Draft:Subjam

  • Comment: This is going to need more work on it. See WP:NORG - we need some pretty robust good quality but independent sources to demonstrate notability. Two sources, one of which is from the company itself, is not going to be enough. ChrysGalley (talk) 10:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC)
Subjam
  • Hertfordshire
Broadcast area
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, North London
Frequencies104.7 FM (historical), DAB, online
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatUK garage, bassline, electronic dance music
History
First air date
2000 (FM pirate station)
Links
Websitehttps://www.subjam.co.uk

Subjam is a UK radio station that originated in the United Kingdom as a pirate radio broadcaster. The station began broadcasting in the late 1990s and initially operated as an unlicensed FM station. It later transitioned to legal broadcasting through digital platforms. Subjam focuses on UK garage and related genres including bassline and other forms of UK dance music.

History

Subjam was established during a period of pirate radio activity in the United Kingdom. It initially operated as an unlicensed FM broadcaster, transmitting underground dance music with a focus on UK garage and related styles. During this period, it operated alongside other pirate radio stations broadcasting underground dance music not widely represented on mainstream radio at the time.[1]

The station broadcast on FM frequencies during its early operation, including 104.7 FM in London. As enforcement against unlicensed broadcasting increased and many pirate stations transitioned to legal platforms, Subjam ceased FM pirate transmissions.

In later years, Subjam moved towards digital broadcasting formats, including online streaming and DAB transmission following regulatory changes affecting UK radio broadcasting.[2]

In March 2025, Subjam joined the Herts, Beds and Bucks DAB (Channel 10D) Multiplex owned by Arqiva [3]

Programming

Subjam broadcasts programming primarily focused on UK garage, bassline, 2-step, and related electronic music genres[4]. Output typically includes DJ sets, recorded mixes, and live specialist shows. The station has featured both historical and contemporary interpretations of UK garage music.

DJs and contributors

DJs and presenters who have featured on Subjam programming include:

  • Mike Delinquent
  • Majestic
  • Wideboys
  • SKT
  • Shiv
  • Rocket Dubz
  • Chris Anthem

Reception and context

Subjam is part of the broader UK pirate radio movement associated with the development of UK garage music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Pirate radio stations during this period provided an alternative broadcasting platform for underground music genres that were underrepresented in mainstream radio.

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