Virgin Radio facts for kids

Virgin Radio is a well-known brand that belongs to the Virgin Group. It's used by many different radio stations around the world. These stations get a special permission, called a licence, from the Virgin Group to use the name. Even though they use the Virgin name, the radio stations in each country are usually owned by different companies, not directly by the Virgin Group itself.

These radio stations usually create their own shows and music playlists. However, they can sometimes share special programs, especially those connected to other Virgin companies, like the V Festival music event. Virgin Radio stations often play rock music or are known as contemporary hit radio stations, which means they play the most popular songs right now.

Where You Can Find Virgin Radio

Virgin Radio has stations in many countries. Here are some of them:

• France: Virgin Radio France
  • See also: Ouï FM
• Canada:
  • Toronto, ON: Virgin Radio 999
  • Vancouver, BC: Virgin Radio 953
  • Montreal, QC: Virgin Radio 96
  • Calgary, AB: 98.5 Virgin Radio
  • Ottawa, ON: Virgin Radio 1069
• Italy: Virgin Radio Italia
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Virgin Radio Dubai
• India: Virgin Radio India
• Thailand: Virgin Radio Thailand
• Turkey: Virgin Radio Turkey

Past Virgin Radio Stations

Some Virgin Radio stations have changed their names or stopped broadcasting. Here are a few examples:

• UK: Virgin Radio UK changed its name to Absolute Radio on September 29, 2008.
• UK: Virgin Radio Classic Rock also became Absolute Classic Rock on September 29, 2008.
• UK: Virgin Radio Xtreme was renamed Absolute Xtreme on September 29, 2008.
• UK: Virgin Radio Groove closed down on April 4, 2008.