Salford City Radio

About Salford City Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 94.4 FM in Salford
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• Smart speakers – Also available on smart speakers

Salford City Radio broadcasts on 94.4FM and online, with a strong local identity rooted in Salford and Greater Manchester. The station is built around community broadcasting rather than anonymous playlist radio, giving local presenters, volunteers, groups, musicians and campaigners a place to be heard. Its output covers local stories, music, sport, talk programmes and specialist shows, making it a useful station for listeners who want something more connected to the area.

The station’s schedule is wide-ranging, which is exactly what a proper community station should be. Instead of chasing one narrow music format, Salford City Radio moves between breakfast programming, specialist music, local conversation, theatre and musicals, sport, nostalgia, environmental discussion and independent voices. That variety gives the station personality and keeps it closer to real Salford life than polished network radio ever could.

For listeners in Salford, Manchester and the North West, Salford City Radio offers a local alternative with real presenters and a strong volunteer feel. It is especially good for people who want local radio that still sounds human: a bit rougher around the edges than big commercial stations at times, but far more connected to the community it serves.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Ian Rothwell presents A Bit of Everything, while Zac Peach appears on Declaration of Independence and Local Legends. Jill Bowyer presents Kaleidoscope, Allan Shalks hosts Magic Of The Musicals and Taking You Back In Time, and Nicole Harley presents Pick & Mix. The schedule also includes Rock On with Mark Stewardson, That Wednesday Afternoon Thing with Tom Hughes, Tune Raiders with Steve Pendlebury, plus Sportzone and regular weekday breakfast programming.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Ian Rothwell: Presenter of A Bit of Everything, one of Salford City Radio’s named music-led programmes.
• Zac Peach: Presenter of Declaration of Independence and Local Legends, bringing independent voices and local flavour to the schedule.
• Jill Bowyer: Presenter of Kaleidoscope and a key Salford City Radio name connected with the station’s community output.
• Allan Shalks: Presenter of Magic Of The Musicals and Taking You Back In Time, covering musical theatre and nostalgic music programming.
• Nicole Harley: Presenter of Pick & Mix, part of the station’s varied community radio schedule.
• Mark Stewardson: Presenter of Rock On, a specialist rock programme on Salford City Radio.
• Tom Hughes: Presenter of That Wednesday Afternoon Thing, a midweek afternoon show on the station.
• Steve Pendlebury: Presenter of Tune Raiders, a music programme with a strong archive and music-history angle.

Contact Information

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

Office:
0161 793 2939

Postal address:
Salford City Radio
Radio House
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5AW
United Kingdom

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

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

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

Salford City Radio FAQ

What is Salford City Radio?
Salford City Radio is a not-for-profit community radio station serving Salford and Greater Manchester with local news, music, sport, conversation and volunteer-led programmes.

Can I listen to Salford City Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Salford City Radio live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.

What frequency is Salford City Radio on?
Salford City Radio broadcasts on 94.4 FM in the Salford area and is also available online and on smart speakers.

Where is Salford City Radio based?
Salford City Radio is based at Radio House, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester.

What kind of shows are on Salford City Radio?
Salford City Radio broadcasts a varied community schedule including local news, breakfast shows, sport, rock, musicals, nostalgia, local legends, independent voices and presenter-led music programmes.