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The Flash

The Flash

Where real music lives

The Flash is a south-east Hampshire music station broadcasting on DAB+ and online, with a strong focus on real musicians, local live music and community life. Based in Havant, the station serves areas including Portsmouth, Gosport, Hayling Island, Waterlooville and Emsworth, with a music mix that goes far beyond standard pop radio.

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About The Flash

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB+ – Available across south-east Hampshire
  • Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK

The Flash is a south-east Hampshire station with a proper music-first identity. Based in Havant and broadcasting on DAB+, it serves listeners around Portsmouth, Gosport, Hayling Island, Waterlooville, Emsworth and the wider local area. The station is not built around tight commercial playlists; it is aimed at people who want guitar music, real musicians, deeper cuts and a stronger local connection.

Classic and modern rock sit at the centre of The Flash, but the station spreads much wider than that. Its output also covers blues, folk, soul, Motown, reggae, punk, country, prog rock, alternative rock and world music, with specialist programmes giving those styles room to breathe. That makes it a strong local option for listeners who are bored of narrow pop rotation and want something with more character.

The Flash also gives serious space to the south-east Hampshire live music scene. It promotes unsigned bands, local musicians, singer-songwriters, gig listings, community groups and charity events, which gives the station a useful role beyond entertainment. For local artists and music fans, it works as both a radio station and a community noticeboard for the area’s live music culture.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Martin Kirby: Director of The Flash and one of the key figures behind the station, with a long-standing passion for radio and real music.
  • Iain Lynch: Director of The Flash and part of the team behind the station’s south-east Hampshire output.
  • Ken Ebbens: Presents The Ken Ebbens Collection on Thursday nights and hosts Chatterbox on Sundays with local and wider-interest guests.
  • Graham and Jacko: Listed among The Flash presenter team, bringing personality-led programming to the station’s schedule.
  • Colin Thomas and Phil Church: Presented together on The Flash and are listed as part of the station’s presenter team.
  • Ian Dunkley: Presenter on The Flash, associated with Dunk It With Dunkley in the station’s schedule posts.
  • Larry Oster: Part of The Flash presenter line-up, heard across the station’s daytime and specialist programming.
  • Kevin Ellis: Presenter on The Flash and also linked with local live music through Kev Ellis & The Space Cadets.
  • DiElle Hannah: Listed among The Flash presenter team and linked with the local live music scene.
  • Ade Swatridge: Presenter on The Flash and one of the named voices in the station’s team.
  • Adam Hipkin: Part of The Flash presenter line-up.
  • Big Al: Listed presenter on The Flash.
  • Chris Fosbrook: Named as one of The Flash presenters.
  • Chris Rogers: Part of the presenter team at The Flash.
  • Dave Mann: Listed among the station’s on-air team.
  • David Harris: Presenter on The Flash.
  • Derek Pearce: Part of The Flash presenter line-up.
  • Edward Couzens-Lake: Listed presenter on The Flash.
  • Mel Payne: Named as part of the station’s presenter team.
  • Milly Tricker: Listed among The Flash presenters.
  • Nick Molyneux: Part of the station’s presenter line-up.
  • Paul Groovie: Presenter on The Flash.
  • Richard Marsh: Named member of The Flash presenter team.
  • Richie Thomas: Listed presenter on The Flash.
  • Roger Wilson: Part of the station’s on-air team.
  • Tony Hutchens: Listed among The Flash presenters.

Contact Information

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

Studio email:
community@theflashonair.co.uk

Postal address:
The Flash radio station
Apex Centre
Bishopstoke Road
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 5BW
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FLASH1512/

The Flash FAQ

Can I listen to The Flash online?
Yes. You can listen to The Flash online through Radio Player UK using the live player on this page.

Where does The Flash broadcast?
The Flash broadcasts on DAB+ across south-east Hampshire and is also available online.

Where is The Flash based?
The Flash is based at the Apex Centre, Bishopstoke Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5BW.

What kind of music does The Flash play?
The Flash plays classic and modern rock, blues, folk, soul, Motown, reggae, punk, country, prog rock, alternative rock, world music and local artists.

Does The Flash support local music?
Yes. The Flash promotes local unsigned bands, musicians, singer-songwriters and live music events across south-east Hampshire.