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About Radio XL
Radio XL is an Asian radio station broadcasting to the West Midlands from Birmingham. Since 1995 it has been a trusted voice for the region's South Asian communities, combining Bollywood and Asian music with news, talk and community information. Many listeners know it simply as Radio Excel Birmingham, and on this page you can listen to Radio XL live online for free.
The West Midlands' first 24-hour Asian station
Radio XL first went on air on 30 May 1995, after winning the Birmingham AM licence in 1994. It holds the distinction of being the first 24-hour Asian radio station to broadcast across the main West Midlands conurbation. Over the years it has become an important part of community life in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall, Sandwell and beyond, reaching a large Asian audience in the region.
What you will hear
Radio XL is aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at the Asian community. Most programmes are presented in Hindi and English, so that they reach every generation, while specialist shows are broadcast in Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bengali. The music mix includes Bollywood hits old and new, Bhangra, Punjabi music, ghazals and devotional songs, and the schedule also features news, phone-ins, interviews, religious programmes and information about local events and festivals such as Diwali, Eid and Vaisakhi. It is a station that brings people together and helps listeners stay connected to their culture.
How to listen to Radio XL
Radio XL broadcasts across the West Midlands on 1296 AM, and it is also available on DAB digital radio in Wolverhampton and Shropshire and online. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Radio XL live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are in the world. If you enjoy Asian radio, you may also like Lyca Radio, Lyca Gold, Panjab Radio and other Asian stations on our site.
For music, news and community spirit for the West Midlands' Asian communities, Radio XL has been the station of choice for three decades.
- 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 Radio XL 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
Radio XL plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Radio XL broadcasts on 1296 AM across the West Midlands, on DAB in Wolverhampton and Shropshire, and online.
Radio XL first went on air on 30 May 1995 in Birmingham.
Radio XL broadcasts mainly in Hindi and English, with specialist programmes in Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bengali.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Radio XL live for free on any device.
Yes. You can listen to Radio XL live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Radio XL 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 Radio XL 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 Asian station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.