Xfm South Wales: Public File
Like every commercial radio station in the UK, Xfm South Wales has requirements in respect of its music, news and local content. These requirements are set out in the station format issued by Ofcom, the UK's radio regulator. The Xfm South Wales Public File contains details of the elements that Ofcom regulate and is intended to give you a better understanding of Xfm's output and what we are doing for the local community.
Xfm Format, Programming and Localness
If you're a regular listener we're sure you'll have a good understanding of what Xfm is all about, but if you'd like more formal details on our guidelines these are available on the Ofcom website:
All of Xfm's regular output is produced and presented live from the Xfm studios in Cardiff, except for X-posure (Mon - Thur 22:00 - 01:00), The Rock Show (Sun 22:00 - 01:00), The Remix with Eddy Temple-Morris (Fri 21:00 - 01:00), Weekender with Steve Harris (Sat 18:00 - 21:00), The Live Hour (Sun 20:00 - 21:00), XFM Residency (Sun 21:00 - 22:00) and Live From Leicester Square (Fri 18:00 - 18:15) which are broadcast live from Xfm's London studios, Leicester Square.
To get a real feel for our output the best thing to do is tune in. You can find us on:
- 106.8 - 107.3 FM in South Wales
- Xfm South Wales DAB Digital Radio in South Wales. Check availability here.
- Online - click on the Listen Now button at the top of the page
Events, Community and Charity
Xfm runs regular events in South Wales including show-themed club and live nights (X-posure Live, Music: Response) Each December we also organise Xfm's Winter Wonderland, a charity gig featuring the year's biggest and best Xfm artists with all profits going to the homeless charity Shelter.
Xfm also see our audience as part of the most vital music community in the country and aim to encourage involvement in shaping the future of music through initiatives such as:
- Xu - Every weekday, 10am - 4pm, you shape the sound of Xfm South Wales with requests, reviews and news comments.
- Xfm's Rock School - Xfm's two times Sony Gold Award winning competition to find the best young band in South Wales.
- Xfm Uploaded - our ongoing search for the best new musical talent with local high-profile exposure for each week's winning artist.
Championing New Music
Xfm believes that our listeners want the best new music and they want to hear it first. From our specialist shows with expert presenters, to exclusive sessions from the biggest and future stars, to the music we play, we believe we deliver this like no other station.
Station Contact details
If you want to contact station staff or have an enquiry, please see the numbers below. To contact presenters you can use the forms on the respective DJ homepages.
Contact Numbers
- Xfm South Wales Studio phone-in: 0845 272 5000 (terms & conditions)
- Xfm South Wales Studio Text Number: 87936
- Xfm South Wales Traffic & Travel: 02920 942999
- Office Switchboard: 02920 662066
Programming Updates
January:
In the dusk of the Christmas comedown, Xfm South Wales still had a few post-yuletide treats in store.
MADINA LAKE played an intimate midday gig at Cardiff’s Hard Rock Café. With food thrown in - lunchtime’s never been so good!
Highlight of the Music:Response month was Lost Prophet Ian Watkins who joined Colin for music chat and some live on-air tattooing. Niiiiice.
Otherwise it’s all eyes on February, where we continue to alleviate the winter blues with some more listener gigs for your delight and delectation. Watch this space….
News Bulletins
Xfm's News Team are proud to be part of the Gold Sony Award winning GCap News team. Xfm South Wales broadcasts news on the half hour from 6:00am through to 9:00am and then throughout the day between 10:00 and 18:30 Monday to Friday with a mixture of local, national and international news, music news, sport and event listings, plus travel updates every 30 minutes during the Breakfast Show (Monday to Friday, between 06:00 - 09:00) and during Drivetime (Monday to Friday, 16:00 - 19:00). Weekend news bulletins are on the hour from 06:00 to midday.
Xfm South Wales's Head of News is Vicky Etchells.- For local, national and international news covered by Xfm South Wales click here
- For recent music news covered by Xfm South Wales click here
- For today's event listings click here
Contact The News Team
- Call 02920 942 940 or e-mail the team here
- Xfm South Wales supports local events and initiatives. To include your event in The Guide click here
Complaints
Obviously we hope you'll never feel the need to complain but if you do, in the first instance you should contact the Xfm Programme Controller at the address below:
Mike Newman, Xfm South Wales Programme Controller
Xfm South Wales, The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff, CF10 4DJ
Email him at mike.newman@xfm.co.uk
If you are unhappy with the response you have received, you can complain directly to Ofcom, their website has full details about how to do this here: how to complain.