About us

Our Focus Is Real Radio — Quality, Honesty & Heart

We don’t do fake voices, throwaway playlists or empty airtime.

Expat Radio is built on quality content, authentic presenters, and the belief that good radio still matters.


Whether it’s music, chat or storytelling — if it’s on air, it means something.

Quality Content

Curated shows, no filler. Every track, topic, and guest is chosen for a reason — not by an algorithm.

Top Broadcasters

Our presenters are seasoned pros and passionate voices — real people with real stories, not scripted bots.

The Expat Radio Impact in Numbers

Behind the voices, music, and stories — the stats speak for themselves. Trusted globally, loved locally.

7,000+ Hours of Live Broadcasting

Real shows. Real DJs. On air every single week since 2016.

110+ Countries around the world

From Spain to Singapore — expats around the globe tune in daily.

30+ Passionate Presenters

Our team’s got stories, soul, and serious taste in music.

4.8★ Average Listener Rating

Don’t just take our word for it — our community keeps us on the dial.

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Listeners over the world

Live from France. Heard Around the World

From Manchester clubs to global expat airwaves — Dave Hailwood’s been spinning tunes, spinning yarns, and bringing the banter since the 80s. Founder of Expat Radio, he’s your weekday morning host and the reason this whole thing exists.

Empowered listeners

“Expat Radio isn’t just sound — it’s a lifeline. A laugh, a song, and a familiar voice when you're far from home.”

Dave Hailwood

CEO and Founder

Meet the Voices Behind Expat Radio

From France to Texas and beyond, these are the presenters who make Expat Radio feel like home.

Dave Hailwood

Dave Hailwood

The All-Day Special

Steve Jenner

Steve Jenner

Happy Hour

Emma Scott

Emma Scott

Digital Blues

Colin Scott

Colin Scott

Colins Choice

Trusted by Businesses Across the World

From boutique brands to household names, businesses partner with Expat Radio to reach a global audience of English-speaking expats. If your customers live abroad — we’re how you reach them.

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EXCLUSIVE CLUBAMPLIfY YOUR mESSAGE

Your message, heard across 110+ countries by engaged, English-speaking expats.


Whether you're local or international — if expats are your audience, we're your station.

Why Expat Radio?

Not just noise in the background — Expat Radio is the voice of a global community. Trusted, loved, and made by real people, for real people.

Real Music

No bots. Just proper presenters and great tunes.

110+ Countries

Wherever you are, Expat Radio is with you.

Global Recognition

Award-winning radio made by and for expats.

Popular Shows

From chat to classics — there’s something for everyone.

Expats First

Broadcasting life abroad, every day.

Real Presenters

Voices with stories — not AI and playlists.

What Our Listeners Say

Thousands of expats tune in every day — here’s why they keep coming back.

Linda M.
Linda M.

Spain

Moved to the Costa del Sol thinking it’d be sunshine and sangria — turns out I missed northern soul and northern sarcasm. Expat Radio gave me both. Love it!

James R.
James R.

Thailand

Being so far from home, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. But Expat Radio brings me a little piece of the UK every day. Couldn’t do without it.

Sarah T.
Sarah T.

France

I start every morning with Dave Hailwood. It’s like having a mate in the kitchen with me — I laugh, I sing, I feel connected again.

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