Hits Radio has arrived!
Here’s everything you need to know
There’s so much to be excited about, as JD & Roisin will be waking you up with the biggest hits, throwbacks and huge laughs each weekday morning from 6am. Gemma Atkinson will be back with Mike Toolan each weekday afternoon to get you home in the funniest way possible, and we could change your life with Million Pound Make Me A Winner! Plus every evening Sam Thompson will be hanging out with the biggest stars to end your day in the perfect way.
Check out everything you need to know below.
What have you changed your name to?
Free Radio Birmingham becomes Hits Radio Birmingham
Free Radio Coventry & Warwickshire becomes Hits Radio Coventry & Warwickshire
Free Radio Hereford & Worcester becomes Hits Radio Hereford & Worcester
Free Radio Black Country & Shropshire becomes Hits Radio Black Country & Shropshire
You will still be able to access all your local news and information, including traffic and travel, and our much-loved breakfast hosts, JD & Roisin, will be on air as usual when you wake up every weekday morning from 6am.
As well as what you hear on-air, we remain connected to the community with our vital fundraising for disadvantaged young people through our Cash for Kids charity.
As always, we will continue to accompany you through the day with your favourite playlist of the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks, plus shows from presenters including Fleur East, Sam Thompson and Gemma Atkinson.
Why have you changed your name?
Free Radio was already part of the Hits Radio Network, and this name change means we’ll be more clearly identified as part of our family network of shows.
Will I still be able to listen to the breakfast show?
Yes! JD & Roisin will still be broadcasting live across the West Midlands every weekday morning from 6am-10am.
Will the music change?
No. We will still have our same great playlist of the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks brought to you by our presenter line-up including JD & Roisin, Fleur East, Sam Thompson, Sarah-Jane Crawford, Gemma Atkinson and Mike Toolan. See our full playlist here.
Will you still be local?
Yes! We’ll still bring you all your local news and information, traffic and travel and Hits at Breakfast with JD & Roisin.
Will you still be supporting Cash for Kids?
Yes! We’ll continue our essential fundraising for disadvantaged young people within our community through Cash for Kids.
Will local advertising be affected?
Not at all. Our advertising opportunities for local commercial partners remain unchanged.
How can I listen?
There are many ways you can listen to us, from online, to our app, on FM and DAB.
Do I need to download a new App?
If you already have our app, head to your app store and update it. If not, you can download below:
Do I need to change how I listen on FM?
No. You will still be able to listen to us your usual way.
Tune in to 96.4FM to listen in Birmingham.
Tune in to 97.2FM to listen to in the Black Country.
Tune in to 103.1FM to listen to in Shropshire.
Tune in to 97FM and 102.9FM to listen in Coventry & Warwickshire.
Tune in to 96.7FM, 97.6FM, and 102.8FM to listen in Herefordshire &Worcestershire.
How can I find local news?
You will continue to hear your local news on the hour listening on your radio, online or our App when we change name, as well as finding it on our website. You can also follow our news Twitter for the latest stories in your region.
Do I need to change the accounts I follow on social media?
No. You can connect with us below if you aren’t already – no need to re-follow or re-like our pages.
Like Hits Radio West Midlands on Facebook
Follow Hits Radio West Midlands on Twitter
Follow Hits at Breakfast with JD & Roisin on Twitter
Follow Hits Radio West Midlands on Instagram
Do I still receive regular emails from you?
As we change our name from April, you’ll need to opt into our new emails to make sure you receive information ongoing. We’ll share details for how you can do this in due course.
How can I enter competitions?
You will continue to find out about our huge competitions on-air by listening through the day or exploring our dedicated win section on our website, which will be unique to each Hits Radio station.
I have a prize/offer voucher with the station – will this still be valid?
Nothing changes with regards to our prizes; the validity period will remain the same.
How will I be able to contact the station from April?
Our contacts remain the same. You can visit our contact us page here. Any queries regarding the name change should be directed to enquiries@freeradio.co.uk
I’m a local business and want to understand more about the changes, who do I speak to?
If you already have a contact at the business, please feel free to reach out to them as normal or contact enquiries@freeradio.co.uk to direct you to the relevant team.
Hits at Breakfast with JD & Roisin
Wake up the right way with JD & Roisin, broadcasting live across the West Midlands on Free Radio. Wake the fun up every weekday morning from 6am-10am on Hits at Breakfast, as JD & Roisin get your day started with the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks, plus the latest local news and travel for your part of the region. Of course, not forgetting chances to win some amazing prizes too!
Get to know the presenters on our weekly and weekend schedule:
Angellica Bell, James Barr & Matt Haslam
Wake the fun up on Saturday mornings with Angellica Bell, James Barr & Matt Haslam. Angellica is sitting in for Fleur while she taking a break with her baby! This jam-packed show brings you the biggest laughs, the biggest competitions and your favourite stars all while playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks Saturdays from 9am.
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan get you home weekdays from 4pm. Expect plenty of laughs with the biggest hits and throwbacks!
Sam Thompson
Every weeknight Hits Radio is THE place to be, as Sam Thompson brings you The Hits Radio Evening Show from 7pm. He's joined by the world's biggest stars and has the best playlist to soundtrack your evening.
Plus, on Sunday afternoons Sam Thompson counts down the UK's 40 biggest hits on the Hits UK Chart.
Tom Green
Tom Green kicks off your workday from 10am with an entire hour of huge throwbacks.
Then continue your day with a tasty selection of hits, throwbacks and a lot to make you smile!
Hattie Pearson
We don't do the post lunch slump! From 1pm, there's big tunes all afternoon and MASSIVE money to be won, Hattie will see you through your afternoon in style.
Owen Warner
Owen Warner kickstarts your weekend on Friday Night Hits and Saturday Night Hits from 7pm. He's got the ultimate playlist to get you ready for the weekend, with the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks as well as some incredible celebrity guests. Don't miss it!
Mary Mandefield
Mary Mandefield gives your Sunday morning the kickstart it needs with hits, throwbacks and plenty of giggles as you wake up. Listen Sunday morning from 6-9am.
Wes & Sheree
Spend your Sunday morning with Wes Butters and Sheree Murphy. Loads of great tunes and a good laugh to kick off your Sunday. Listen from 9am.
Sarah-Jane Crawford
Whether you're heading back from the shops, the game or getting ready for an evening at home, our very own SJC has the perfect mix of Hits and Throwbacks to take your Saturday afternoon into Saturday night mode! Join Sarah-Jane Crawford Saturday afternoons from 4-7pm. You can also catch Sarah-Jane weeknights from 10pm on Hits Radio.
Stephanie Hirst
Your Saturday night party is ON with Stephanie Hirst's belters! From 11pm every Saturday Stephanie plays nothing but the best dance-floor throwbacks from the 90s & 00s. Plus, every Sunday evening from 7pm, Steph plays nothing but the biggest throwbacks in the mix.
How to listen to Hits Radio West Midlands:
Turn it up with Hits Radio in the West Midlands! Home of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show with JD & Roisin, Fleur East, Sam Thompson and Gemma Atkinson playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, alongside the biggest laughs and life-changing competitions. Tune in on FM, DAB, online, or ask your smart speaker to ‘Play Hits Radio’.