Pride Radio
Love the Music. Love the North East.
Pride Radio is an LGBTQ+ inclusive community station for Gateshead, Newcastle and the wider North East, mixing music, entertainment, conversation and community-focused programming on FM, DAB and online.
About Pride Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 89.2 FM in the North East
- DAB – DAB across Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East
- Online – Listen online, on smart speakers, TuneIn and the Pride World Media app
Pride Radio is a not-for-profit LGBTQ+ inclusive community station serving Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East. The station says it has been broadcasting since 2010 and has grown an audience around live and pre-recorded shows, strong listener interaction and a clear commitment to LGBT+ communities and their allies. That matters, because stations like this only last when they are actually useful to the people they claim to serve.
The station broadcasts on 89.2 FM, DAB and online worldwide, and its role goes beyond just playing music. Pride Radio positions itself as a community hub as well as a broadcaster, and Ofcom’s published material describes it as a station serving the diverse tastes of the LGBT community in Newcastle and Gateshead. That gives the page something real to say: this is community radio with a defined audience and a reason to exist, not generic playlist wallpaper with rainbow branding slapped on top.
Pride Radio also has a stronger track record than most stations in this lane. Its own sales pack says it was named Station of the Year at the National Community Radio Awards in 2021 and won an ARIAS award in 2023, alongside other national recognition. The current schedule backs that up with a mix of breakfast entertainment, daytime hits, drivetime, dance strands, retro features, sport and talk programming. For listeners in Gateshead and Newcastle who want a station that mixes mainstream appeal with a clear LGBT+ community focus, Pride Radio has more depth than a lot of small local services.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Ophelia Balls: Hosts Balls At Breakfast, a weekday breakfast show packed with competitions, celebrity chat, news, views and the odd cheeky surprise.
- Tim Lichfield: Presents weekday afternoons, bringing hits, weird news, fun facts and entertainment stories listeners might have missed.
- Jonny Chambers: Hosts Drivetime with Jonny Chambers, getting listeners home with the biggest hits and breaking news.
- Kelly Scott: Fronted a morning show built around great music, news, LGBT trivia and her vault box classics.
- Scott & David: Host The Scott & David Show, an evening programme playing hits from across the decades.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://prideradio.co.uk/
Studio email:
studio@prideradio.co.uk
Studio:
0191 695 0892
Postal address:
ONE Centre
Shields Road
Pelaw
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE10 0HW
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myprideradio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_prideradio/
X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/myprideradio
Pride Radio FAQ
What is Pride Radio?
Pride Radio is a not-for-profit LGBTQ+ inclusive community radio station serving Gateshead, Newcastle and the wider North East with music, entertainment and community-focused programming.
What frequency is Pride Radio on?
Pride Radio broadcasts on 89.2 FM in the North East, and it is also available on DAB, online, smart speakers, TuneIn and the Pride World Media app.
Can I listen to Pride Radio online?
Yes. Pride Radio is available online worldwide through its website, TuneIn, smart speakers and the Pride World Media app.
What kind of shows are on Pride Radio?
Pride Radio carries a mix of breakfast entertainment, daytime hits, drivetime, dance shows, retro features, sport, LGBT+ conversation and community-led programming.
How do I contact Pride Radio?
You can contact Pride Radio by calling 0191 695 0892, emailing studio@prideradio.co.uk, messaging on WhatsApp, or visiting ONE Centre, Shields Road, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0HW.