Unity 101 Community Radio

Unity 101 is a Southampton community station with a particular focus on South Asian and other ethnic communities. Established in 2005, it brings music, culture, conversation and local affairs together in a service designed around the city's diverse population. South Asian, urban and world music all form part of its remit, while local presenters and artists have opportunities to contribute their own voices and experience.

The musical selection includes Bollywood and contemporary Hindi pop, with performers such as Javed Ali, Palak Muchhal, Neha Kakkar and Guru Randhawa appearing in the station's published playlist. That South Asian emphasis sits alongside wider musical interests rather than defining every programme. Jim Baker's World Music Show, for example, provides a distinct strand within the schedule, adding another perspective to the station's cultural range.

Named programmes include Divya Singh's Direct Dil Se and Shirin's Sunny Side. Maria Roberts is a drivetime presenter, while Geeta Uppal presents Aapke Sitaare Kya Kehte Hain. Faith-related output is also represented. The range of presenters and subjects allows listeners to hear different approaches to music and conversation across the service, with particular programmes giving individual communities and interests their own space.

Speech output extends to community news and issues affecting people around Southampton. The podcast collection includes material connected with Solent University Community Hour and Unity Against Cancer, illustrating links with education and public awareness. Projects such as The Journey add activity beyond the daily schedule. Unity 101's identity therefore rests on both cultural entertainment and participation: a station where local experiences, music and wider community concerns can be heard together.