Humber Wave Radio

Humber Wave Radio is a community station based in Hull and operated by West Hull Community Radio. Its programmes combine music and local voices with a connection to events and organisations around the city. The station's community role is reflected in opportunities for participation, alongside the work of its presenters and volunteers.

Listener requests and dedications are part of the service, allowing people to contribute their own musical choices and messages. Specialist programmes add a different emphasis to the broader selection: its rock and roll show, for example, brings familiar recordings together with less commonly heard material. These programmes give individual presenters space to explore music beyond the everyday mix.

Richard Moore presents the morning Rewind hour, and Dave Hudson contributes both afternoon company and an eighties selection. Phil Rogers' All Request Jukebox places listeners' choices at its centre. James Smith also broadcasts as J-Swizz, with overlooked songs and Friday dance anthems among his interests. Jim Blackburn's rock-and-roll programme draws on a collection shaped by Hull's live music scene, while roving reporter John Wiles contributes interviews and theatre reviews.

Humber Wave also shares local event information and draws attention to activity by Hull and East Yorkshire charities and cultural organisations. Local weather and a direct connection with the studio help keep the station grounded in its area. Music, requests and community involvement therefore work together, offering listeners company while keeping local people and interests within the same conversation.