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Shine 879

Shine 879

The World’s Leading Dance Music Station

Shine 879 is a London dance radio station built around house, garage, old skool, disco, DnB, club classics and DJ-led shows. It brings a proper club-radio feel to online and DAB listening, with a schedule shaped by DJs rather than anonymous playlists.

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About Shine 879

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB – Available on DAB in London and parts of the South East, including North London and South London multiplex coverage
  • Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
  • Smart speakers – Also promoted for listening on smart speakers

Shine 879 is rooted in London dance culture, with a sound that leans heavily into house, UK garage, old skool, disco, drum and bass and club classics. The station has the feel of a DJ-led dance network rather than a standard local music service, which is exactly where its strength is. It is sharp, niche and useful for listeners who want proper dance radio without watered-down mainstream pop filler.

The station broadcasts online and on DAB, with coverage promoted across London and wider parts of the South East. Its schedule is broad within dance music, moving between house, funky house, garage, tech house, disco, old skool, drum and bass, chillout and multi-genre club shows. That makes Shine 879 a strong fit for listeners who want a station with club energy during the day and specialist DJ programming in the evenings.

For London listeners, Shine 879 works because it feels connected to the capital’s dance and rave heritage while still sounding current. The station also runs events and listen-again content, giving it more depth than a simple dance stream. It is the sort of station people come back to for presenters, mixes and scene identity, not just because it happens to be playing dance music.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Shine 879’s schedule includes Dean Kaye with House & Classics, Ben Mac with House & Garage, DJ Shelz, Clarkson, Jiggz, Terence Kay with The Terence Kay Radio Show, Simon T with Old & Nu Skool Garage, DJ Scottie with House Revival Show, Dee James, Jon Fleet, Rubedo Walker, Anton Black, Shady Lady and Tony Woodford. The wider line-up also includes names such as DJ Trix and George Ellis, Jay Craze, Dynamix, Charlie Favell, Jose Saavedra, Saya, Jo Freedom, Kerris Twisted, Jules Pinkney, Mervyn Victor, Chris Doulou, Tony Roberts, Marcus Dryden and DJ XS.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Dean Kaye: Presenter of House & Classics programming on Shine 879, with a focus on house music and familiar club sounds.
  • Ben Mac: Presenter of House & Garage, covering two of Shine 879’s core sounds.
  • DJ Shelz: Shine 879 presenter listed on house music programming.
  • Clarkson: Presenter listed on Shine 879’s house music schedule.
  • Jiggz: Presenter of House & Classics programming, bringing club-focused music to the Shine 879 line-up.
  • Terence Kay: Presenter of The Terence Kay Radio Show, featuring current, new and forthcoming house music alongside classic tracks and listener-friendly chat.
  • Simon T: Presenter of Old & Nu Skool Garage, mixing old skool garage classics with fresh upfront UKG and garage house.
  • DJ Scottie: Presenter of House Revival Show, built around fresh house beats with classic house flavours.
  • Dee James: Presenter listed on Shine 879’s disco house programming.
  • Jon Fleet: Presenter listed on Shine 879’s house music schedule.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://shinedab.com/

Studio / WhatsApp:
07584 794879

Postal address:
Shine 879
London
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialshine879/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shine879dab/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/shine879dab

Shine 879 FAQ

What is Shine 879?
Shine 879 is a London dance radio station playing house, UK garage, old skool, disco, drum and bass, club classics and DJ-led specialist shows.

Can I listen to Shine 879 online?
Yes. You can listen to Shine 879 live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.

Is Shine 879 on DAB?
Yes. Shine 879 promotes DAB coverage across London and parts of the South East, alongside online and smart speaker listening.

What kind of music does Shine 879 play?
Shine 879 plays dance music including house, UK garage, old skool, disco, tech house, funky house, drum and bass, club classics and specialist DJ mixes.

Who are some Shine 879 presenters?
Shine 879 presenters include Dean Kaye, Ben Mac, DJ Shelz, Clarkson, Jiggz, Terence Kay, Simon T, DJ Scottie, Dee James, Jon Fleet, Rubedo Walker, Anton Black, Shady Lady and Tony Woodford.