The British Council Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific is excited to announce the expansion of the British Council’s Selector Radio to Samoa through a partnership with MAGIK FM.

Starting on Friday, 1 August at 9.00 pm, listeners in Samoa will have the opportunity to experience the best of UK music and connect with global sounds. Audiences can tune into the radio broadcasts on MAGIK FM - Samoa’s Number 1 Hit Music Station on 89.5 in the town area, or 98.1 Samoa-wide, and also listen from anywhere in the world with the Radio Polynesia app on Google Play and Apple App stores.   

First established in 1989 as a single FM Station, Radio Polynesia Limited has expanded to four (4) Radio Stations over its 36 years. This includes Magik FM 89.5 and 98.1, Talofa FM 88.5, 91.5 and 99.9, Star FM 96.1, and Malo FM 105.3. Together, bringing you every flavour of Samoa and Polynesia - 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

“We are thrilled to bring the sounds of the UK to Samoa. Music transcends borders, and Selector Radio is all about connecting people through their shared love for great music. Partnering with Radio Polynesia and this collaboration reflects our commitment to promoting artistic expression and cultural exchange across the region,” said Natasha Beckman, Director for British Council Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the British Council in bringing Selector Radio to Samoa. This dynamic show celebrates the best of UK music, connecting cultures and creating a global community of music lovers,” said Rudolf Keil, General Manager from Radio Polynesia.

“I congratulate Radio Polynesia and the British Council for bringing Selector Radio to Samoa. I am confident Selector’s fresh and innovative musical beats will energise and inspire audiences across the nation,” added Gareth Hoar, British High Commissioner to Samoa.

British Council Selector Radio has been a beacon for discovering fresh UK talent since its inception in 2001. Shared with millions of listeners around the world, Selector connects a global audience to anything and everything that’s exciting in the UK right now.

Hosted by Sian Eleri, who is at the forefront of the new music scene, Selector takes listeners on a virtual tour of the UK, dropping them into the heart of cities like Bristol, Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow to listen to the best emerging talent. Jazz, grime, indie or electronica – or somewhere in between – each week putting together a truly eclectic playlist and catching up with the artists and labels who are leading the way in UK music.