About Trax
Where Beats Crash and Genres Collide
The origins of Trax Radio UK
Back in 1996, amidst a particularly dull traffic jam, a rogue disco ball bounced out of a truck and landed smack on the head of our founder, DJ Funkenstein McDiscopants (yes, that's his real name — now simply known as Simon).
Dazed but strangely invigorated, Funkenstein saw a vision: a radio station where genres wouldn't just coexist, they'd throw an epic dance party. Forget the tyranny of the Top 40! Here, breakbeats would tango with funk, electro would do the robot with house, and hip-hop would fist-bump with soul under a disco ball the size of a small moon.
Fuelled by questionable amounts of caffeine and an endless supply of glowsticks, Funkenstein rallied a motley crew of DJs — the Disco Demolition Squad, if you will. There was Captain Vinyl Scratch, master of dusty crates and forgotten hits; DJ Glitterstorm, whose mixing was rumoured to induce spontaneous levitation; and MC Smooth Talk, whose rhymes could melt glaciers and open portals to other dimensions (allegedly).
Together they hijacked a rusty radio tower using nothing but duct tape, disco anthems and sheer audacity. And so, Trax Radio was born!
With the arrival of the internet — not to mention the cost of running a radio station — Trax moved to internet radio, where you'll find us rocking hard to the fat beats and savage synths. Struggling to find the station? Here are all the ways to listen.
From 6pm UK time every single day the airwaves crackle with genre-bending sets, each DJ spinning their own sonic tapestry — see the schedule. It's a sonic playground where anything goes, a dance floor for your ears. So crank up the volume, grab your imaginary glowsticks, and just don't blame us if your furniture starts spontaneously grooving.
For events, bookings and everything else, drop us a line on Facebook (opens in a new tab) — we're genuinely nice people to deal with who love music of all kinds. Catch up on past shows on SoundCloud.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the admin team?
- Simon — Owner
- Tim — Manager
- Gary — Admin
- Charles — Admin
- DJ Gary Hill — Admin
You can reach the whole team through our Facebook page or Messenger.
What commitment do you need from me to be part of Trax?
Show up on time: if you're in the schedule, please be on time for your shows. It makes everything run smoother.
Promote your shows: we do a lot of promo ourselves, but if you want to grow your own audience, share your shows and Trax on your socials on the day. If flyers or social graphics aren't your thing, ask one of the admin team and we can create them for you.
Genre check: when we post the weekly schedule we need to know what genre you're playing, so listeners know what they're tuning in to. This is your opportunity to shine.
What if I can't make my scheduled slot?
Try to find someone to cover or stream for you. If you can't, let one of the admin team know at least 24 hours before you're scheduled to play.
I want to DJ on Trax! How do I do it?
Simple: join us on Facebook and message the page. One of the admins will get back to you as soon as possible.
Does it cost to be a DJ on Trax?
Like anything, all of this costs money to run. Until we're a nationwide DAB station running festivals (we have ambitious plans!) there is a small cost to play your slot.
For £5 a month, or £60 a year, you can join the Trax Family. Dues details are shared with DJs directly.
Want to get involved? Join the team or get in touch.
