Radio Gaydio Manchester

Gaydio Manchester serves the city where the LGBTQ+ station began. A month-long broadcast supporting Manchester Pride in 2006 grew into a full FM service in 2010, before the brand expanded more widely. Ian Wallace, Toby Whitehouse and the original team set out to give queer experiences a dedicated place on radio, and that community purpose remains central to the Manchester service.

The musical character combines dance and pop with more specialist DJ mixes. Gaydio Breakfast with Dave Cooper brings guests and humour into the weekday programme, while Chris Blackmore's all-request Gaydio Anthems gives listeners a role in choosing familiar tracks. Nat Evans, Luis Wyatt and Brett Harris also appear in the published line-up. Much of this output is shared with Gaydio's other editions, connecting Manchester with the wider station community.

Evening mix shows allow DJs to shape longer musical sequences. Contributors listed for the service include Toby Lawrence, Bimbo Jones and Yvette Lindquist, while the broader presenter roster includes Craig Law and Paul Morrell. Neil & Debbie provide another established voice in the weekend programme, adding conversation and personality alongside the music.

The organisation also supports Pride events and creates opportunities through the Gaydio Academy. Training and volunteering bring LGBTQ+ people and allies into broadcasting, extending the station's original Manchester ambition to make community voices heard. News, interviews and podcasts about queer lives complement the live music service, keeping entertainment connected with the experiences of its audience.