Our Live Show Schedule
We broadcast 24/7 with an expanding list of 'live' shows across the week bringing you music and commentary from local people who are passionate about the local area and music scene.
Monday
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Quality Tile Care"
An hour of tracks chosen by the team behind local tile care specialists - Qualitytilecare.co.uk - telephone them on 07598 913 581
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Lockdown Late Lunch'
Rod Maxwell is live from his 'man cave bunker' playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, plus interviews with local people.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - Ian Finch - Ultimate Chart Show
Ian Finch presents a show on Monday nights featuring a mix of the finest tracks from across the decades plus a weekly interactive chart - the Ultimate Top Ten. Every week a different decade is selected with listeners asked to vote for their favourite songs from the 100 that made up the Top Ten across those ten years. You can vote for next week’s chart right now at: https://www.ianfinch.tv/chart
9.00pm - 11.00pm - Sleeve Notes with Brian McCabe
Join Alty local Brian McCabe for his new show on RadioAlty when he interviews local legends and plays the tracks of their years.
TUESDAY
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Morning'
Pete and Tom Scotson bring their unique blend of chat, music and personality to Radio Alty, live from WA15 studios.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Off The Wheaten Track"
Hayley Hadfield and the team at local Oxford Road deli Off The Wheaten Track select an hours worth of bakin' tracks to get your appetite ready for their gluten free goodies. Visit them at https://offthewheatentrackdeli.com
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Alty Afternoons'
Stephen Carlton-Woods has a wide range of music for you, plenty of topical discussion and all the latest news from around the area.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 8.00pm - 'The Other Side of the Tracks'
Sam Hodkin loves playing the tracks you never take for granted and may not have heard - 'B' sides and those other versions that you had never even considered. A music lovers favourite.
8.00pm - 10.00pm - '8 till late with Rob Gill'
With an interest in all thing’s music Rob makes that the focal point of the show ensuring you an eclectic collection of tunes in combination with interviews from local up and coming artists and a lot of poor dad jokes. So join Rob at 8-10pm on Tuesdays for a tune or two that you love and for a few that you’ll fall in love with.
10.00pm - 11pm - Tracks to the Future II
Another chance to hear Milly's Saturday morning show.
11.00pm - Midnight - More Grooves and Goss
Saturday morning's 'tracks and chat' show with April and Meg replayed one more time.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Morning'
Pete and Tom Scotson bring their unique blend of chat, music and personality to Radio Alty, live from WA15 studios.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Off The Wheaten Track"
Hayley Hadfield and the team at local Oxford Road deli Off The Wheaten Track select an hours worth of bakin' tracks to get your appetite ready for their gluten free goodies. Visit them at https://offthewheatentrackdeli.com
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Alty Afternoons'
Stephen Carlton-Woods has a wide range of music for you, plenty of topical discussion and all the latest news from around the area.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 8.00pm - 'The Other Side of the Tracks'
Sam Hodkin loves playing the tracks you never take for granted and may not have heard - 'B' sides and those other versions that you had never even considered. A music lovers favourite.
8.00pm - 10.00pm - '8 till late with Rob Gill'
With an interest in all thing’s music Rob makes that the focal point of the show ensuring you an eclectic collection of tunes in combination with interviews from local up and coming artists and a lot of poor dad jokes. So join Rob at 8-10pm on Tuesdays for a tune or two that you love and for a few that you’ll fall in love with.
10.00pm - 11pm - Tracks to the Future II
Another chance to hear Milly's Saturday morning show.
11.00pm - Midnight - More Grooves and Goss
Saturday morning's 'tracks and chat' show with April and Meg replayed one more time.
WEDNESDAY
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Morning'
Pete and Tom Scotson bring their unique blend of chat, music and personality to Radio Alty, live from WA15 Studios.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Finan Creative Consultancy"
One hour of tracks chosen by Mike Finan who is responsible for all the graphics and artwork associated with Altrincham Community Media and RadioAlty.co.uk. There are classic Manchester anthems with a few surprises in there too!
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Lockdown Late Lunch'
Rod Maxwell is live from his 'man cave bunker' playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - Groove Is In The Heart
From dance to 80s and 90s club favourites, Ross Heaviside unearths tracks that you may not remember but wish you could. Plus a round up of the best of the new stuff.
9.00pm - 11.00pm - Nigel Carr
Alty local and Louder Than War Editor, Nigel has a passion for live music and the Manchester Music Scene - expect classic local tracks and plenty of the best that is new - signed and unsigned.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Morning'
Pete and Tom Scotson bring their unique blend of chat, music and personality to Radio Alty, live from WA15 Studios.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Finan Creative Consultancy"
One hour of tracks chosen by Mike Finan who is responsible for all the graphics and artwork associated with Altrincham Community Media and RadioAlty.co.uk. There are classic Manchester anthems with a few surprises in there too!
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Lockdown Late Lunch'
Rod Maxwell is live from his 'man cave bunker' playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - Groove Is In The Heart
From dance to 80s and 90s club favourites, Ross Heaviside unearths tracks that you may not remember but wish you could. Plus a round up of the best of the new stuff.
9.00pm - 11.00pm - Nigel Carr
Alty local and Louder Than War Editor, Nigel has a passion for live music and the Manchester Music Scene - expect classic local tracks and plenty of the best that is new - signed and unsigned.
THURSDAY
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Moaning'
The normal madness from Pete and Tom Scotson with some extra spice when they are joined by their resident curmudgeon, Steve Hazlehurst, putting the world to rights. Amplifying life's minor irritations and telling it like it is, you will find yourself in stitches and in complete agreement with many of his views and observations.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Seasons Logs"
One hour of "fire inspired" tracks to warm you up, chosen by Charlotte and the team behind Dunham Massey based SeasonsLogs.co.uk suppliers of kiln dried hardwood logs, firewood and solid fuels across Cheshire.
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Alty Afternoons
Stephen Carlton-Woods has a wide range of music for you, plenty of topical discussion and all the latest news from around the area.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - 'Hot Buttered Soul'
Annie brings you 2 hours of the best Soul, Motown and Northern Soul Club Classics from 60s & 70s . So, get the talc ready, roll back the carpet and dance to the music.
9.00pm - 10.00pm - Bedtime with Barry
A mellow hour of warm soothing music from opera, through ballet to showtunes, with a few surprises and anecdotes thrown in to help you unwind late at night brought to you by Barry Purves. Bring along a cup of calming hot chocolate and relax.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Moaning'
The normal madness from Pete and Tom Scotson with some extra spice when they are joined by their resident curmudgeon, Steve Hazlehurst, putting the world to rights. Amplifying life's minor irritations and telling it like it is, you will find yourself in stitches and in complete agreement with many of his views and observations.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Seasons Logs"
One hour of "fire inspired" tracks to warm you up, chosen by Charlotte and the team behind Dunham Massey based SeasonsLogs.co.uk suppliers of kiln dried hardwood logs, firewood and solid fuels across Cheshire.
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Alty Afternoons
Stephen Carlton-Woods has a wide range of music for you, plenty of topical discussion and all the latest news from around the area.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - 'Hot Buttered Soul'
Annie brings you 2 hours of the best Soul, Motown and Northern Soul Club Classics from 60s & 70s . So, get the talc ready, roll back the carpet and dance to the music.
9.00pm - 10.00pm - Bedtime with Barry
A mellow hour of warm soothing music from opera, through ballet to showtunes, with a few surprises and anecdotes thrown in to help you unwind late at night brought to you by Barry Purves. Bring along a cup of calming hot chocolate and relax.
FRIDAY
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'The Good Chat'
Recent Alty local Lucy J Norris brings a new show to RadioAlty covering a range of topics from fashion, business, health & fitness, food and music. Join Lucy every Friday morning and get in touch with her via our email or our social media.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Xmas Lunchtime playlist with "Hansons Barbershop"
One hour of some classic tracks and some Xmas favs chosen by Rob Hanson from Hansons Barbershop in Altrincham. Visit their website to book an appointment at www.hansonsbarbershop.co.uk or call 0161 929 5937.
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Lockdown Late Lunch'
Rod Maxwell is live from his 'man cave bunker' playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, with Stevie's TV Tips to guide your weekly viewing.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - LMG's Houseparty
No this isn’t a rip off of Noels Houseparty, LMG’s Houseparty will be bringing the night out indoors and getting you ready for the weekend with house music from local DJs and around the world.
Leah will be keeping you informed with what’s going on in the world of DJ’s & clubbing and where you can find your dose of house music over the weekend. If you’re a local DJ or event promoter who’d like to be featured on the show, we’d love to hear from you!
9.00pm - 11.00pm - Underground Sound of Altrincham
Join ModelCitizen for two hours of his personal House music favs - Sean has been curating the Underground Sound of Altrincham podcast for three years now, and has DJ'ed in and around Manchester for club nights Qwerk in the Village, Jacked in Bolton and Chorley, and Supernature, as well as guest mixes on Chorley FM & House Jet Radio. Contact him on modelcitizen.sk@gmail.com.
11.00pm - Midnight - Underground Chill
ModelCitizen brings you a selection of chill out tracks to round off your Friday night on RadioAlty.co.uk.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'The Good Chat'
Recent Alty local Lucy J Norris brings a new show to RadioAlty covering a range of topics from fashion, business, health & fitness, food and music. Join Lucy every Friday morning and get in touch with her via our email or our social media.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Xmas Lunchtime playlist with "Hansons Barbershop"
One hour of some classic tracks and some Xmas favs chosen by Rob Hanson from Hansons Barbershop in Altrincham. Visit their website to book an appointment at www.hansonsbarbershop.co.uk or call 0161 929 5937.
2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'Lockdown Late Lunch'
Rod Maxwell is live from his 'man cave bunker' playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, with Stevie's TV Tips to guide your weekly viewing.
5.00pm - 6.00pm - My Town
Alty local Brian McCabe selects a playlist of tracks to ease your journey home each weekday evening.
7.00pm - 9.00pm - LMG's Houseparty
No this isn’t a rip off of Noels Houseparty, LMG’s Houseparty will be bringing the night out indoors and getting you ready for the weekend with house music from local DJs and around the world.
Leah will be keeping you informed with what’s going on in the world of DJ’s & clubbing and where you can find your dose of house music over the weekend. If you’re a local DJ or event promoter who’d like to be featured on the show, we’d love to hear from you!
9.00pm - 11.00pm - Underground Sound of Altrincham
Join ModelCitizen for two hours of his personal House music favs - Sean has been curating the Underground Sound of Altrincham podcast for three years now, and has DJ'ed in and around Manchester for club nights Qwerk in the Village, Jacked in Bolton and Chorley, and Supernature, as well as guest mixes on Chorley FM & House Jet Radio. Contact him on modelcitizen.sk@gmail.com.
11.00pm - Midnight - Underground Chill
ModelCitizen brings you a selection of chill out tracks to round off your Friday night on RadioAlty.co.uk.
SATURDAY
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 11.00 noon - 'Tracks to the Future'
Local teenager Milly Driver presents her debut show on RadioAlty this weekend; be prepared for tracks from the 60s/ 70s and beyond - a beautifully eclectic mix! A great listen for a lazy Saturday morning.
11.00am - 12.00 noon - Grooves and Goss
RadioAlty's newest presenters April Kennedy and Megan Carson bring you a fun filled hour of tracks and chat on a wide range of topics - food, fashion, music and just about anything else. Follow them on Instagram - "groovesandgoss" or message them via RadioAlty with any requests or topics to discuss.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Wildfire Neon"
An hour of dance, chilled and new tracks from the team behind local firm Wildfire Neon - "Home of the Personalised Neon Sign" - visit them at wildfireneon.co.uk
1.00pm - 2.00pm - 'Brand New Beats with Saoirse Marie'
Saoirse brings you a brand new show to Radio Alty looking at some of the best new music being released, with a guest music genre every week.
2.00pm - 3.00pm - Barber Presents a Band (every 2 weeks)
"Barber Presents a Band "began as a podcast during lockdown as a way of providing a platform for emerging artists from around Manchester - and we are very happy to be bringing the show to Radio Alty! Each week the team will be focussing on a new band or artist to find out more about them and their influences, and playing some of the best new music out there at the moment! Be ready to discover your new favourite band! @barberpresents
New show - 23rd Jan - 2.00pm - 3.00pm - Saturday Serotonin with Charlotte Hince (every 2 weeks)
If you are feeling that there is not enough positivity in the news, or even the world you need to tune into ‘Saturday Serotonin’. Every other Saturday Charlotte will be shining a much-needed spotlight on the positive news of that week. Each show has a different inspiring topic, with elevating news stories as well for you to get into a positive mood through. Plus a wide range of lively music from different eras to help you feel a sense motivation that will make you want to get up and conquer the world! Join Charlotte at 2pm every other Saturday, and you can uplift each other’s sprits. https://www.instagram.com/charlotteehince/ https://twitter.com/charjournalism
5.00pm - 7.00pm - The Classic Rock Show
Two hours of specially selected classic rock.
7.00pm - 8.00pm - Saturday Rock Show
Playing anything from AC/DC to Zeppelin - wall to wall non-stop rock every Saturday night.
8.00pm - 9.00pm - Other Side of the Tracks - take II
A second chance to hear this week's show with Sam Hodkin .
9.00pm - 1.00am - Second Dance Saturday
Hear Friday night's LMG's House Party a second time from 9pm and then the second chance to hear ModelCitizen's show "Underground Sound of Altrincham" again until the early hours of Sunday morning.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - 11.00 noon - 'Tracks to the Future'
Local teenager Milly Driver presents her debut show on RadioAlty this weekend; be prepared for tracks from the 60s/ 70s and beyond - a beautifully eclectic mix! A great listen for a lazy Saturday morning.
11.00am - 12.00 noon - Grooves and Goss
RadioAlty's newest presenters April Kennedy and Megan Carson bring you a fun filled hour of tracks and chat on a wide range of topics - food, fashion, music and just about anything else. Follow them on Instagram - "groovesandgoss" or message them via RadioAlty with any requests or topics to discuss.
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Business Lunchtime playlist with "Wildfire Neon"
An hour of dance, chilled and new tracks from the team behind local firm Wildfire Neon - "Home of the Personalised Neon Sign" - visit them at wildfireneon.co.uk
1.00pm - 2.00pm - 'Brand New Beats with Saoirse Marie'
Saoirse brings you a brand new show to Radio Alty looking at some of the best new music being released, with a guest music genre every week.
2.00pm - 3.00pm - Barber Presents a Band (every 2 weeks)
"Barber Presents a Band "began as a podcast during lockdown as a way of providing a platform for emerging artists from around Manchester - and we are very happy to be bringing the show to Radio Alty! Each week the team will be focussing on a new band or artist to find out more about them and their influences, and playing some of the best new music out there at the moment! Be ready to discover your new favourite band! @barberpresents
New show - 23rd Jan - 2.00pm - 3.00pm - Saturday Serotonin with Charlotte Hince (every 2 weeks)
If you are feeling that there is not enough positivity in the news, or even the world you need to tune into ‘Saturday Serotonin’. Every other Saturday Charlotte will be shining a much-needed spotlight on the positive news of that week. Each show has a different inspiring topic, with elevating news stories as well for you to get into a positive mood through. Plus a wide range of lively music from different eras to help you feel a sense motivation that will make you want to get up and conquer the world! Join Charlotte at 2pm every other Saturday, and you can uplift each other’s sprits. https://www.instagram.com/charlotteehince/ https://twitter.com/charjournalism
5.00pm - 7.00pm - The Classic Rock Show
Two hours of specially selected classic rock.
7.00pm - 8.00pm - Saturday Rock Show
Playing anything from AC/DC to Zeppelin - wall to wall non-stop rock every Saturday night.
8.00pm - 9.00pm - Other Side of the Tracks - take II
A second chance to hear this week's show with Sam Hodkin .
9.00pm - 1.00am - Second Dance Saturday
Hear Friday night's LMG's House Party a second time from 9pm and then the second chance to hear ModelCitizen's show "Underground Sound of Altrincham" again until the early hours of Sunday morning.
SUNDAY
1.00am - 7.00am - Louder Than War All Nighter
A chance to hear Nigel's last 3 Wednesday evening shows back to back on our all nighter slot.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - Midday - Back to the 50s
2 hours of golden radio, with artists from Bill Haley to The Platters.
12.00noon - 1.00pm - The Unsigned Locals
An hour of back to back tracks from the best of the local artists and bands.
1.pm - 2.00pm - Sunday Lunch
An hour of smooth tracks - perfect for the start of your Sunday Afternoon.
2pm - Second Chance Sunday on Radio Alty (new schedule)
Some of the evening shows from the previous week replayed for another chance to listen back to back to everything from soul to house and everything in between.
- 2pm - 3pm - Brand New Beats (Rewind) - catch-up on Saturday's show with Saoirse Marie
- 3pm - 5pm - Ultimate Chart Show - replay of Ian's Monday night show
- 5pm - 7pm - Groove is in the Heart (Take 2) - last Wednesday's show with Ross Heaviside
- 7pm - 9pm - More "Hot Buttered Soul" - a second chance to listen to Annie's Thursday night soul and Motown show
- 9pm - 10pm - "Bedtime with Barry" - a second chance to hear Thursday night's show brought to you by Alty resident Barry Purves.
- 10pm - Midnight - Louder than War - Nigel Carr - last Wednesday's show with Nigel featuring local tracks and plenty of the best that is new (signed and unsigned)
Midnight - The Chillout
2 hours of tunes to drift off to sleep to........
1.00am - 7.00am - Louder Than War All Nighter
A chance to hear Nigel's last 3 Wednesday evening shows back to back on our all nighter slot.
7.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast
Packed with great tracks to get you ready for the day ahead.
10.00am - Midday - Back to the 50s
2 hours of golden radio, with artists from Bill Haley to The Platters.
12.00noon - 1.00pm - The Unsigned Locals
An hour of back to back tracks from the best of the local artists and bands.
1.pm - 2.00pm - Sunday Lunch
An hour of smooth tracks - perfect for the start of your Sunday Afternoon.
2pm - Second Chance Sunday on Radio Alty (new schedule)
Some of the evening shows from the previous week replayed for another chance to listen back to back to everything from soul to house and everything in between.
- 2pm - 3pm - Brand New Beats (Rewind) - catch-up on Saturday's show with Saoirse Marie
- 3pm - 5pm - Ultimate Chart Show - replay of Ian's Monday night show
- 5pm - 7pm - Groove is in the Heart (Take 2) - last Wednesday's show with Ross Heaviside
- 7pm - 9pm - More "Hot Buttered Soul" - a second chance to listen to Annie's Thursday night soul and Motown show
- 9pm - 10pm - "Bedtime with Barry" - a second chance to hear Thursday night's show brought to you by Alty resident Barry Purves.
- 10pm - Midnight - Louder than War - Nigel Carr - last Wednesday's show with Nigel featuring local tracks and plenty of the best that is new (signed and unsigned)
Midnight - The Chillout
2 hours of tunes to drift off to sleep to........