Welcome to Wythenshawe FM. Real local radio for South Manchester.
On Air on 97.2 FM, DAB, Online & Smartspeaker. Call the studio on 0161 935 4040 or email studio@wfmradio.org
Welcome To Wythenshawe FM. Radio For The People, By The People
At WFM, Everybody's welcome. We proudly have a large number active volunteers, presenting and producing a diverse range of shows that reflect the rich, multicultural communities of Manchester. Our programming includes talk shows, specialist music shows, foreign language programs, and shows aimed at specific communities.
Our Mission: Wythenshawe FM leverages the power of radio to enhance the lives of the people and communities of South Manchester. We focus on providing valuable skills that extend beyond radio, helping our volunteers in their everyday lives. Broadcasting live and pre-recorded shows 24/7, we serve as a positive medium for expression, allowing those whose voices are often least heard a platform. We highlight local events, issues, and the voice of the community, alongside featuring some of the finest local music and chart hits.
You can find WFM on 97.2 FM in Wythenshawe and the surrounding areas, on DAB across parts of South Manchester and on this very website everywhere else.
Our Structure: Wythenshawe FM is operated by Wythenshawe Community Media, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (Company Number 07260414). We are also a registered Charity (Number 1143638).
For our Key Commitments, please visit: Wythenshawe FM Key Commitments
Join us as we continue to grow and serve our community with dedication and passion!
The shows include talk shows, specialist music show, foreign language and shows aimed at specific communities.
Wythenshawe FM uses radio to improve the lives of the people and communities of South Manchester. by giving skills you can use in life not just radio. Broadcasting live and Pre recorded shows, hours per day, 7 days per week, we provide a positive medium of expression for those in our communities whose voices are least heard, as well as an opportunity to highlight events, issues and the voice of the Local communities. Plus some of the finest local music to be heard anywhere on the radio as well as chart hits.
The overarching company, Wythenshawe Community Media, is a Limited Company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 07260414.
We are also a registered Charity number 1143638. For our Key Commitments: (Wythenshawe FM Key Commitments)
On-air
"NRG" A Music Movement, with Brad Maguire
Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled ride through the biggest names in dance music, all remixed, reworked, and ready to lift your night. Hosted by local Manchester DJ Brad Maguire, Dance Anthems is your Friday and Saturday night fix — whether you're powering through the evening shift, getting ready to hit the town, or just want a fresh alternative voice repping Greater Manchester. Expect non-stop, fast-paced bangers from legends like Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Becky Hill, Joel Corry, David Guetta, Chase & Status and so much more — mixed with massive remixes and up-and-coming producers making waves across the UK and beyond. Brad brings 15 years of experience from Imagine FM, The Hits, UTV, and Gaydio and now to Wythenshawe FM, creating a show that’s a first for Wythenshawe, the whole of Greater Manchester, the Peaks, and anywhere you stream via smart devices. This isn’t just a show — it’s a movement, a local voice with a global sound. Lock in, turn up, and feel the rush.
Electro Wave Show with Stuart Calder
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