New Rewind Radio Retro station set to bring Cornwall the best of the 60s, 70s and 80s

Cornwall's Rewind Radio has announced the launch of its brand-new sister station, Rewind Radio Retro, which will officially go live this October.

Dedicated to playing the very best music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Rewind Radio Retro will bring listeners a nostalgic mix of classic hits, cherished memories and familiar voices from across Cornwall's radio landscape.

Leading the new station will be former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Matt Shepherd, who joins Rewind Radio Retro following an impressive 32-year career with the BBC. Matt will take on the role of Breakfast Presenter and will also help lead the station as it begins broadcasting.

The initial presenter line-up includes:

Weekdays

• Breakfast: Matt Shepherd
• Daytimes: Lacey B
• Drive Time: Mark Dodson

Saturdays

• Adam Carpenter
• Martin Bailie
• Lee Chater

Sundays

• Liam Shoesmith
• Matthi Clarke
• Adam Carpenter

Matt Shepherd said: "I'm so excited to be at the start of something new and I can't wait to wake up Cornwall with the best music ever made."

With 42 years of radio broadcasting experience, much of it spent on BBC Radio Cornwall, Martin Bailie is one of the Duchy's most familiar and respected media personalities.

He said: "Every time a song starts playing, you'll know the words, so just sing along and join in the fun."

The launch of Rewind Radio Retro marks an exciting new chapter for the Cornwall-based radio station, expanding its offering with a service dedicated entirely to the golden decades of popular music.

Richard Woods, Managing Director of Cornwall's Rewind Radio, said: "Five years ago, we launched Cornwall's Rewind Radio with a simple ambition: to bring great music from the 80s, 90s and 00s to listeners across Cornwall while keeping local radio alive and thriving. Since then, we've always wanted to evolve and offer something for every generation of music lover.

"The launch of our new Retro station is an exciting next step in that journey, bringing the very best music from the 60s, 70s and 80s to listeners across Cornwall, while Cornwall's Rewind Radio will move towards a stronger focus on the 90s through to today's biggest hits.

"We're also proud to have expanded our team with some highly experienced presenters whose talent, warmth and reassuring voices add real gravitas to our output across the county. As a truly local broadcaster, we're passionate about serving our communities and ensuring local radio continues to have a strong future.

"Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our listeners over the past five years. We thank every one of them for being part of our journey and helping us make this exciting new chapter a reality."

Listeners will be able to tune in from October to enjoy timeless favourites, familiar voices and a soundtrack packed with classic hits spanning three unforgettable decades.

Rewind Radio Retro will be accessible across multiple platforms, including DAB+, online, via mobile app, and through smart speakers.

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