{{short description|Channel Islands radio station}} {{Infobox radio station | name = Soleil Radio | country = UK | area = Jersey and Channel Islands | airdate = {{Start date|2021|08|01|df=y}} | frequency = {{ubl|'''Jersey''': {{Frequency|107.7|MHz}}|'''Channel Islands''': DAB+ 12A}} | rds = Soleil | language = English | format = Classic Hits | licensing_authority = Ofcom | sister_stations = Channel 103<br />Island FM<br />Midlands 103<br>South East Radio | owner = Tindle Radio | webcast = [https://www.soleilradio.com/radioplayer Radioplayer] | website = [http://www.soleilradio.com Soleil Radio] }} '''Soleil Radio''' is a commercial radio station broadcasting to the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm on DAB+ digital radio and in Jersey on 107.7FM.
It is a classic hits station, playing songs from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Soleil Radio was set up by staff at Channel 103 and Island FM to coincide with the launch of DAB in the Channel Islands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2021/08/channel-islands-digital-radio-launches-with-an-all-dab-line-up/|title=Channel Islands digital radio launches with an all DAB+ line-up|date=August 1, 2021|website=Radio Today|access-date=August 14, 2021|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204232410/https://radiotoday.co.uk/2021/08/channel-islands-digital-radio-launches-with-an-all-dab-line-up/|url-status=live}}</ref> The station is owned and operated by Tindle Radio.
The station launched on 1 August 2021<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=SoleilRadioCI|number=1421180069326868487|title=Big news!}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2021/08/campaign-launched-for-digital-radio-in-the-channel-islands/|title=Campaign launched for digital radio in the Channel Islands|date=August 5, 2021|website=Radio Today}}</ref> and is available on DAB+, online and on mobile devices and smart speakers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soleilradio.com/radio/how-to-listen/|title=How To Listen|website=Soleil Radio}}</ref>
== Programming ==
Programmes are presented and produced from the Channel 103 studio in St. Helier and Island FM's studio in St. Peter Port, with presenter-led shows during peak times.
The station's presenters include:{{cn|date=October 2024}} * David Francis <small>(Island FM Drivetime)</small> * Peter Mac <small>(Channel 103 Breakfast)</small>
Soleil Radio broadcasts hourly Channel Islands news bulletins between 7am and 6pm during the week, and 8am-12pm at weekends, produced by journalists at Channel 103 and Island FM.
The station positions itself as playing 'more music' than other commercial radio stations serving the Channel Islands, including a back-to-back 'Awesome 80s' weekday lunchtimes, and specialist/themed music programmes at weekends.
==See also== *Mass media in Jersey *Channel 103 *Island FM
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== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.soleilradio.com/}}
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Category:Radio stations in Guernsey Category:Radio stations in Jersey Category:Radio stations established in 2021 Category:Classic hits radio stations