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About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music

For music lovers – with a curious spirit

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music is a radio station for music lovers with a curious spirit. We shine a light, lend an ear and give platform to music beyond the mainstream. We are a highly distinctive network, playing and celebrating a breadth of artists and music across eras and genres.

How to Listen

In the UK you can listen live to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music in a variety of ways. Find out how to get the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds app on your mobile device.

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  • DAB Digital Radio
  • Freeview: Channel 707
  • Freesat: Channel 707
  • Sky TV: Channel 0120
  • Virgin: Channel 909
  • Smart Speakers
  • Internet (WiFi) Radio

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Contact Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music

We receive a large volume of correspondence and unfortunately we are unable to individually respond to every enquiry.

Email: For many programmes, there will be a 'Contact' link on the programme's web pages.

Post: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music, London, W1A 1AA

SMS to the studio: 64046 [Texts will be charged at your standard message rate. Check with your network provider for exact costs]

WhatsApp: 03700 100 600 [Data charges may apply depending on your mobile or data provider. Use Wifi where possible]

Phone: If a DJ asks for callers or we are running competitions we usually use the number 03700 100 400 (standard geographic charges apply). At other times, sending a text or email is the best idea as the phone line is not always manned and your call is unlikely to be answered.

Feedback and Questions for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music Shows
If you have a query about an individual programme, or would like to give feedback about an individual show or presenter, please contact the team directly via their own show page which you can find via our Schedules pages. Look for the 'contact' link, click that, and voila, you're in contact with the team!

Data Protection
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find the weekly playlist for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music?

How do you choose the artists you play?

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music offers a unique and eclectic mix of music for music lovers with a curious spirit. Our new release playlist is updated weekly and is published on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music website. Alongside our support of new music we play classic tracks across eras and genres and the station also has a strong commitment to live music, with new session tracks as well as classic sessions from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archive.

On average over 2000 different songs are featured on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music every month. The basis of a lot of the station output is a track database that's growing and evolving all the time. Plus there are the new releases that make it onto our playlist each week. On average, eight new tracks are added to our 33 track new release playlist every week. To get on the playlist, tracks need to be championed by one of the playlist committee and supported by the majority.

Producers and presenters also have access to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's track database and their own collections to create the individual and highly distinctive shows that platform a breadth of artists and music beyond the mainstream.

Can I listen to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music outside the UK?

You can listen to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music online anywhere in the world, but you will not be able to pick up Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ stations broadcasting on FM 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.

How do I get my music played on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music?

We have a playlist of new tracks that is refreshed weekly and which we play primarily in our daytime shows. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music playlist covers a wide range of genres and supports both new and established artists.

Our New Music Fix programmes showcase new music on the network. New Music Fix Daily play the best of what is being made, performed and shared right now, New Music Fix Playlist is a one-stop-shop for the very best releases every week and New Album Fix is a weekly guide to the key new album releases.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of music we receive from people we cannot give individual feedback on all the music sent to us.
Alternately, 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.

You can also visit Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing to upload music to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ if you're an unsigned band. Your tracks will reach your closest Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Local Radio station along with a key national show of your choice. Every week on 6 Music, Emily Pilbeam presents The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Introducing Mixtape featuring the best tracks uploaded.

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