Top radio stations in the United Kingdom

Use Groover to send your tracks directly to UK radio stations and show hosts. Browse active stations, pick the ones that match your genre, and submit your music. You get guaranteed feedback within 7 days from every station you contact.

UK radio pros want quality production, originality and tracks that fit their audience. BBC stations often look for polished, radio-ready tracks. Independent and community stations may take more risks on experimental sounds. Always research what a station actually plays before you send.

The UK has a rich radio culture with BBC stations setting global trends and hundreds of independent stations supporting niche genres. From grime and UK garage to indie rock and drum and bass, UK radio has broken countless artists. Regional scenes in cities like Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow have their own distinctive sounds and dedicated stations.

Send professional, well-produced tracks that match the station's style. Write a concise message explaining why your music fits their show. Include links to previous releases or press coverage if you have them. Timing matters too - send tracks a few weeks before release so stations can plan features.

Most UK radio stations receive hundreds of submissions weekly. Getting played on major BBC stations is competitive but possible with the right track. Independent and specialist shows offer better odds for new artists. Even if a station doesn't play your track, their feedback helps you improve. If a radio pro doesn't respond on Groover, you get your credits back.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.