Welcome to Basingstoke Radio—your award-winning local community station broadcasting 24/7 right from the heart of the town in Festival Place!
We don't just play the music you love; we are the voice of our community. From the biggest current hits to the greatest tracks of the 70s, 80s, and 90s (with a classic sprinkle of the 60s), we deliver the ultimate soundtrack to your day alongside the local updates you actually care about.
Why Tune In to Basingstoke Radio?
The Ultimate Music Mix: Non-stop hits spanning six decades. You won't find a better variety anywhere else in Hampshire.
Purely Local: Broadcasting live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from our professional studios in Festival Place.
Community First: We are dedicated to boosting local pride, sharing upcoming events, and supporting Basingstoke’s incredible charities and local businesses.
Amplifying Local Voices: We celebrate our town's diverse communities, champion local artists, and help volunteers find their voice through the power of radio.
WELCOME TO BASINGSTOKE RADIO
The Beat in the heart of Basingstoke!
LIVE AND LOCAL FROM FESTIVAL PLACE
Basingstoke Radio is your Ofcom Licensed Community Radio station for Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. Broadcasting straight from the iconic former Kestrel FM studios in Paddington House at Festival Place, we are committed to bringing you the best shows, music, local news, town-wide information, sports coverage, and neighbourhood knowledge.
Founded in 2019, our vibrant station is powered by over 30 dedicated volunteers who donate their time to keep high-quality community radio on the air. Funded by sponsors, advertisers, and public donations, we reach a potential audience of over 185,000 listeners in the Basingstoke area
WHAT WE DO
Studio 4 LIVE: Showcasing the absolute best in local talent with live, raw, and exclusive performances directly from our main studio.
The Beacon Project (Radio Training): Hands-on training programs designed to teach media, broadcasting, and technical skills to the next generation of radio talent.
Outside Broadcasts and Mobile Studio: Bring Basingstoke Radio to your community event or festival! Our fully branded mobile studio comes equipped with full sound/technical gear and professional presenters/DJs.
Affordable Business Advertising: Connect your brand directly with tens of thousands of local listeners through tailored, cost-effective advertising packages.
Free Community Advertising: Are you a local charity or non-profit group? We provide free advertising to help promote your local cause and community initiatives.
LISTEN ANYWHERE
Fully licensed by PPL & PRS/MCPS to broadcast online across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Catch up on your favourite shows anytime on Mixcloud, and follow us across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
GET INVOLVED & WORK WITH US
Volunteer With Us: We are always looking for new presenters, co-presenters, editors, news/sports reporters, tech staff, event crew, and fundraisers. Join the team today!
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