How to Listen
Listen to Affinity Radio on DAB!
We’re now broadcasting on the South Shields, Tynemouth, and Newcastle & Gateshead multiplexes using the latest DAB+ technology.
You can find us listed by name—just look for Affinity Radio in your station list.
If you don’t see us straight away, try doing a quick ‘rescan’ on your radio to find us for the first time.
Some older DAB radios only receive standard DAB stations, but most newer models support both DAB and DAB+. This means you can access a wider variety of stations with a DAB+ enabled radio.
To be sure your radio supports DAB+, look for the Digital Radio Tick Mark on the device or its packaging. Radios with this mark can receive FM, DAB, and DAB+ broadcasts.
When buying a new digital radio, choose one with the Digital Radio Tick Mark to ensure compatibility with DAB, DAB+, and FM stations. If the Tick Mark isn’t visible, check the product details carefully to confirm it supports DAB+.
Our App
Listen Anywhere with Our Mobile App!
Stream Affinity Radio live — anytime, anywhere — with our official mobile app. Whether you’re at home, on the move, or in the car, stay connected with the best from Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields & Tynemouth.
Download now – just search “Affinity Media” on the App Store or Google Play.
Click for the Android App
Click for the IOS Apple App
Listen on Smart Speaker
- Alexa!
Simply say: “Alexa, play Affinity Radio North East” - Google Speaker
Simply say: “Hey Google,, play Affinity Radio North East”
Listen on Internet Radio Apps.
Listen Online Anytime!
Visit www.affinityradio.uk on any computer or internet-enabled mobile device to tune in to either Affinity Radio North East. Just click “Listen Live” at the top of any page.
You can also listen to Affinity Radio North East through a variety of online radio apps, including:
- My Tuner
- TuneIn Radio app
- Online Radio Box
- Radio-UK
- Get Me Radio!
- Radio Player UK
What about FM?
OFCOM is no longer issuing new FM licences, so we’re currently unable to broadcast on FM frequencies. The future of radio is digital, and we’re embracing this fully through a range of platforms—including DAB+, Smart Speakers, Smartphone Apps, Smart TV Apps, and online streaming.
Today, 67% of radio listening in the UK happens via digital platforms, compared to just 32% on AM and FM. This clearly shows that digital is where radio is heading.
That said, if OFCOM were to open a new FM licence round for the Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, or Tynemouth areas, would we apply? Absolutely—yes!