Press Release


             Press Release - July 7 2025 00:00
            Welsh Coast Radio – Launches

Tircoed Village, Swansea, South Wales - A new voice is rising from the village and it'll be setting the airwaves alight. Welsh Coast Radio is proud to announce its official launch, broadcasting music, community stories, and local culture from its vibrant base in Tircoed Village.

Refreshed programming with a hyperlocal focus, Welsh Coast Radio will bring listeners a fresh mix of contemporary songs and classic welsh charm.

Anchored in Swansea’s west and amplified by the rhythms of the sea, the station will be tuned into the sound of South Wales. “Welsh Coast Radio is more than just a station―it’s a community voice with a heartbeat,” say the team behind it, “we’re proud to represent Tircoed Village, celebrate Swansea, and put local voices front and centre.”

The station will broadcast:

  • Weekly themed/specialist music shows

  • Local coverage, music spotlights, and listener-submitted content

  • A commitment to authentic, community-first broadcasting

Whether you're tuning in from your kitchen or the Carmarthenshire coastline, Welsh Coast Radio promises one thing: wave after wave of great music.

Listen Live welshcoastradio.com/listen-live on your computer & mobile device.
106.5 FM North and East of Swansea
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Follow us on Instagram @welshcoastradioofficial | Facebook: @welshcoastradio
Press Contact: studio@welshcoastradio.com

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