About Radio 1
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1 is the UK’s biggest youth music station. We entertain young audiences by playing the best new music and reflecting popular culture. It’s the home of Radio 1 Breakfast, Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Radio 1's Essential Mix, the UK’s Official Chart and Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival.
How to Listen
In the UK you can listen live to Radio 1 in a variety of ways. Find out how to get the free Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds app on your mobile device where you can effortlessly enjoy, pause, rewind, and subscribe to all your favourite shows.
- Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds - get help getting started with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
- Smart Speakers - ask your smart speaker to play ‘Radio 1’
- FM radio - Radio 1 is between 97-99 FM in the UK
- DAB radio
- Freeview channel 700
- Freesat channel 696
- Sky TV (UK) channel 0101
- Virgin Media channel 901
Radio 1 on Social Media
Contact Radio 1
We love hearing from you! We do our best to check all your messages but we can’t reply to everyone individually.
WhatsApp: 03700 100 100 (Data charges may apply depending on your mobile or data provider.)
Phone: 03700 100 100. Sending a WhatsApp or email is the best idea as the phone line is not always manned and your call is unlikely to be answered.
Data Protection
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ takes protecting your personal data very seriously and you can find out more about Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio’s overarching privacy policy here
Access Requirements: If you’re contacted by Radio 1 about being an on air contributor, please let us know if you have any access requirements.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about any aspect of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, including our shows and services, please go to the .
Using the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
For more information about needing a TV license to enjoy the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, usage of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ content and more. Click to see our Terms of Use
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find the weekly playlist and charts for Radio 1?
How can I, as an artist, get Radio 1 to play my music?
if you think your music will appeal to a particular presenter you can send emails with digital files or weblinks to individual presenters and shows. Email addresses for a selection of individual programmes can be found via the 'Contact' link on programme web pages.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of music we receive from people we cannot give feedback on the music sent to us
Can I listen to Radio 1 outside the UK?
You can listen to Radio 1 online anywhere in the world, but you will not be able to pick up Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ stations broadcasting on MW and DAB very far from UK shores. They are funded by the UK licence fee and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is not permitted to re-broadcast them from other countries.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WhatsApp Channels and Communities Privacy Notice
Your trust is very important to use. This means the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using such personal data. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal data about you during and after your relationship with us, in accordance with data protection law.
If you need help signing in to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Visit if you need help or support with signing up to a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ account to use Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.
