Northern Ireland's very own Christmas radio station is back!

It's that time of year again...you can just about hear the sleigh-bells in the distance!

And in just a couple of hours, Downtown Radio will be transformed into Northern Ireland's ultimate Christmas radio station, for the third year running.

X-Factor icon, Leona Lewis will launch ‘Downtown Christmas’ alongside Breakfast presenters Gary and Glen at 8am on 1st December.

The exclusive station will kick off with Leona’s new single ‘Kiss Me It’s Christmas’ featuring NeYo. The single is taken from the latest version of her 2013 Christmas album, ‘Christmas with Love Always’ which has just been released.

Leona Lewis who is currently touring with Gary Barlow said: “Throughout the pandemic I’ve been throwing myself into my music and that includes writing new Christmas songs. It is such a special time of the year so I’m thrilled to be supporting Downtown’s Switch to Christmas Music which will make each day of December extra festive and magical.”

Downtown Christmas will also be supporting the Cash for Kids ‘Mission Christmas’ appeal throughout December.

By donating a gift, listeners can help ensure that no child in Northern Ireland goes without on Christmas morning. For more information on how to donate, visit downtown.co.uk/mission.

Content Director Stuart Robinson explains why NI needs a 24/7 Christmas station:

"We were delighted by the strength of audience numbers and engagement when we switched format two years ago. There was clearly a huge demand for a NI station which was totally dedicated to the sound of Christmas. Then in 2020, the audience soared again as people seized the opportunity to tune into something cheerful and festive after a bleak year. We can't wait to do it all over again this year!"

How to listen to non-stop Christmas music on Downtown Radio 🎅📻🎶

Download the FREE Downtown App– Apple iPhone or Google Play Store

Ask your smart speaker to “play Downtown Radio”

3) On Your Radio

• Belfast, Holywood, Newtownabbey & Carrickfergus - 103.4FM

• North West - 102.4FM

• The West - 96.6FM

• Causeway Coast - 96.4FM

• South Down - 103.1FM

• Mid Antrim - 102.3FM

• Newcastle - 103.4FM

• Larne - 97.1FM

• Greater Belfast - 1026AM

Or online****** 24/7

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for music, Cool FM on 97.4FM, online, on our Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Cool FM’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the biggest hits from the world’s hottest artists, from Pete Snodden in the morning to the NI Hit 40.

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