Public File
It is a regulatory requirement that commercial radio stations in the UK hold a Public File. The links below comprise the Public File for Magic Radio. More information about the Public File obligation can be found at www.ofcom.org.uk
Ofcom, the Office of Communications, is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. CLICK HERE to go to the Ofcom website.
If you have a complaint about something you have heard on Magic Radio, in the first instance you should contact us directly. Our contact details can be found by CLICKING HERE. You may also take your complaint to Ofcom. To do this, you can call the Ofcom Contact Centre on 020 7981 3040, or visit the Ofcom website's complaints area.
Ofcom's guidance on localness in commercial radio can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
Formats
Formats are regulatory documents issued to Ofcom licence holders, they outline what is required of each radio station's programming. The format for Magic Radio is available on the Ofcom website, and can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
You can contact us via post:
Magic Radio, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2 PL
Or email: [email protected]
Programme Director: Paul Sylvester
Transmission
Magic Radio in London broadcasts on 105.4 FM. Magic Radio in Bristol broadcasts on 106.5 Our signal covers London and the Home Counties, and Bristol.
Automation
Magic Radio automates some of its programming using computer technology. There is however no automation during weekday daytime hours, apart from during significant public holidays.
Local production
Programming on Magic 105.4 and 106.5 is generally broadcast locally from our studios in London.
To find out which presenters host which show, or to check for occasional variations look at our online programme schedule visit http://planetradio.co.uk/magic/schedule/
Playlist
Magic Radio plays the Best Variety from the 80s to now, appealing to a core 35-54 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We also have a playlist of current popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. You can find the most frequently played songs can be found at http://planetradio.co.uk/magic/playlist/
Local Information and Support
Magic Radio gives airtime and helps to raise money for its charity 'Cash for Kids'.
News and Information
Magic 105.4 broadcasts news bulletins hourly from 0600 until 1900 and at weekends between 0600 and 1300 covers both local news for the London area and a mix of national and international news.
National and international news stories and bulletins are provided by Sky Radio News/IRN.
Magic 102.6 broadcasts news bulletins hourly from 0600 until 1900 and at weekends between 0900 to 1200 including news for the Bristol area.
National and international bulletins are provided by Sky Radio News/IRN.
In addition the stations provide local travel bulletins at the following times on weekdays 6-9am and 4-7pm.