Why can I no longer listen to Âé¶¹Éç live Radio (Shoutcast)?

If you can no longer play Âé¶¹Éç live radio on your internet radio device, it is likely it was using the Shoutcast streaming technology, which the Âé¶¹Éç no longer supports. We will continue to support Âé¶¹Éç live radio online using HLS and DASH streaming technologies which will be available to the Âé¶¹Éç’s distribution partners. 

Why did Shoutcast support end?

Shoutcast is an older streaming technology and many connected radio devices in the UK no longer use it for Âé¶¹Éç streams. Ending support for Shoutcast will enable us to focus on the two most popular technologies currently used – HLS and DASH. This will allow us to understand more about how and where our content is consumed and will help us improve the services we offer to our listeners. Manufacturers and radio aggregators were notified of the changes in May 2022. We also played a message informing of the changes on all Âé¶¹Éç Shoutcast streams since November last year. 

Can I get Âé¶¹Éç live radio back on my Internet Radio device?

Please contact your manufacturer if you have lost Âé¶¹Éç live radio to check if your device can be updated. If this is not possible, you still might be able to use the device by streaming live Âé¶¹Éç radio from the Âé¶¹Éç Sounds app on a smartphone or tablet (Bluetooth, Airplay or Chromecast).

For other ways of adapting a device to listen to Âé¶¹Éç Sounds, please read our FAQ: How can I get Âé¶¹Éç Sounds on my Hi-Fi?

What about Âé¶¹Éç World Service? 

Âé¶¹Éç World Service will continue to be available using Shoutcast outside of the UK.