Radio Vibe 107.6 FM

Vibe 107.6 is a Watford community station with a contemporary music identity and a particular interest in younger listeners. Launched in August 2011, it serves Watford and South West Hertfordshire with pop, dance, indie, hip-hop and R&B, including new releases and music from local unsigned artists. Its community remit places young people's experiences, discussion and participation alongside the records, rather than treating local radio solely as a source of familiar hits.

Claire Haestier and Rachel Wilkes are among the voices of Vibe Breakfast. Harry Hughes and Chess Victory feature in the lunchtime line-up, while Tina Fuller, Mia Fay and Macie Lewis contribute to afternoon programming. Gazza Mizon and Lee Partridge are associated with Vibe Rewind. Christopher Lane presents Power Hour and On Air Acoustic, giving the schedule room for a more focused musical approach as well as the main daytime mix.

Culture and entertainment have a local dimension too. Contributor Alex Williams hosts the What's On Watford podcast and is involved in the Dial Up Open Mic events. His work connects discussion of performances and things to do with the town's own creative scene. The station also carries community news, interviews and features, allowing local talent and organisations to be heard between the music programmes.

Vibe's activity extends to public events. It has helped organise and present the stage at Cassiobury Fireworks, taken part in Watford's Christmas lights celebrations and hosted the celebration of Watford FC's promotion in 2015. Volunteer opportunities in broadcasting and event production are part of the same local purpose: a station made by people from the area, with opportunities for new voices to develop.