Island FM remains Guernsey's favourite radio station

Official figures released today (6 February) shows the station has the biggest share of the radio-listening audience than any other - BBC or commercial - in the British Isles.

The station reported a jump in audience, market share and listening hours in 2024 which has again increased according to the latest data compiled by RAJAR.

The number of hours people spend listening to Island FM is the highest in eight years.

Island FM's market share has also seen a significant boost.  At 39.1%, it is the biggest of any British radio station.

Around half of adults in Guernsey listen, that equates to 29,000 people turning on Island FM every week.

James Keen,  Managing Director for Tindle Radio CI, has praised the team in Guernsey.

“In an ever more competitive media world we never take our audience for granted and we’re grateful that Island FM’s blend of trusted local news, information and entertainment is connecting with islanders for even longer each week.

“Congratulations to James Bentley, Carl Ward and David Francis for another superb set of listening figures.”

Island FM's new studio complex in St Peter Port has been officially opened by Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor. His Excellency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell was among the first guests to visit the station's new premises on The Bordage. Island FM's Afternoon Show presenter David Francis

Island FM's sister station in Jersey has also reported growing audience figures.

 Year-on-year, the number of people listening to Channel 103 has grown by 3,000, with 56% of the population tuning in each week.

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