Fix Radio

Fix Radio is a national digital radio station in the United Kingdom with associated websites, Facebook, YouTube and podcast channels. It has previously been the silver award winner of the 2023 UK Audio and Radio Industry Awards for best station sound. It broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio across the UK as well as online and mobile.

Fix Radio
  • United Kingdom
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
FrequencyDAB: 11A Sound Digital
BrandingThe Builders Station
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatVocational radio
History
Founded2017 (2017)
First air date
26 April 2017 (2017-04-26)
Links
Webcast
Websitewww.fixradio.com

Background

Fix Radio was founded by its current (as of 2023) CEO, Louis Timpany, to provide music, news and entertainment aimed at UK tradespeople.[1] It went on-air at 7am on 26 April 2017 with the tagline "We're Nailing It!" and special guest Charlie Mullins. The first song played was Starship's "We Built This City".[2][3][4][5] It specialises in trade focused content with dedicated painting and decorating, heating and plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and electrical shows.

Although it broadcasts 24 hours a day, only the hours of 7am to 4pm are produced "as live".[6]

It was initially launched on DAB digital radio in London operating out of the Spectrum Radio building in Battersea.[1]

2018 saw its first major expansion and the creation of Fix Media after a takeover of the Facebook group "Tradesman Banter," accompanied by a move to new studios in Angel, Islington.[7]

Broadcasts expanded to cover Manchester on 14 January 2019 at 7am on the SSDAB minimux.[8]

Fix Radio claims the most detailed weather forecasts specifically aimed at tradespeople working outdoors,[1] and no repeat of music within a 48-hour period.[7]

Broadcasting Nationwide

In March 2022 it was announced that the station would start broadcasting nationwide by joining Sound Digital's national DAB digital radio multiplex after securing a national broadcasting licence and £950,000 of crowdfunding. It launched nationally on 3 May 2022 and moved to new headquarters at the Vox studios in Vauxhall.[9][10][11][12]

On 19 May 2023, Fix Radio confirmed it had signed a deal with TradePoint to sponsor the station's breakfast show, The Bald Builders Breakfast Show.[13]

Presenters and programming

Fix Radio's 2023 presenter line-up includes:

  • Mikey Faulkner (At Work Anthems)
  • Jack Edwards (Overtime!)
  • Andy Hodgson (The Friday Sports Kick Off!)
  • Trevor Marshall & Rich Smith (Down Tools!)
  • John Isherwood (Early Doors)
  • Chris Frediani, former DIY SOS plasterer (The plastering show)[14]
  • Robin Clevett (The carpentry show)[15]
  • Brad Hanson & Sam Hughes (as The Bald Builders)[16]
  • Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan (The electrical show)[17]
  • Andy Cam & Todd Glister (The heating and plumbing show)[18]
  • Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel (The painting and decorating show)[19]
  • Clive Holland, former BBC TV and radio presenter
  • Wes Stakes and Leanne Dundas (Overtime)[20]
  • Mark Millar, TV presenter and builder from DIY SOS and Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms[21]

Former presenters include Paul Burrell (Kickin’ Off),[22] Ugly Phil (The breakfast show),[23] Trev & Ben (The Full Fix Breakfast and Brew & Banter),[24] and former Virgin Radio hosts, Russ & Jono (The Russ & Jono Fix Radio Experience).[25]

Awards
Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
2023 Ultimate Builders Portaloo Loo of the Year of Award Building and Construction Won [26]
2023 The Bald Builders Breakfast Audio and Radio Industry Awards Best New Radio Show Nominated [27]
2023 The Heating and Plumbing Show Audio and Radio Industry Awards Best New Radio Show Nominated [27]
2023 Devaweb & Fix Radio Audio and Radio Industry Awards Best Station Sound silver [28]

References
  1. Moore, Barry (26 April 2017). "A radio station for tradespeople launches – Digital Radio UK". Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. "Charlie Mullins helps launch Fix Radio". www.hvpmag.co.uk. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. Hepworth, David (13 May 2017). "This week's best radio: Britain's builders get a new station". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. Sherwin, Adam (1 May 2017). "It's a Fix: New radio station for builders and plumbers launches". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. "How Fix Radio hopes to build an audience of tradespeople". NBS. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. "Public File". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. "Fix Radio expands and launches Fix Media". RadioToday. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  8. "London's Fix Radio extends service to Manchester". RadioToday. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  9. "Fix Radio is going national on DAB digital radio via SDL". RadioToday. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  10. Frost, Maisha (17 August 2022). "Fix Radio goes national as construction workers voice approval". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  11. "Fix Radio turns on national coverage on DAB digital radio". RadioToday. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  12. Correspondent, Jake Kanter, Media. "Graduate's radio station fixes it for bored builders". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 7 May 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. Martin, Roy (19 May 2023). "The Bald Builders Breakfast Show gets new sponsor on Fix Radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  14. "The Plastering Show". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  15. "The Carpentry Show". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  16. "The Bald Builders Breakfast". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  17. "The Electrical Show". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  18. "The Heating and Plumbing Show". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  19. "The Painting & Decorating Show". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  20. Martin, Roy (4 July 2023). "Wes Stakes and Leanne Dundas sign up for Overtime at Fix Radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  21. Martin, Roy (28 August 2023). "Mark Millar joins Fix Radio for property development show". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  22. "Meet The Presenters – Paul Burrell". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  23. "Meet The Presenters – Ugly Phil". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  24. "Meet The Presenters – Trev & Ben". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  25. "RUSS AND JONO RETURN!!!". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  26. "Bald Builders Breakfast wins award for pimped portaloo". Fix Radio. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  27. "Nominees and new location announced for ARIAS 2023". RadioToday. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  28. "ARIAS 2023 Winners". Radio Academy. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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