Radio Wigwam

Radio Wigwam is an independent station built around emerging musicians and grassroots music. Founded in 2016, it gives artists from different countries opportunities to reach listeners through airplay, interviews, reviews and live showcases. Its interests extend across indie, rock, folk, pop and heavier styles, with presenters choosing music beyond the records already familiar from mainstream radio.

Christian John hosts the BANDwagon Indie Show, introducing unsigned and less widely known performers from around the world. The programme ranges across genres rather than confining independent music to one sound. Christian John's own interests include rock, metal and indie rock, but the programme's wider brief makes it a route into new artists with varied approaches and backgrounds.

Other programmes give the schedule contrasting musical identities. Jake Dollery combines personal favourites with grassroots discoveries, while Martyn Peters explores independent music. A Slice of Canada turns attention towards Canadian performers, and Pure Rock Fury concentrates on blues-influenced and heavier rock. These specialist selections allow listeners to follow particular tastes while still encountering artists outside the usual commercial playlists.

The station's work also reaches live venues and festivals, with showcases associated with places and events such as The Bedford, Wokingham and Focus Wales. Its independent music awards provide another meeting point for artists and the wider music community. Radio Wigwam states that musicians do not pay for airplay or to appear at its showcases, with editorial choices made on the merits of the music. That approach links the broadcasts with its broader aim of connecting emerging performers, audiences and opportunities to play live.