Revolution Radio

About Revolution Radio

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Revolution Radio is a Northampton community radio station with a clear local brief: music, information and entertainment for the town’s diverse communities. The station specifically highlights Black British, Asian, mixed ethnic and non-British white communities, while still keeping a wider mainstream appeal. That gives it a stronger identity than a standard small-town playlist station because the output is built around Northampton’s real audience, not a vague idea of “local”.

The station launched on 96.1 FM on 12 June 2021 and is operated by Revolution Radio Limited, a not-for-profit organisation based in Northampton. It also appears on Northampton small-scale DAB, which gives it a stronger local broadcast footprint alongside online listening. Revolution Radio’s service includes local news, events, community information, discussion and opportunities for local people to take part in programming, so it has a proper community-radio function rather than just background music.

Musically, Revolution Radio is broad but not shapeless. The schedule moves between breakfast and daytime shows, classic hits, local music, reggae, Asian-focused programming, dance, hip-hop, R&B, Afrohouse, bhangra, house and specialist weekend shows. That range fits the station’s purpose: bringing different communities together while still sounding lively, accessible and proudly Northampton.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Cory Walker – Revolution Breakfast: Cory Walker presents Revolution Breakfast, bringing music and local Northampton information to the morning schedule.
• Junior Lion – Junior Lion in the Morning: Junior Lion brings reggae flavours and upbeat morning energy to Revolution Radio’s Northampton audience.
• David Hellier – Afternoons, Asian Focus and Eastern Europe Focus: David Hellier is linked with several key strands on the station, including afternoon programming, Asian Focus and Eastern Europe Focus, covering music, community news, guests and discussion.
• Lonely Gimmick and Beth Duggan – The Local Music Show: Lonely Gimmick and Beth Duggan present The Local Music Show, spotlighting new and unsigned music from the local area.
• Rax, M Double and B On Da Decks – Sounds of the Underground: Rax, M Double and B On Da Decks host Sounds of the Underground, covering underground hip-hop, house, garage and drum and bass.
• DJ MK – The Afro Takeover: DJ MK brings Amapiano, Afrohouse and live interviews to The Afro Takeover.
• Elliot C Browne – Friday Vibes: Elliot C Browne presents Friday Vibes, a feelgood show built around positivity and weekend energy.
• DJ Lynton – Dance Revolution: DJ Lynton presents Dance Revolution, mixing big dancefloor tracks for Revolution Radio listeners.

Contact Information

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

Studio email:
info@revolutionradio.com

Office / Studio:
01604 800961

Postal address:
Vulcan Works
Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN1 1EW
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theradiorevolution/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolution96.1/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/Revolution961

Revolution Radio FAQ

What is Revolution Radio?
Revolution Radio is a Northampton community radio station broadcasting music, local news, events, community information and discussion for the town’s diverse communities.

Where is Revolution Radio based?
Revolution Radio is based in Northampton and serves the town and wider Northamptonshire area through FM, DAB and online broadcasting.

Can I listen to Revolution Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Revolution Radio live online on Radio Player UK using the stream on this page.

What frequency is Revolution Radio on?
Revolution Radio broadcasts on 96.1 FM in Northampton and is also available on Northampton small-scale DAB.

What kind of programmes does Revolution Radio broadcast?
Revolution Radio broadcasts local news, community information, breakfast and daytime shows, reggae, Asian-focused programming, local music, hip-hop, R&B, dance, Afrohouse, bhangra and specialist weekend shows.