Radio Gaydio Brighton

Gaydio Brighton is the Brighton edition of the UK's LGBTQ+ radio service Gaydio. Pop and dance music form a central part of its sound, with presenters, community stories and an LGBTQ+ perspective giving the programme a broader purpose than a club-music playlist. The broadcaster serves Brighton on 97.8 FM as well as digital radio, giving the South Coast city a direct local radio connection.

The shared Gaydio line-up includes breakfast with Dave Cooper, Chris Blackmore's request-led Gaydio Anthems and Brett Harris later in the day. Specialist mixes add another musical strand, with Craig Law among the named contributors. These programmes belong to the wider Gaydio service carried by the Brighton edition, rather than separate Brighton-only versions of every show.

Gaydio's history began with a Manchester Pride broadcast in 2006, followed by its permanent FM service in 2010. The network expanded after taking over licences previously held by Gaydar Radio in London and on the South Coast in 2013. That history helps place Brighton within a broadcaster whose purpose has grown from a local initiative into a wider LGBTQ+ service while retaining city connections.

Music sits alongside activities intended to connect the community, including events, networking and information relevant to LGBTQ+ listeners. The station's guide and wedding-related material illustrate that wider audience focus. Dance mixes and familiar pop provide the musical continuity, while requests and presented conversation allow listeners' voices and experiences into the programme. The Brighton edition brings those shared elements together with its own South Coast presence.