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Celebrating the UK’s best city. Made For Birmingham on 107.5FM, DAB Digital Radio & Online! Best Radio Station - BMA’s 2022 🏆
Catching the end of #Alternative80s? We're just playing tracks from Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch or catch us next Saturday between 6–7pm on switchradio.co.uk 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #Brum
April 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Catching the end of #Alternative80s? We're just playing tracks from Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch or catch us next Saturday between 6–7pm on switchradio.co.uk 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #Brum
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re rewinding to the UK charts from this day in 1988—plus gems from Cardiacs, ThePrimitives, #Pulp and a Bristol beat from Smith & Mighty. Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s.
April 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re rewinding to the UK charts from this day in 1988—plus gems from Cardiacs, ThePrimitives, #Pulp and a Bristol beat from Smith & Mighty. Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s.
We're about to play 80s hits from Stevie Wonder, Vicky D and The Beastie Boys! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #soundsofthe80s
April 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We're about to play 80s hits from Stevie Wonder, Vicky D and The Beastie Boys! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #soundsofthe80s
On tonight’s Alternative 80s, we rewind to 1984 for chart tunes and dig deeper with cuts from The Brilliant Corners, Flatmates, Vicky D & Beastie Boys! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
April 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On tonight’s Alternative 80s, we rewind to 1984 for chart tunes and dig deeper with cuts from The Brilliant Corners, Flatmates, Vicky D & Beastie Boys! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
We're about to play Bobby Brown, Young MC and Art of Noise on Alternative 80s! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #soundsofthe80s
March 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We're about to play Bobby Brown, Young MC and Art of Noise on Alternative 80s! Missed it? Listen again at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #80s #soundsofthe80s
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re diving into the charts from this day in 1981 plus tunes from Voice of the Beehive, The Who, Young MC, Landscape and Nu Shooz. Don’t miss it! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re diving into the charts from this day in 1981 plus tunes from Voice of the Beehive, The Who, Young MC, Landscape and Nu Shooz. Don’t miss it! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
80s tunes from Patrice Rushen and JJ Fad are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at http://switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
80s tunes from Patrice Rushen and JJ Fad are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at http://switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re diving into this days charts in 1986, featuring Stevie Nicks, Depeche Mode The Damned and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Don’t miss it! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tonight on Alternative 80s we’re diving into this days charts in 1986, featuring Stevie Nicks, Depeche Mode The Damned and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Don’t miss it! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
80s tunes from Patrice Rushen, Man Parish JJ Fad are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
80s tunes from Patrice Rushen, Man Parish JJ Fad are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
80s tunes from Prince and Frankie Knuckles are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
80s tunes from Prince and Frankie Knuckles are on their way! Missed it? Catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
Alternative 80s is playing an eclectic mix tonight with tracks from Motörhead, Edie Brickell, The Redskins, Frankie Knuckles and Girlschool. Theres something for everyone! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Alternative 80s is playing an eclectic mix tonight with tracks from Motörhead, Edie Brickell, The Redskins, Frankie Knuckles and Girlschool. Theres something for everyone! Listen live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or via radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
LOCAL NEWS: Residents demand action on bins strike - Birmingham residents demand bins strike action as fears over rubbish and rats near breaking point More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/residents-demand-action-on-bins-strike
March 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Residents demand action on bins strike - Birmingham residents demand bins strike action as fears over rubbish and rats near breaking point More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/residents-demand-action-on-bins-strike
80s tunes from B.A.D., Beastie Boys and Steve 'Silk' Hurley are on their way! But if you’ve missed it, catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
80s tunes from B.A.D., Beastie Boys and Steve 'Silk' Hurley are on their way! But if you’ve missed it, catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
Alternative 80s is serving up a great mix tonight! Expect REM, The Primitives, The Call, B.A.D. plus a dancefloor classic from Steve "Silk" Hurley 🎶 Don’t miss it! Tune in right now at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
March 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Alternative 80s is serving up a great mix tonight! Expect REM, The Primitives, The Call, B.A.D. plus a dancefloor classic from Steve "Silk" Hurley 🎶 Don’t miss it! Tune in right now at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
That’s a wrap on our Oscars-inspired show! 🎬 But before the credits roll we’ve got tracks from Prince, Art of Noise and Run DMC still to come! But if you've missed it you can catch up at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. #Brum #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s #Oscars2025
March 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
That’s a wrap on our Oscars-inspired show! 🎬 But before the credits roll we’ve got tracks from Prince, Art of Noise and Run DMC still to come! But if you've missed it you can catch up at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. #Brum #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s #Oscars2025
Lights, camera, 80s! 🎬 Tonight we’re playing tracks from 80s movies, inspired by the Oscars—expect tunes from Pretty in Pink, Valley Girl, Less Than Zero & Dragnet! Listen at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s #Oscars2025
March 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lights, camera, 80s! 🎬 Tonight we’re playing tracks from 80s movies, inspired by the Oscars—expect tunes from Pretty in Pink, Valley Girl, Less Than Zero & Dragnet! Listen at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s #Oscars2025
Tonight on Alternative 80s: INXS and Big Country, we'll be asking who performed Superman by REM orginally, plus a look at the UK charts on this day in 1983! Tune in right now at http://switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tonight on Alternative 80s: INXS and Big Country, we'll be asking who performed Superman by REM orginally, plus a look at the UK charts on this day in 1983! Tune in right now at http://switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
LOCAL NEWS: Edgbaston project will boost economy - Edgbaston Stadium will be redeveloped with a new stand and hotel being built in time for the 2027 Ashes More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/edgbaston-project-will-boost-economy
February 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Edgbaston project will boost economy - Edgbaston Stadium will be redeveloped with a new stand and hotel being built in time for the 2027 Ashes More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/edgbaston-project-will-boost-economy
LOCAL NEWS: Plans revealed to turn former doctor’s surgery into apartments - Plan to convert former Smiths Wood clinic into housing lodged with Solihull planners More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/plans-revealed-to-turn-former-doctors-surgery-into-apartments
February 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Plans revealed to turn former doctor’s surgery into apartments - Plan to convert former Smiths Wood clinic into housing lodged with Solihull planners More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/plans-revealed-to-turn-former-doctors-surgery-into-apartments
LOCAL NEWS: ‘Litter in my area worse than when I lived in 1980s riot zone’ - Resident says college students 'mostly to blame' for worst litter he has seen in his life More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/litter-in-my-area-worse-than-when-i-lived-in-1980s-riot-zone
February 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
LOCAL NEWS: ‘Litter in my area worse than when I lived in 1980s riot zone’ - Resident says college students 'mostly to blame' for worst litter he has seen in his life More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/litter-in-my-area-worse-than-when-i-lived-in-1980s-riot-zone
LOCAL NEWS: Iconic venues set to lose all their council funding - Iconic Birmingham cultural venues set to lose all their council funding due to ‘devastating’ cuts More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/iconic-venues-set-to-lose-all-their-council-funding
February 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
LOCAL NEWS: Iconic venues set to lose all their council funding - Iconic Birmingham cultural venues set to lose all their council funding due to ‘devastating’ cuts More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/iconic-venues-set-to-lose-all-their-council-funding
LOCAL NEWS: Decision on demolition plans for indoor market pushed back again - Birmingham indoor market's future remains uncertain as decision on demolition plan delayed again More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/decision-on-demolition-plans-for-indoor-market-pushed-back-again
February 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Decision on demolition plans for indoor market pushed back again - Birmingham indoor market's future remains uncertain as decision on demolition plan delayed again More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/decision-on-demolition-plans-for-indoor-market-pushed-back-again
LOCAL NEWS: Project set to proceed amid fears ‘school roofs may collapse’ - £6m project at two Birmingham schools set to proceed amid fears ‘roofs may collapse’ More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/project-set-to-proceed-amid-fears-school-roofs-may-collapse
February 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
LOCAL NEWS: Project set to proceed amid fears ‘school roofs may collapse’ - £6m project at two Birmingham schools set to proceed amid fears ‘roofs may collapse’ More: https://www.switchradio.co.uk/project-set-to-proceed-amid-fears-school-roofs-may-collapse
80s tunes from New Order and Cookie Crew are on their way! But if you’ve missed it, catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
February 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
80s tunes from New Order and Cookie Crew are on their way! But if you’ve missed it, catch up on our past episodes at https://bit.ly/alt-80s-switch. Tune in live at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
Tonight on Alternative 80s: Julian Cope, The Chameleons, Susan Fassbender & Eurythmics, plus a look at the UK charts from this day in 1986! Tune in right now at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s
February 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tonight on Alternative 80s: Julian Cope, The Chameleons, Susan Fassbender & Eurythmics, plus a look at the UK charts from this day in 1986! Tune in right now at switchradio.co.uk, via DAB in #Brum, or on radio apps 🎶 #Forgotten80s #soundsofthe80s