joyce presents Super Retro Sundays, Richard Lawrence presents Sunday Breakfast, and Graham Hardy is heard on Club Classics.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Shaun O’Brien: Presenter of the weekday Outreach Radio and Outreach Gold Breakfast Show.
- Osman Şen-Chadun / DJ Oz: Founder and presenter of Island Vibrations, featuring reggae, new releases and chart selections.
- Onur Şen-Chadun / The Groovy Pelican: Presenter of The Groovy Pelican Show and Early Bird Musical Wormhole, with a focus on music discovery and local artists.
- Charlotte Neal: Presenter of The Neal Deal and part of the wider Outreach Radio team.
- Steve Ridout: Presenter of Indie Hits.
- Mike Joyce: Presenter of Super Retro Sundays, featuring music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
- Richard Lawrence: Presenter of Sunday Breakfast.
- Graham Hardy: Presenter of Club Classics.
Contact Information
Studio email:
info@outreachradio.co.uk
General enquiries:
02380 09 08 00
Postal address:
The Hilt
Hiltingbury Road
Chandler's Ford
Hampshire
SO53 5NP
United Kingdom
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Outreach Radio FAQ
What is Outreach Radio?
Outreach Radio is a local radio station serving Hampshire and surrounding areas, with music, local features, specialist shows, community content and presenter-led programmes.
Can I listen to Outreach Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Outreach Radio online on Radio Player UK using the live player on this page.
Where is Outreach Radio based?
Outreach Radio is based in Hampshire, with links to Southampton, Chandler’s Ford, South Hampshire and the wider surrounding area.
Is Outreach Radio on FM or DAB?
Outreach Radio broadcasts on DAB+ across Hampshire and surrounding areas, and on 102.5 FM in South Hampshire.
Who presents shows on Outreach Radio?
Outreach Radio presenters include Shaun O’Brien, DJ Oz, Onur Şen-Chadun as The Groovy Pelican, Charlotte Neal, Steve Ridout, Mike Joyce, Richard Lawrence and Graham Hardy.