Southdown Radio

About Southdown Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB+ – Available on DAB+ Digital Radio across Brighton & Hove
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• Smart speakers – Also promoted for listening on smart speakers
• Radioplayer – Also available through the official UK Radioplayer app

Southdown Radio is built around Brighton & Hove rather than a vague regional identity. The station describes itself as a super-local digital radio service for the city, with Brighton & Hove at the centre of its news, information and community output. That makes it a good fit for listeners who want local updates alongside a broad music mix, instead of a station that sounds like it could be coming from anywhere.

The station plays a wide range of hand-picked favourites, from rock and roll classics through to current hits, aimed mainly at an adult audience. Around the music, Southdown Radio carries national and international news on the hour, exclusive Brighton & Hove news bulletins on the half-hour, plus local weather, tide times, travel, business, entertainment, sport, events, job information and community messages.

For listeners in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding East Sussex area, Southdown Radio works best as a useful daily companion. It has a sharper local angle than a normal playlist station because the city information is part of the format, not an afterthought. The page should lean into that: Southdown Radio is about music, news and practical Brighton & Hove information throughout the day.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Southdown Radio does not currently publish a deep presenter roster in the same way some stations do, so padding this section with random names would be weak. The reliable names behind the station are Mark Walker, Sean Bolger and Peter Quinn, who were reported as the trio behind the launch of Southdown Radio. Mark Walker is described as a radio programmer and presenter, while Sean Bolger and Peter Quinn are experienced broadcasters. The station’s key programming identity is its 24-hour Brighton & Hove service: music through the day, national and world news on the hour, exclusive city news on the half-hour, plus local weather, travel, tide times, events and community information.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Mark Walker: Radio programmer, presenter and Southdown Radio chief executive, reported as one of the trio behind the station’s launch.
• Sean Bolger: Experienced broadcaster and one of the launch figures behind Southdown Radio, with a background linked to local and national radio brands.
• Peter Quinn: Experienced broadcaster and one of the launch figures behind Southdown Radio, connected with the station’s Brighton & Hove local radio identity.
• Southdown Radio News: The station’s regular Brighton & Hove news service, with local bulletins on the half-hour alongside national and international news on the hour.

Contact Information

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

Postal address:
Southdown Radio
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

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

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

Southdown Radio FAQ

What is Southdown Radio?
Southdown Radio is a super-local radio station for Brighton & Hove, broadcasting music, local news, weather, travel, tide times, events, community information and city updates.

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

Is Southdown Radio on DAB?
Yes. Southdown Radio is promoted as available on DAB+ Digital Radio across Brighton & Hove, as well as online, on smart speakers and through Radioplayer.

What kind of music does Southdown Radio play?
Southdown Radio plays a broad mix of hand-picked favourites, from rock and roll classics through to today’s hits, alongside local news and Brighton & Hove information.

Who is behind Southdown Radio?
Southdown Radio was reported as being created by Mark Walker, Sean Bolger and Peter Quinn, combining radio programming and broadcasting experience with a focus on Brighton & Hove local radio.