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About Hits Radio Manchester
Hits Radio Manchester is the hit music station for Greater Manchester, broadcasting on 103.0 FM. For thirty years the frequency was home to Key 103, one of the most famous commercial stations in the North West, and today it is the Manchester home of the national Hits Radio network. On this page you can listen to Hits Radio Manchester live online for free.
From Key 103 to Hits Radio
Manchester's commercial radio history on this frequency goes back to Piccadilly Radio in the 1970s, and from 1988 the FM service was known as Key 103. On 4 June 2018, owner Bauer relaunched Key 103 as Hits Radio, a hit music station aimed at listeners aged 25 to 44, and Manchester became the birthplace of a new national brand. Today Hits Radio is broadcast across the UK on DAB, Freeview and online, while in Manchester it continues to provide local news, information and traffic bulletins on 103.0 FM and DAB. It is part of Bauer Media Audio UK, with its stations available through the Rayo app.
What you will hear
Hits Radio plays the biggest songs of today alongside hits from recent years, from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, Little Mix and Harry Styles. The breakfast show is packed with music, chat and competitions, and the rest of the day keeps the hits flowing. Local news, weather and travel updates for the M60, M62 and other busy routes keep Manchester listeners informed. The station also supports local children through the Cash for Kids charity and its Mission Christmas appeal.
How to listen to Hits Radio Manchester
Tune your FM radio to 103.0 to hear Hits Radio across Greater Manchester. It is also on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Rayo app. The quickest way is to press play above, and the Hits Radio Manchester live stream starts straight away on any device. If you are in Manchester, you may also enjoy Capital Manchester, Radio X, BBC Radio Manchester and Smooth Radio North West, all on our site.
For the biggest hits with a proper Manchester heart, Hits Radio Manchester carries on a proud local tradition.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Hits Radio Manchester live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Hits Radio Manchester plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Hits Radio Manchester schedule
- Jennie Longdon00:00–01:00
- John Isherwood01:00–06:00
- Hits Radio Breakfast with Fleur East, Greg & James06:00–10:00
- Mike Toolan10:00–13:00On now
- Sarah-Jane Crawford13:00–16:00
- Wes Butters16:00–19:00
- Jordan Lee19:00–22:00
- Jennie Longdon22:00–00:00
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Hits Radio Manchester broadcasts on 103.0 FM in Greater Manchester, and is also on DAB digital radio and online.
The station was Key 103 from 1988 until it was relaunched as Hits Radio on 4 June 2018.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Hits Radio Manchester live for free on any device.
Hits Radio is owned by Bauer Media Audio UK, which also runs Magic, KISS, Absolute Radio and Greatest Hits Radio.
Yes. You can listen to Hits Radio Manchester live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Hits Radio Manchester plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Hits Radio Manchester here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Pop station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.