On FM radio
In inner Newcastle, switch your radio to FM and manually tune to 87.8. Save it as a preset for next time.
Reception tip: fully extend the aerial and move the radio closer to a window if the signal sounds faint.
Inner Newcastle’s classic hits station
The music
you know.
87.8 FM Newcastle is a local FM radio station established in 2014 for classic-hits listeners across inner Newcastle, Australia.
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87.8FM
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Classic hits, live
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HomeInner Newcastle
On air since2014
Tune in your way
Newcastle on your radio. Everywhere online.
From the kitchen radio to your phone, getting the music on takes only a moment.
On this website
Tap Play 87.8 live at the top of this page. Keep the page open while you listen on your phone, tablet or computer.
On a bigger speaker
Open this page on your phone, press play, then connect your phone to a car stereo or home speaker with Bluetooth, AirPlay or your device’s casting controls.
On mobile data, normal streaming charges from your provider may apply.
Daily4—6PM
Your afternoon, sorted
Drive with
Darren McErlain.
Settle into the afternoon with Darren and two hours of classic hits—the familiar soundtrack for the run home and the end of the working day.
Darren has a long history in broadcasting and is a respected journalist with Australian Independent Radio News, whose reports are heard on more than 200 stations around Australia. He began his career as an intern journalist with ABC News and has worked across Australian radio and television.
This is 87.8
Local frequency.
Clear identity.
Great songs.
Born in 2014, 87.8 FM Newcastle is here for people who still love the feeling of hearing a great song come through the radio.
We keep the focus simple: classic hits, a familiar local voice and a station identity that belongs unmistakably to Newcastle. Expect favourites from the 60s, 70s and 80s, plus Darren’s daily Drive show each afternoon.
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Good to know
A few quick answers.
What music does 87.8 FM play?
Classic hits: the songs you know and love, with a focus on familiar favourites from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Where can I hear the FM signal?
The 87.8 FM broadcast serves inner Newcastle. Reception varies with your exact location, building and aerial, so manual tuning and a well-positioned antenna can help.
Can I listen outside Newcastle?
Yes. Use the live player on this page from any supported phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection.
When is Darren’s Drive show on?
Darren McErlain is on every day from 4 pm to 6 pm, Newcastle time.
Newcastle’s classic hits are one tap away.