Soleil Radio was set up by staff at Channel 103 and Island FM to coincide with the launch of DAB in the Channel Islands.
The station launched on 1 August 2021[2][3] and is available on DAB+, online and on mobile devices and smart speakers.
[4] Programmes are presented and produced from Channel 103 and Island FM's studios in St. Helier and St. Peter Port, with presenter-led shows during peak times.
The station's presenters include:[citation needed] Soleil Radio broadcasts hourly Channel Islands news bulletins between 7am and 6pm during the week, and 8am-12pm at weekends, produced by journalists at Channel 103 and Island FM.
The station positions itself as playing 'more music' than other commercial radio stations serving the Channel Islands, including a back-to-back 'Awesome 80s' weekday lunchtimes, and specialist/themed music programmes at weekends.