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Radio Wigwam Focus Wales Podcasts, in association with Wrecsam 2029 UK City of Culture Bid
Radio Wigwam arrives for their third fantastic year at Focus Wales recording our near legendary podcasts over the 3 days of the festival.
From 16:45 to 17:45 each day from 7th to 9th May 2026, the Wigwam Jam podcast team will be chatting with those attending Focus Wales. If you want to get involved / be interviewed, then drop us a line at studio@radiowigwam.co.uk.
Join us for some informative chat and banter at the Bank Street Social.
Thursday 7 May 2026 4:45 PM - Saturday 9 May 2026 5:45 PM
Bank Street Social, Wrexham
5 Bank St, Wrexham, LL11 1AH
Award-winning artists Cold July pop in to the Wigwam Jam
The award-winning @ColdJulyBand come into the studio, and these young ACM musicians tell us about their journey and what it means to win at the awards! Also, Laura May pops in to give us the lowdown on publishing do's and don'ts! Brought to you with Christian John from Radio Wigwam and Dean Nelson from Generation Studios.
Radio Wigwam's DAB Radio coverage expands
Already live on DAB in Cardiff, Radio Wigwam is now delivering a 24/7 stream of outstanding grassroots music from around the world, right across the Peak District.
Whether you’re driving through the hills, commuting, or at home, you can now tune in and hear something completely different.
Every track is selected to showcase the very best in emerging and independent talent—music that often gets overlooked by mainstream stations.
So instead of the same rotation, you’ll hear:
Breakthrough artists
Hidden gems
Future favourites
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You can find Radio Wigwam on DAB across:
Buxton
Glossop
New Mills
Whaley Bridge
And surrounding Peak District areas
Just scan your DAB radio and look for Radio Wigwam.
DAB in Cardiff and the Peak District is just the beginning…
Where Grassroots Music Goes Global
We continue to strengthen our position as the UK’s fastest-growing grassroots radio station, with listenership up 20% in the past year, we’re the UK’s go-to destination for grassroots music discovery.
This momentum is matched by our expanding international footprint. Our team now includes DJs and presenters from Europe, Australia, Canada and the US, alongside strong representation across Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England—reflecting a truly global community built around independent music.
We bring you rich and varied programming – you can listen to shows across rock, metal, indie, electronic, folk, acoustic and more.
True to our grassroots ethos, the majority of the music we play, champions emerging and under-the-radar artists.
Access is simple and seamless. Radio Wigwam is available anytime via DAB, our app (on iOS and Android), online or through smart speakers—new music discovery couldn’t be easier.
With a growing global audience, an expanding international team, and an unwavering commitment to grassroots music, we are the leading platform for emerging artists worldwide.