Radio Wigwam
Good music for good people
Radio Wigwam is a UK grassroots music station with a strong Cardiff DAB presence, built around independent artists, presenter-led specialist shows and a far broader music policy than most playlist-driven radio. It is the kind of station people find when they are bored of safe, repetitive radio and want something with actual taste and personality.
About Radio Wigwam
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB Digital Radio – Available on digital radio in Cardiff
- Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK, the official Radio Wigwam website and mobile app
- App – Also available through the official Radio Wigwam app on iOS and Android
Radio Wigwam has a clear identity and that is why it works. The station openly positions itself around good music, independent artists and grassroots talent rather than around rigid playlists or narrow commercial radio formulas. That gives it a stronger edge than most stations claiming to support new music, because Radio Wigwam is built around discovery rather than treating new acts as filler between safer records.
The presenter side is a real strength too. The official site highlights a broad roster of DJs, curators and musicians, and the live schedule shows that the station is driven by named programmes rather than faceless automation. That matters because it gives listeners reasons to come back for specific shows, voices and genres instead of just dipping in randomly and forgetting the station exists.
Although Radio Wigwam broadcasts globally online, it also promotes digital radio coverage in Cardiff, which gives it a real foothold in South Wales as well as its wider online audience. For a station page, that mix is useful: it is local enough to justify Cardiff discovery, but broad enough musically to stand out from generic local radio. It is not trying to be everything to everyone. It is trying to be good, and that is a much better lane.
Notable Presenters & Shows
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Christian John: Founder and DJ of The BANDwagon Show and also host of The Rock Jukebox and The Wigwam Jam, with a focus on rock, metal, indie-rock and grassroots music.
- Richard Sinclair: Hosts Sinclair’s Non Stop '90s, Sinclair’s Eclectic '80s and Sinclair’s Sounds of the '70s, giving Radio Wigwam a strong decade-based specialist strand.
- Paul Cash: Presents Pure Rock Fury, one of the station’s named rock-focused specialist shows.
- Lennon Williams: Hosts The Indie List, a show built around current independent music and emerging artists.
- Richie Pugh: Presents What’s Rocking with Richie, spotlighting rock-driven selections from the station’s indie and grassroots universe.
- Jake Dollery: Hosts The Jake Dollery Radio Show, one of the station’s regular presenter-led specialist music shows.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://radiowigwam.co.uk/
Studio email:
studio@radiowigwam.co.uk
Postal address:
Cardiff
Wales
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiowigwam/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radio_wigwam/
Radio Wigwam FAQ
What is Radio Wigwam?
Radio Wigwam is a grassroots and independent music radio station that champions emerging and unsigned artists through presenter-led specialist shows across rock, indie, blues and related genres.
How can I listen to Radio Wigwam live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, through the official Radio Wigwam website, on the station app, and on digital radio in Cardiff.
What kind of music does Radio Wigwam play?
Radio Wigwam focuses on grassroots, independent and unsigned music, with shows covering rock, indie, blues, synth, alternative music and specialist genre programming.
What are some of the main shows on Radio Wigwam?
Named shows on the station include The BANDwagon Show, The Rock Jukebox, Pure Rock Fury, The Indie List, What’s Rocking with Richie and The Jake Dollery Radio Show.
How do I contact Radio Wigwam?
You can contact Radio Wigwam by email at studio@radiowigwam.co.uk, through the official website, or via its Facebook and Instagram profiles.