A charity-led community radio station which launched in February is celebrating early success by expanding into Warwickshire from Wednesday 1 July.

Vibe25 Radio, based in Hampton in Arden, has rapidly grown into a platform reaching thousands of listeners online, through apps, Alexa and, now, available on DAB to south Birmingham audiences. It will soon also be heard in the north of the city, bringing its total audience potential to 600,000.

And it follows an announcement last week that music icon Chicane - a.k.a Nick Bracegirdle - has joined as its new patron.

The legendary electronic music producer, songwriter and internationally acclaimed artist is known worldwide for timeless productions such as Saltwater and Offshore, and a catalogue of iconic dance and chillout releases spanning more than three decades.

Both Vibe25 Radio and their sister charity, Smiling Families, are run by husband and wife team Kerry Martin and ‘Shoresy.’ The charity was founded by husband and wife Paul (‘Shoresy’) and Kerry Martin after Kerry experienced a life-threatening illness following the traumatic birth of their son, Owen, leading to ongoing health challenges.

Alongside events, the charity offers support networks that foster friendship, understanding and shared experience.

The pair’s vision for the radio station is that it will help provide another voice and creative outlet for individuals and families facing serious illness, disability, and life-changing challenges.

The station, which launched in February, is rapidly emerging as one of the Midlands’ most exciting and community-driven broadcast platforms, blending music, creativity, and social impact to create a unique listening experience. 

Broadcasting across multiple platforms, and using the latest state-of-the-art technology, Vibe25 Radio offers a diverse schedule of shows spanning everything from 80s classics and drive-time hits to dance, trance, and specialist programming, delivered by a passionate team of 30 presenters and volunteers. 

Learn more about Vibe25 Radio and see its presenters line-up here.