Scala Radio Premium: Access exclusive on-demand content, skip tracks and no ad breaks
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Last updated 27th Sep 2021
Here at Scala Radio, we're delighted to share news about an exciting new way to listen to live radio and on-demand content. Scala Radio Premium offers you the chance to listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to six tracks per hour, and access exclusive on-demand music, shows, and specials from the world of classical music.
Your Scala Radio Premium subscription gives you access to 80 exclusive online stations, ranging from classical music, jazz, and even rock if you fancy something a bit different.
There's also exclusive on-demand shows and specials from across our stations.
You can access exclusive online music stations through your Scala Radio Premium account, and additional on-demand music, shows and specials from our other Premium radio stations Kerrang! Radio, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Jazz FM.
Scala Radio Premium subscribers can now get a 30 day free trial. Experience and explore everything that Premium has to offer, including live radio with no ad breaks, live track skipping and exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials.
Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.
Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial.
Below you'll find all the information you need on Scala Radio Premium, including how to start your 30 day free trial and what to expect when you’re logged in.
What exclusive features are part of Scala Radio Premium?
By subscribing to Premium, you get exclusive access to all the features below:
No ad breaks
Whether you are trialling the service or a subscribed Premium user, you will have no ad breaks for the duration of your subscription. As a Premium subscriber, you can listen live across a range of stations in addition to Scala Radio, including Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Jazz FM with no ad breaks.
There are no ad breaks on all the exclusive online stations for all the Premium radio stations, which you get full access to as a Premium subscriber.
Skip tracks
Skip tracks when listening to live radio or any of the online stations that are part of Premium. Simply click the skip button on the Web Player or App.
You can skip tracks live with a limit of six skips per hour.
On-demand shows and specials
Explore exclusive on-demand shows including Mark Kermode Presents, The Music of James Bond with David Arnold, and specials like Stephen Fry's Showstoppers.
You'll also have access to exclusive shows and specials across all of our Premium stations.
Online stations
With Scala Radio Premium, you have access to exclusive stations including Contemporary Classical, Movie Blockbusters, and Music for Mindfulness.
You also get access over 80 exclusive online stations for all our Premium radio stations.
How much does Scala Radio Premium cost?
When you upgrade to Premium, you will automatically get a 30 day free trial to explore before you get billed. Premium costs £3.99 a month and gives you access to exclusive features and content on Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, KISS, Greatest Hits Radio and Kerrang! Radio.
How do I upgrade to Premium?
There are two ways to subscribe to Premium:
1) Through our website - You can visit our website and purchase Premium at www.planetradio.co.uk/premium
2) Through our App - You can also subscribe to Premium through the Scala Radio App.
No matter where you subscribe, you will have access to Premium features across all platforms where you use your Scala Radio account.
Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.
Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.
All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium:
All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium
You can listen on the Scala Radio web player, Scala Radio App, Chromecast to your Google device, Airplay to Apple Home and listen on Amazon Alexa. Find out more below...
Listening online
Once you sign in to your Scala Radio Account, if you are a Premium user, your Premium features will appear.
Listen on your Smart Speaker
Amazon Alexa
To get access to no ad breaks and exclusive online stations, you need to link your Premium account to your Alexa device. Find out more about linking your account with Alexa.
Google
Google speaker devices do not have a skill that supports ad-free streams and Premium only stations. However, you can Cast from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.
Apple
Apple speaker devices do not have a skill that supports streams and Premium only stations. However, you can AirPlay from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.
Sonos
To access Premium stations on your Sonos speaker devices open the Sonos app and go to the settings tab. Simply tap on the 'services and voice' option and select the Planet Radio music service. Finally tap on 'reauthorise account' and follow the steps to sign in. You can also follow the steps provided by Sonos here.
Listening on the Scala Radio App
Download the Scala Radio App and when you sign in your Premium features will automatically appear. You may have to update your App to the latest version.
Download the Scala Radio App on iOS
Download the Scala Radio App on Android
What happens after I upgrade?
You will get an email confirming that you have just upgraded to Premium and that you now have a 30 day free trial before you get billed to explore Scala Radio Premium.
You'll also get access to Premium for Jazz FM, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Kerrang! Radio included in the cost.
Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial.
How do I get help with Scala Radio Premium?
Find the answers to FAQs about Premium via the Scala Radio Premium site.
Get help with Scala Radio Premium.
How can I listen to the Scala Radio Premium stations on Alexa?
100% Baroque, "Alexa, play 100% Baroque on Planet Radio."
Celebrating John Williams, "Alexa, play Celebrating John Williams on Planet Radio."
Movie Blockbusters, "Alexa, play Movie Blockbusters on Planet Radio."
Screen Time, "Alexa, play Screen Time on Planet Radio."
Peaceful Piano, "Alexa, play Peaceful Piano on Planet Radio."
Mindfulness Music, "Alexa, play Mindfulness Music on Planet Radio."
In The Park, "Alexa, play In The Park on Planet Radio."
Epic Classical, "Alexa, play Epic Classical on Planet Radio."
The Jukebox, "Alexa, play The Jukebox on Planet Radio."
The Study Space, "Alexa, play The Study Space on Planet Radio."
Dinner Party, "Alexa, play Dinner Party on Planet Radio."
Women Composers, "Alexa, play Women Composers on Planet Radio."
The Console, "Alexa, play The Console on Planet Radio."
Read more:
All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium
How to listen to Scala Radio Premium on your Smart Speaker