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About Oldham Community Radio
Oldham Community Radio is the community radio station for the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, broadcasting on 99.7 FM, on DAB and online. It aims to serve the many varied communities who live and work in the borough, from Oldham town centre to Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Failsworth, Lees and Saddleworth. On this page you can listen to Oldham Community Radio live online for free.
Community radio since 2007
Oldham Community Radio launched on 17 March 2007 as the community radio service for the borough. Since then it has become an important part of local life, run largely by volunteers who give their time to present, produce and support the station. It has won recognition for its work, including a top accolade celebrated by local media, and it shares many of its programmes on Mixcloud so listeners can catch up. The station reflects Oldham's diverse population, including its large South Asian communities, with programmes for different cultures and languages.
What you will hear
Oldham Community Radio's schedule mixes music, conversation and local information. Music ranges from classic hits and current pop to soul, rock, country, Asian music and specialist genres, depending on the show and presenter. Between the music, presenters share local news, information about community groups, charities and events, and interviews with people who make a difference in the borough. Programmes for different communities, faith groups and age groups make it a station where everyone can find something that speaks to them.
How to listen to Oldham Community Radio
In the Oldham area, tune your FM radio to 99.7. Oldham Community Radio is also available on DAB, on smart devices and online. The easiest way is to press play above, and the live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you live in Greater Manchester, you may also enjoy Tameside Radio, BBC Radio Manchester, FCUM Radio and Hits Radio Manchester, all available on our site.
For local voices and community spirit across the borough, Oldham Community Radio on 99.7 FM is Oldham's own station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 128 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Oldham Community Radio 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
Oldham Community Radio plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Oldham Community Radio broadcasts on 99.7 FM, on DAB and online.
Oldham Community Radio launched on 17 March 2007.
It is a community station run largely by volunteers, serving the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham.
Yes. Many Oldham Community Radio shows are shared on Mixcloud.
Yes. You can listen to Oldham Community Radio live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Oldham Community Radio 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 Oldham Community Radio 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 station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.