South Devon Sound

About South Devon Sound

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Frequencies & locations:

• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• Zeno FM – Also listed through Zeno FM as an online community station broadcasting from South Devon

South Devon Sound is best understood as an online community station rather than a traditional FM local station. It broadcasts from South Devon and gives listeners a mix of music, local information, specialist programmes and community-led output. That online-only setup means it can serve people across Devon without being tied to one transmitter area, while still keeping a clear South Devon identity.

The station’s public output leans into variety, with music features, theatre-focused programming, chart-style airplay features and volunteer-led shows. It is not a slick commercial playlist service, and that is not a weakness. The better angle is that South Devon Sound feels more personal and locally shaped, giving presenters space to bring their own music tastes, interests and community connections to the station.

For listeners in Devon, South Devon Sound works as a friendly online station with a broad music mix and a local South West feel. It is useful for people who want something less corporate than national radio, with community voices, specialist features and presenter-led programmes that make the station feel human rather than automated.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Greasepaint and Stage Lights is one of South Devon Sound’s clearest named shows, presented by Mark Bilsby, Julia Rufey and Alastair Woodgate. The programme focuses on musical theatre, showtunes, competitions and theatre conversation, with features such as Challenge the Experts, Two at Twenty-Two, The Lyrical Challenge, Al’s Album and Rufey’s Review. Public station activity also refers to South Devon Sound Airplay Top 30, Claire Douglas-Ross on breakfast, Dennis Whitehead’s 60s & 70s, Sensational 70s and Everything Eighties, giving the station a mix of theatre, chart-style features and decade-led specialist music.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Mark Bilsby: Co-presenter of Greasepaint and Stage Lights, South Devon Sound’s musical theatre show with showtunes, competitions and theatre banter.
• Julia Rufey: Co-presenter of Greasepaint and Stage Lights, including features such as Rufey’s Review.
• Alastair Woodgate: Co-presenter of Greasepaint and Stage Lights, contributing theatre chat, showtunes and features including Al’s Album.
• Claire Douglas-Ross: Presenter publicly linked with South Devon Sound breakfast programming and the South Devon Sound Airplay Top 30.
• Dennis Whitehead: Presenter associated with Dennis Whitehead’s 60s & 70s, a decade-led music show on South Devon Sound.
• South Devon Sound Airplay Top 30: A chart-style feature highlighting tracks played on South Devon Sound.
• Everything Eighties: An 80s-focused show associated with South Devon Sound’s specialist decade programming.

Contact Information

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

Postal address:
South Devon Sound
South Devon
United Kingdom

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

South Devon Sound FAQ

What is South Devon Sound?
South Devon Sound is an online community radio station broadcasting from South Devon, with music, local information, theatre features, specialist programmes and presenter-led shows.

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

Does South Devon Sound broadcast on FM or DAB?
South Devon Sound is best treated as an online-only community radio station. It is listed for internet listening rather than as a traditional FM or DAB station.

What kind of programmes does South Devon Sound broadcast?
South Devon Sound broadcasts a broad mix of community radio programming, including music shows, local information, theatre features, decade-led music, airplay chart features and presenter-led specialist shows.

Who are some South Devon Sound presenters?
South Devon Sound presenters and shows include Mark Bilsby, Julia Rufey and Alastair Woodgate on Greasepaint and Stage Lights, plus public references to Claire Douglas-Ross, Dennis Whitehead, South Devon Sound Airplay Top 30 and Everything Eighties.