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Unity 101

Unity 101

The South’s Asian and ethnic radio station

Unity 101 is a Southampton community radio station serving the city’s Asian and ethnic communities with music, culture, local conversation and community-led programming. Broadcasting on 101.1 FM and online, the station brings together Bollywood, South Asian music, world music, community discussion, local interviews and specialist cultural shows from the heart of Southampton.

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About Unity 101

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 101.1 FM in Southampton
  • Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK

Unity 101 is one of Southampton’s most distinctive community radio stations, built around the city’s Asian and ethnic communities. Broadcasting from St Mary’s Road, the station gives local listeners a mix of music, culture, discussion and community information with a strong Southampton identity. Its output is shaped by the people it serves, so the station feels rooted in local life rather than sounding like a generic online playlist.

The station’s music and speech programming covers a wide cultural range, including Bollywood, South Asian music, world music, ghazals, local interviews, youth voices, community discussion, faith, arts and cultural features. Unity 101’s own aim is “by the community, for the community and to the community”, and that shows in the way the schedule gives airtime to different languages, backgrounds, traditions and community groups across Southampton.

Unity 101 is especially valuable because it combines entertainment with community purpose. The station provides training, volunteering opportunities and a platform for local voices, helping people take part in media while giving Southampton’s Asian and ethnic communities a regular place on air. For listeners, that means a station with music, personality, cultural pride and a real link to the city it broadcasts from.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Unity 101’s schedule includes Mehfil-e-Rang, presented by Raghav, a cultural show exploring music, cinema, lifestyle and arts from the Indian subcontinent. Adesh Joshi is linked with the Adesh Radio Show, while Shre Abanti present Chayer Adda, a Bengali-language show with music, fun and discussion. Other named presenters and shows listed by the station include Kamla Sharma with Weekend Ki Shuruwat – Kamla Ke Saath, The Musical Box 26, Direct Dil Se, SunnySide, Sargam, The Sound of Poland, Moods & Melodies, Shaam-E-Ghazal, Bollywood Nation, Aapke Sitaare Kya Kehte Hain, Under the Same Sky, World Music Show and the weekday Community Hour strands.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Raghav: Presenter of Mehfil-e-Rang, a Unity 101 show celebrating arts, music, cinema, lifestyle and the cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
  • Adesh Joshi: Presenter associated with the Adesh Radio Show, a regular Unity 101 programme listed on the station schedule.
  • Shre Abanti: Presenters of Chayer Adda, a Bengali-language Unity 101 show featuring music, fun and discussion.
  • Kamla Sharma: Presenter of Weekend Ki Shuruwat – Kamla Ke Saath, a weekly two-hour Unity 101 programme with varied music and cultural conversation.
  • The Musical Box 26: A regular Unity 101 show listed on the station schedule, part of the station’s daytime music and community output.
  • Direct Dil Se: A Unity 101 programme listed in the weekday schedule, focused on South Asian music and listener-friendly radio.
  • SunnySide: A regular Unity 101 show listed by the station, bringing music and presenter-led programming to the weekly schedule.
  • Sargam: A Sunday Unity 101 show, with a title rooted in Indian musical language and listed as part of the station’s weekend output.
  • The Sound of Poland: A Unity 101 weekend programme reflecting the station’s wider ethnic and cultural community focus in Southampton.
  • Moods & Melodies: A Sunday evening Unity 101 show listed in the station schedule, bringing music-led programming to the weekend.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://unity101.org/

Studio email:
studio@unity101.org

Studio:
023 8023 5055

Postal address:
Unity 101 Community Radio
107 St. Mary’s Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0AN
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unity101/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unity101fm/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/Unity101FM

Unity 101 FAQ

What is Unity 101?
Unity 101 is a Southampton community radio station serving Asian and ethnic communities with music, culture, local discussion, interviews and community-led programming.

Where is Unity 101 based?
Unity 101 is based at 107 St. Mary’s Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0AN.

Can I listen to Unity 101 online?
Yes. You can listen to Unity 101 live online through Radio Player UK.

What music does Unity 101 play?
Unity 101 plays Asian music, Bollywood, South Asian music, world music, ghazals and other cultural music, alongside local talk, interviews and community shows.

Does Unity 101 broadcast on FM?
Yes. Unity 101 broadcasts on 101.1 FM in Southampton, as well as online.