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RadioReverb

RadioReverb

The Sound of Your City

RadioReverb is Brighton and Hove's community radio station, mixing grassroots speech, specialist music, arts coverage and local discussion with a style that feels unmistakably tied to the city. It is one of the best-known independent stations on the South Coast, with a schedule shaped by Brighton voices rather than generic network radio habits.

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About RadioReverb

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 97.2 FM in Brighton and Hove
  • DAB+ – Available on DAB+ in Brighton and surrounding areas
  • Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK and the official RadioReverb website
  • Smart Speaker – Available on smart speakers and connected radio platforms

RadioReverb has a proper local identity. The station describes itself as Brighton and Hove's local radio station and not-for-profit community outlet, built around a mix of speech and new music that reflects the city. That matters because Brighton has no shortage of media noise, so a station only has value if it actually sounds rooted in the place. RadioReverb does, and that is why it stands out.

There is real history behind it too. RadioReverb first broadcast as a two-week trial during the Brighton Festival in 2004, then secured a full community broadcasting licence in 2007. Since then it has grown into a well-known grassroots station with home-grown presenters, strong local recognition and a clear focus on voices and communities that are often underrepresented elsewhere.

What makes RadioReverb stronger than a throwaway niche stream is the range of the output. The station covers arts, business, food and drink, community issues, LGBT+ lives, the environment and local culture, while also giving proper space to specialist music and Brighton bands. It is playlist-free, volunteer-led and clearly designed to sound like Brighton rather than a cheap imitation of mainstream local radio.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Melita Dennett: Presents Tuesday Live in Brighton, a live weekly show from the Open Market studio focused on local arts, culture, community and grassroots activity in Brighton.
  • John Keenan: Presents Brighton Beat and also fronts editions of The Brighton Guide, bringing his own take on what's on in Brighton.
  • Beccy Baker: Presents Sights and Sounds of Sussex and appears on The Brighton Guide, covering events across Brighton, Worthing and the wider Sussex area.
  • Pete Jones: Hosts The Pete Jones Show, one of the station's best-known music shows, featuring local acts, live sessions and in-depth interviews with Brighton artists.
  • DJ Lamp: Hosts Eclectic Chair, a long-running show known for broad music taste and regular support for local artists and Brighton music culture.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.radioreverb.com/

Studio email:
office@radioreverb.com

Postal address:
RadioReverb
Brighton Open Market
Marshalls Row
Brighton
BN1 4JU

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radioreverb97.2FM/

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

RadioReverb FAQ

What is RadioReverb?
RadioReverb is Brighton and Hove's not-for-profit community radio station, broadcasting local speech, culture, specialist music and grassroots programming on FM, DAB+ and online.

How can I listen to RadioReverb live?
You can listen to RadioReverb live on Radio Player UK, on 97.2 FM in Brighton and Hove, on DAB+, through the official station website and on connected listening platforms.

What kind of programmes does RadioReverb broadcast?
RadioReverb broadcasts a broad mix of local arts, culture, community discussion, specialist music and Brighton-focused shows including Tuesday Live in Brighton, Brighton Beat, The Brighton Guide, The Pete Jones Show and Eclectic Chair.

Is RadioReverb a community radio station?
Yes. RadioReverb is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community radio station with a full community broadcasting licence and a strong focus on local access, diversity and grassroots broadcasting.

How do I contact RadioReverb?
You can contact RadioReverb through its website contact form, by email at office@radioreverb.com, or through its Facebook and Instagram accounts.