# Soleil Radio

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{{short description|Channel Islands radio station}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = Soleil Radio
| country = UK
| area = [Jersey](/source/Jersey) and [Channel Islands](/source/Channel_Islands)
| airdate = {{Start date|2021|08|01|df=y}}
| frequency = {{ubl|'''Jersey''': {{Frequency|107.7|[MHz](/source/MHz)}}|'''Channel Islands''': [DAB+](/source/Digital_Audio_Broadcasting) 12A}}
| rds = Soleil
| language = English
| format = [Classic Hits](/source/Classic_Hits)
| licensing_authority = [Ofcom](/source/Ofcom)
| sister_stations = [Channel 103](/source/Channel_103)<br />[Island FM](/source/Island_FM)<br />[Midlands 103](/source/Midlands_103)<br>[South East Radio](/source/South_East_Radio)
| owner = [Tindle Radio](/source/Tindle_Radio_Group)
| 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](/source/Jersey), [Guernsey](/source/Guernsey), [Alderney](/source/Alderney), [Sark](/source/Sark) and [Herm](/source/Herm) on [DAB+](/source/Digital_Audio_Broadcasting) 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](/source/Channel_103) and [Island FM](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Tindle_Radio_Group).

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](/source/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](/source/Mass_media_in_Jersey)
*[Channel 103](/source/Channel_103)
*[Island FM](/source/Island_FM)

== References ==
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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

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