Sun FM Radio live
No.1 at Breakfast, Daytime & The Drive Home
Sun FM Radio at a glance
About Sun FM Radio
Sun FM was Sunderland's local commercial radio station for more than a quarter of a century, broadcasting to Sunderland and Wearside on 103.4 FM. Today the station continues as Nation Radio North East, still serving the area with popular music, local news and travel. On this page you can listen to the station live online for free.
From Sun FM to Nation Radio North East
The Sun FM name was used from 1997 until 2024, and during that time it became a familiar voice for people across Sunderland and Wearside, covering local news, events and community life. On 1 May 2024, owner Nation Broadcasting relaunched the station as Nation Radio North East, and its coverage expanded on DAB digital radio to Newcastle and Gateshead, South Shields and Tynemouth, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, and Middlesbrough and Redcar. Nation Broadcasting runs a group of stations across the UK, along with decade stations and the Nation Player app.
What you will hear
The station plays a mix of popular hits from recent decades and today, chosen for adults across the North East, with friendly presenters and a strong local feel. The breakfast show starts the day with music, news, weather and travel, followed by daytime and drive-time programmes that keep the hits coming. Local news bulletins and traffic updates cover Sunderland, Wearside and the wider region, including the A19, A1 and local roads, and the station promotes events and community causes across the North East.
How to listen
In Sunderland and Wearside, tune your FM radio to 103.4. The station is also available on DAB digital radio across much of the North East, on smart speakers and through the Nation Player app. 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 the North East, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Newcastle, Hits Radio North East and Smooth Radio Teesside, all on our site.
For music and local news on Wearside, the station that was Sun FM remains a local favourite.
- 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 Sun FM 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
Sun FM Radio plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
The station broadcasts on 103.4 FM in Sunderland and Wearside, and on DAB across much of the North East.
Yes. Sun FM, which used the name from 1997, was relaunched as Nation Radio North East on 1 May 2024.
The station is owned by Nation Broadcasting.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen live for free, or use the Nation Player app.
Yes. You can listen to Sun FM Radio live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Sun FM 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 Sun FM 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 Adult Contemporary station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.