All the ways you can listen to listen to Hits Radio North East
With Rayo, no matter where you are, we’ve made it easier than ever.
Turn it up every day with Hits Radio! We've got the most exciting playlists, with the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, brought to you from a line-up packed with personalities. Now, with Rayo, it's even easier to listen to us wherever you are.
There’s Steve & Karen each weekday morning, Gemma Atkinson and Mike Toolan bringing you home and Sam Thompson wrapping up your evenings with the biggest artists and stars. And don't forget to bring in the weekend with Fleur East, James and Matt, every Saturday morning. Plus, we give you the chance to win life-changing cash just by listening.
So, what are you waiting for? Tune in now and turn it up! Whether you’re in the car, on the move or at home, there are plenty of ways you can listen to Hits Radio.
How do I listen to Hits Radio?
You can find us on FM, DAB, online, downloading the free Rayo app and through your Smart Speaker.
How do I listen online?
To listen online, simply create an account at hitsradio.co.uk or download our Rayo app, where you can find all your favourite shows, plus many more.
How to log in to Hits Radio:
If you already have a Hits Radio account, you won’t need to do anything as you will automatically remain signed in. If you’re yet to sign up, just head to our website or download the Rayo app.Follow the instructions to unlock all the benefits of logged-in listening including exclusive content with your favourite artists, the option to listen again to shows and much more!
Why should I register for a Hits Radio account?
An account is the only way to listen to Hits Radio online, access exclusive and in-demand content. Plus, you can bookmark your favourite shows and episodes for easy listening anytime, anywhere.
What is Rayo?
Rayo is a free app that lets you listen to live radio from 50 top stations, including Hits Radio. You can tune into your favourite shows, presenters, music and radio, all in one place. Plus, access exclusive playlists for all moods and moments.
How do I download the app?
Search 'Rayo' into your app store to download the app for free.
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How can I listen?
There are many ways you can listen to us, from online, to our app, on FM and DAB, here's our complete guide to how to listen.
How do I listen to Hits Radio North East on my smart speaker?
Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, play Hits Radio North East"
Google Home: "Ok Google, play Hits Radio North East."
Apple HomePod: "Hey Siri, play Hits Radio North East."
Can I still listen to Hits Radio North East on FM?
You can listen to Hits Radio North East on 97.1FM, 102.6FM, 103FM, 103.2FM
How will I listen in the car?
You can listen to Hits Radio North East on 97.1FM, 102.6FM, 103FM, 103.2FM and on DAB with a low-cost DAB converter or adapter. You can also download the Hits Radio App on your phone and connect to us via Bluetooth or USB connector, type in 'Hits Radio North East'' into your App store on your phone and you can download the App for free.
Our website has updated to ‘hitsradio.co.uk’ and from there you’ll just need to select North East as your local region and you will continue to receive the localised version, with all the information relevant to where you are.
Get to know our radio presenters:
Steve and Karen's Breakfast Show
Wake up in the North East with Steve and Karen for the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks, weekday mornings from 6am-10am. Listen back to the Hits Radio North East breakfast show here.
Steve and Karen were born and bred right here in the North East, and even attended the same primary school without knowing it! They started working together back in 2000, when Karen read the news on Steve’s old show. Of course, they soon hit it off and Steve and Karen's Breakfast Show was born in January 2001 - and the rest, as they say, is history! Find out more about our presenters here.
Fleur East, James Barr and Matt Haslam
Wake the fun up with Fleur East, James Barr & Matt Haslam. This jam-packed show brings you the biggest laughs, the biggest competitions and your favourite stars all while playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks.
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan get you home weekdays from 4pm. Expect plenty of laughs with the biggest hits and throwbacks!
Sam Thompson
Every weeknight Hits Radio is THE place to be, as Sam Thompson brings you The Hits Radio Evening Show from 7pm. He's joined by the world's biggest stars and has the best playlist to soundtrack your evening.
Plus, on Sunday afternoons Sam Thompson counts down the UK's 40 biggest hits on the Hits UK Chart.
Tom Green
Tom Green kicks off your workday from 10am with an entire hour of huge throwbacks.
Then continue your day with a tasty selection of hits, throwbacks and a lot to make you smile!
Hattie Pearson
We don't do the post lunch slump! From 1pm, there's big tunes all afternoon and MASSIVE money to be won, Hattie will see you through your afternoon in style.
Owen Warner
Owen Warner kickstarts your weekend on Friday Night Hits and Saturday Night Hits from 7pm. He's got the ultimate playlist to get you ready for the weekend, with the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks as well as some incredible celebrity guests. Don't miss it!
Mary Mandefield
Mary Mandefield gives your Sunday morning the kickstart it needs with hits, throwbacks and plenty of giggles as you wake up. Listen Sunday morning from 6-9am.
Stephanie Hirst
Your Saturday night party is ON with Stephanie Hirst's belters! From 11pm every Saturday Stephanie plays nothing but the best dance-floor throwbacks from the 90s & 00s. Plus, every Sunday evening from 7pm, Steph plays nothing but the biggest throwbacks in the mix.
Sarah-Jane Crawford
Whether you're heading back from the shops, the game or getting ready for an evening at home, our very own SJC has the perfect mix of Hits and Throwbacks to take your Saturday afternoon into Saturday night mode! Join Sarah-Jane Crawford Saturday afternoons from 4-7pm. You can also catch Sarah-Jane weeknights from 10pm on Hits Radio.