Lyca Radio
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| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
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| Frequency | MW: 1458 kHz (London) DAB: 11A |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lyca Media |
| History | |
First air date | 2014 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Lyca Radio is a national commercial radio station in the United Kingdom. It broadcasts music and other content for British Asians on 1458 medium wave (from Brookmans Park transmitting station) in the London area, and on DAB (Sound Digital multiplex).
As of December 2023, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 108,000, according to RAJAR.[1]
History[edit]
Lyca Radio launched in 2014 after Lyca Media, the company that owns mobile operator Lycamobile, purchased Sunrise Radio and the license for frequency 1458 kHz. Sunrise was re-launched on the 963 and 972 AM frequencies.[2]
The radio station went national in 2018.[3] Its DAB transmission covers most of the UK.
On 22 April 2024, Lyca Radio Greater Manchester will launch, following Lyca's acquisition of Asian Sound in 2023.[4] The station will be available in the region on MW and DAB.
Sister stations[edit]
Lyca Gold is a sister station that broadcasts on 1035 AM and is billed as the UK's first retro Asian music station.[5] It was launched in September 2021 as a rebranding and format change from Dilse Radio.[6]
As of December 2023, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 74,000, according to RAJAR.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "RAJAR". www.rajar.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Sunrise radio takeover being led by Tory donor facing £14m fraud trial". TheGuardian.com. 23 March 2014.
- ^ "Lyca Radio going national on Sound Digital". 10 January 2018.
- ^ Martin, Roy (11 April 2024). "Date set for Lyca Radio Greater Manchester to replace Asian Sound Radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Lyca Gold launches in London following format change". 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Dilse Radio to be rebranded as retro service Lyca Gold". 28 July 2021.
- ^ "RAJAR". www.rajar.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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