Colourful Breakfast
Wake up. Shake up. and Turn it up! Steve Quirk’s got the tunes, the talk, and the energy to power your morning. 🎧 Colourful Breakfast, LIVE weekdays 7–9 AM on Colourful Radio. Because mornings sound better here. Join in @colourfulradio or email breakfast@colourful.com 📻LOCK-IN on colourful.com and DAB
Track Of The Week | w/c 10 Nov 2025
Lukas Setto - Can You Feel the Love
This week, Colourful turns up the heat with a track that captures everything we love about great soul music — warmth, groove, and emotion you can feel from the very first note. Our Track of the Week, “Can You Feel the Love” by Lukas Setto, is the kind of record that reminds you why real soul still matters.
News, stories,
and opinions
10 Nov 2025 | Health Colourful Radio
How your local pharmacy can save you time and keep you healthy
This week is Ask Your Pharmacist Week, an annual reminder that your local pharmacist can do far more than dispense prescriptions. Across the UK, community pharmacists are helping people stay healthy, manage minor conditions, and save time, often without the need to see a GP.
28 Oct 2025 | Family Colourful Radio
As National Adoption Week (20–26 October) coincides with Black History Month, You Can Adopt is calling for more Black families to consider adoption with its new campaign, A Welcome Home. The initiative challenges one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding adoption: that a child needs a perfect home.28 Oct 2025 | Environment Colourful Radio
With winds exceeding 175 mph and sustained slow movement, Jamaica braces for one of the strongest storms ever recorded in its history.17 Oct 2025 | Sports Colourful Radio
What if a simple walk down the street could remind you to do something that might save your life?Morning Vibes
Wake up happy! ☀️ Because we've got the soundtrack to start your day right. Upbeat, fun, and full of feel-good energy. 🎧 Morning Vibes is here! Weekdays on Colourful Radio. The morning feels better when it’s Colourful. 🎶
Pleased you're pleased.
Tuned into today for the first time from 2pm, wow..! You certainly dug deep for these tunes haven't heard in YEARS! Fan-tastic and thanks for bringing back memories growing up in Hackney in the 80s.
MikeThe Presenter and his music played was brilliant from start to finish.
SoniaYou asked. We answered.
Who are Colourful and what do you offer?
Founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Dr Kofi Kusitor, Colourful™ is a UK-based multi-platform media business with the global mission "to uplift the everyday for everyone" through music, conversation, and media that connects.
Our commercial broadcast portfolio includes:
Colourful Radio ('Home of Soulful Music Hits', @colourfulradio, launched 2002);
Luv Radio ('Soulful Luv Ballads, All Day, All Night', @luvanthems, soft-launched 10 Nov 2025);
A third, to be titled, radio service to launch in Q2 2026; and,
Colourful TV (YouTube channel @colourfultv).
Other things of note:
i. You can listen live just by clicking 'LISTEN' at the top of any page.
ii. Our channels are licensed and regulated by Ofcom.
iii. 'Colourful' is a registered trademark.
How do I listen/watch Colourful content?
We have hundreds of hours of original content for you to dig into and binge. You can choose to listen or watch!
i. You can listen to a Colourful station in several ways:
Digital Radio: on DAB+.
Online: Stream on colourful.com - just click LISTEN.
Smart Speakers: Ask Siri, Google, or Alexa to "Play Colourful".
Apps: Use TuneIn, Radioplayer, or Nation Player.
ii. You may watch our programmes at:
YouTube channel: Colourful TV
Colourful.com: Our stream frame will be visible on the homepage when we go live.
How can I contact Colourful?
Easy ...
You can contact us about anything, within reason!
Together we can make great things happen!
How do I chip in?
How do I get involved as a listener?
You're already involved just by listening. Thank you. Continue to ...
i. Spread the word, and re-share the best bits you hear on air or see on our socials. In short, you could be our unofficial ambassador shouting about Colourful at the right tables, in the right rooms, and across the right platforms.
ii. Keep us on our toes by contacting us if we're falling short in any way.
How can I find out who’s on air right now?
Check the live schedule on our homepage, Shows page, or follow @colourfulradio and @luvanthems for instant show updates.
Can I request a song or dedicate one to someone?
Yes! Use the Contact Form on our website or reach out to @colourfulradio and @luvanthems on Instagram, TikTok, X, etc
I missed a show! Can I listen back?
All Colourful Radio shows, except Fresh Music Hour, The Greats, The Night Flight, and Warm Vibes, are available on catch-up online from our Shows pages. Luv Radio is currently a DJ-free non-stop service, so it has no catch-up facility.
How do I submit my music for consideration?
We love fresh, soulful music. Email music@colourful.com to start the process. And check out Colourful Track Of The Week and Colourful Fresh Drops across our socials!
Can I be a DJ, presenter or contributor?
Yes. We’re always open to new and experienced talent. Email your demo and ideas to hr@colourful.com
Does Colourful engage with the community?
Yes, we do, through a couple of ways ...
We promote your business or event on our platforms
For advertising and sponsorship enquiries, email sales@colourful.com
For social media collabs, email socials@colourful.com
We support community initiatives
We partner with cultural events, festivals, and projects that align with our mission to uplift and inspire.
Since inception, we've supported hundreds of community-focused organisations and activities, including Afro Hair and Beauty, Rumfest, Jamaica Basic Schools Foundation, Ghana Party In The Park, Wandsworth Jobs Fair, African and Caribbean Armed Forces Day, Africa Centre Summer Festival, Windrush Day, and UK Black Business Show, and more.
I'm having problems tapping in!
I can’t hear the station on DAB. What should I do?
Try rescanning your radio. If issues continue, check our coverage map or listen online.
Why is there a delay between the DAB broadcast and the online stream?
Online streams have a small delay (about 5 seconds) due to internet processing, which is perfectly normal for all digital stations.
Do I need an account to listen online?
No. Click “LISTEN” on any of our websites.
If all else fails?
We've got you! Email support@colourful.com, and we will get you listening before long.
