Starpoint Radio

About Starpoint Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• DAB – Starpoint Radio has also promoted DAB listening, including a return to the airwaves in North and Central London

Starpoint Radio has genuine heritage. The station was founded in 1985 as an alternative music station for London and the Home Counties, building a reputation around quality soul-based music and presenters with real musical knowledge. That history matters because Starpoint is not just another online soul playlist. It comes from the same world as soul weekenders, specialist DJs, rare grooves, jazz-funk clubs and black music radio culture.

The station’s sound is built around soul in the wide sense: classic soul, modern soul, jazz-funk, disco, boogie, soulful house, R&B, reggae and grown-up grooves. Its schedule is presenter-led, which is the whole point. The value comes from DJs and collectors who understand the music, introduce records properly and bring personality to the shows rather than letting an algorithm shuffle familiar tracks.

For listeners who want specialist soul radio, Starpoint Radio is a strong fit because it combines history, taste and variety. It can move from smooth contemporary soul into jazz, rare groove, disco, house, reggae and old-school favourites without losing its identity. The station works best when framed as a serious soul and groove station with a long UK radio story, not as a generic local pop service.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Starpoint Radio’s schedule includes Andy Tee with Shades of Morning Soul, Gary Van den Bussche with the Disco Soul Gold Show, Nigel Watson with Aspects Of Soul, Steve King with Soulfull Sounds, Joey Coyne with JC’s Soul Brunch and Paris Cesvette with Luxury Listening. The wider presenter line-up also includes Phil Levene with Eclectic Jazz, Mike Prior with The Soul Cellar, Paul Goldsmith with Select Soul, Paul Newman with Soul Provider, Paul Stuart with Starpoint Sunday Soul from Scotland, Paul Mac with Soul Central, Ray Ali with Underground Repairs, Phil B with Saturday @ 10, Kevin J, Mike Shaft, Mark Collison, Gary Taylor and Andy Lothian with The New Jersey Connection.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Andy Tee: Presenter of Shades of Morning Soul, part of Starpoint Radio’s weekday daytime soul schedule.
• Gary Van den Bussche: Presenter of the Disco Soul Gold Show, featuring new releases, classics, edits, remixes and soulful music selections.
• Nigel Watson: Presenter of Aspects Of Soul, bringing classic and contemporary soul selections to the Starpoint schedule.
• Steve King: Presenter of Soulfull Sounds, one of Starpoint Radio’s named soul music shows.
• Joey Coyne: Presenter of JC’s Soul Brunch, a Starpoint Radio show built around soulful weekend listening.
• Paris Cesvette: Presenter of Luxury Listening, with smooth jazz, soulful classics, contemporary R&B and elegant house selections.
• Phil Levene: Presenter of Eclectic Jazz, bringing deep jazz, soul and club-scene knowledge from London and beyond.
• Mike Prior: Presenter of The Soul Cellar, with a background in soul clubs, Radio Tees and interviews with major soul artists.
• Paul Goldsmith: Presenter of Select Soul, focused on new and contemporary black music, upfront soul, gospel, smooth jazz, R&B and soulful house.
• Paul Newman: Presenter of Soul Provider, with broadcasting experience across commercial radio and soul-focused specialist shows.
• Paul Mac: Presenter of Soul Central, mixing Nu Soul, Neo Soul, modern soul, classic R&B and funky soulful music.
• Ray Ali: Presenter of Underground Repairs, focused on boogie, US garage and deep dancefloor-rooted music.

Contact Information

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

General:
07957 195762

Postal address:
Starpoint Radio
46 Jasper Road
Upper Norwood
London
SE19 1SH
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Starpoint-Radio-100063619988732/

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

Starpoint Radio FAQ

What is Starpoint Radio?
Starpoint Radio is a long-running UK soul music station with roots in London and the Home Counties, playing soul, jazz-funk, disco, boogie, soulful house, R&B, reggae and specialist presenter-led shows.

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

What kind of music does Starpoint Radio play?
Starpoint Radio plays soul, jazz-funk, disco, boogie, soulful house, R&B, reggae, classic soul, contemporary soul and specialist groove-led music.

Where is Starpoint Radio based?
Starpoint Radio has strong London roots and lists its postal contact address in Upper Norwood, London. It is also available online for listeners across the UK and beyond.

Who are some Starpoint Radio presenters?
Starpoint Radio presenters and shows include Andy Tee with Shades of Morning Soul, Gary Van den Bussche with the Disco Soul Gold Show, Nigel Watson with Aspects Of Soul, Steve King with Soulfull Sounds, Joey Coyne with JC’s Soul Brunch, Paris Cesvette with Luxury Listening, Phil Levene with Eclectic Jazz and Ray Ali with Underground Repairs.