Our story
About Belfast 89
Belfast 89 is the community radio station for greater Belfast and the Lagan Valley — all the classics, all the time, since 2015. Presented by a team of local volunteers who love the music of the 60s and 70s as much as you do, we’re on air on 89.3 FM and DAB+, online, on the app and on smart speakers.
History
Ten years on air
30 June 2015
On air
Belfast 89 came on air on 30 June 2015, following the award by Ofcom of a community licence for greater Belfast on FM.
2024
DAB+
The station began broadcasting on DAB+, extending its coverage to Lisburn and the Lagan Valley.
2025
Tenth anniversary
The team behind the station were joined by a large crowd of listeners, who heard about future plans and saw the first display of the new station logo.
A new look
Our logo, then and now
2015 – 2025
The original Belfast 89 FM badge
2025 onwards
Unveiled to listeners at our tenth anniversary
Ofcom
Ofcom Public File
As a licensed radio broadcaster, we are required by Ofcom to make certain information publicly available. This page fulfils our obligation under the terms of our broadcast licence.
About our licence
- Station name: Belfast 89
- Ofcom licence numbers: CR100062BA/5 · DP105802BA/1
- Licensed coverage area: Greater Belfast and Lagan Valley
- Broadcast frequency / platform: 89.3 FM | DAB+ | Online | Smart Speaker | App
- Licence holder: Belfast FM Limited
Format & Character of Service
Our station is committed to serving the local community. Full details of our programming commitments are contained in our Ofcom licence.
Equal Opportunities Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer. Our equal opportunities policy is available on request.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about our programming or content, please contact us via our contact page in the first instance. If you remain dissatisfied, you can contact Ofcom at ofcom.org.uk/complaints.
Come and say hello
Listen live on 89.3 FM and DAB+, meet the people behind the microphones, or get in touch with the station.