Somer Valley FM

About Somer Valley FM

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 97.5 FM in the North East Somerset area
• DAB – Available on DAB in Bristol and Keynsham
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• Smart speakers – Also promoted for listening on smart speakers

Somer Valley FM is built around local voices, not corporate radio polish. The station describes itself as a volunteer-led community enterprise, with programmes made by locals for people in the Somer Valley and neighbouring areas. That gives it a proper community-radio purpose: helping people share stories, develop skills, support local organisations and give the area its own dedicated broadcast voice.

The station can be heard on 97.5FM in North East Somerset, on DAB in Bristol and Keynsham, online and via smart speakers. Its output mixes music, local stories, training-led programmes, spoken word, dance shows, specialist features and community projects. That variety is exactly what community radio should do — not one bland format, but a station that lets different local interests breathe.

For listeners in Somerset, Somer Valley FM offers a strong local alternative with a genuine grassroots feel. It has a track record in training, volunteering and community development, and its awards history backs that up. The station works best when framed as a community platform as much as a music station: somewhere local people can listen, take part, learn radio skills and hear voices from their own area.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Somer Valley FM’s schedule includes Breakfast with Jo Davis, described by the station as an award-winning breakfast show. Rob Bayly presents The Bayly Brunch and Offshore Music Radio, bringing local stories, guests, live sessions and a strong archive-radio feel. James Paisey presents Upside Down with features including interviews, song of the week and F1 news. DJ Pete Bailey presents Dance Valley, mixing house, trance, techno and club classics, while Frustrated D Jace hosts The Friday Floorfiller with deep, tech, funky, soulful and jackin house. The station also runs Somer Valley Voice, a spoken-word programme featuring poetry, book extracts, plays, anecdotes and original writing.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Jo Davis: Presenter of Breakfast with Jo Davis, described by Somer Valley FM as an award-winning breakfast show.
• Rob Bayly: Presenter of The Bayly Brunch and Offshore Music Radio, with local stories, guests, live music sessions and archive-led radio features.
• James Paisey: Presenter of Upside Down with James Paisey, featuring interviews, surprise topics, song of the week, F1 news and story of the week.
• DJ Pete Bailey: Presenter of Dance Valley, a Friday night show mixing house, trance, techno and club classics from the last 30 years.
• Frustrated D Jace: Presenter of The Friday Floorfiller, focused on deep, tech, funky, soulful and jackin house music.
• Sally Vinyl: Presenter listed on Friday Drivetime, part of the station’s afternoon and early evening output.
• Nigel: Presenter of Friday Brunch, mixing classic radio hits with birthdays, newspaper stories and day-in-history features.
• Somer Valley Voice team: Presenters and contributors behind Somer Valley Voice, a spoken-word show featuring poetry, book extracts, plays, anecdotes and original material.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://somervalleyfm.co.uk/

Studio email:
Studio@SomerValleyFM.co.uk

Office / Studio:
01761 411755

Postal address:
Somer Valley FM
North East Somerset
United Kingdom

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

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

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomerValleyFM

Somer Valley FM FAQ

What is Somer Valley FM?
Somer Valley FM is a volunteer-led community radio station for North East Somerset and the Somer Valley, broadcasting local music, news, training projects, spoken word, community stories and presenter-led shows.

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

What frequency is Somer Valley FM on?
Somer Valley FM broadcasts on 97.5 FM in the North East Somerset area and is also available on DAB in Bristol and Keynsham.

What kind of programmes does Somer Valley FM broadcast?
Somer Valley FM broadcasts community radio programmes including breakfast, brunch, drivetime, local stories, spoken word, training-led shows, dance music, classic hits, specialist music and community features.

Who are some Somer Valley FM presenters?
Somer Valley FM presenters and shows include Jo Davis on breakfast, Rob Bayly on The Bayly Brunch and Offshore Music Radio, James Paisey on Upside Down, DJ Pete Bailey on Dance Valley, Frustrated D Jace on The Friday Floorfiller and the team behind Somer Valley Voice.