Presenters

Mike Mason is a seasoned radio broadcaster with over 20 years’ experience on and off air, bringing a deep passion for soul music shaped by technical expertise and commercial radio broadcasting

Rob Lees is a highly experienced DJ and broadcaster with a lifelong passion for soul music, combining decades behind the decks with deep musical knowledge and global record collecting

Basher Bangers is a highly respected soul broadcaster with over four decades of experience, known for his deep musical knowledge and long-standing involvement in the UK soul scene.

Chris Hampson is a soul and groove-focused presenter who combines a genuine love of the music with a relaxed, weekend-friendly broadcasting style.

Elliot Guy is an emerging radio presenter who discovered his passion through work experience, now building his on-air career across Panacea Radio and local broadcasting.

Gary Prescott is a dedicated soul broadcaster and DJ whose love of rare groove, smooth soul and contemporary sounds has been shaped by decades of collecting and involvement in the UK soul scene

Jay Martin is an experienced DJ and broadcaster with a strong background in club and radio work, bringing a deep appreciation of soul and jazz-funk to Panacea Radio.

John Heyes is a disco-focused DJ and broadcaster who explores the roots of classic and modern disco, blending timeless tracks with contemporary reinterpretations.

Mike Stephens is a respected soul DJ known for his slick blend of classic and modern soul, drawing on years of experience and a strong reputation within the UK soul community.

Neil James is an accomplished DJ and radio presenter whose love of soul, jazz-funk and groove-led music is driven by years of crowd-focused DJ experience.

PJ Stokes is a soul enthusiast and performer with a lifelong passion for classic soul styles, bringing depth, respect and musical understanding to his broadcasts.

Originally from North Wales, Ray began as a mobile DJ before becoming a well-known figure in Chester’s club scene. With a background in marketing and PR, he now brings his lifelong passion for Soul, Funk, and Groove to Panacea listeners.

Roger Williams is a soul music enthusiast and radio presenter on Panacea Radio, hosting The Soulsorts Groove, where he shares a passion for classic soul, rare grooves, and feel-good tracks. His show delivers carefully selected soulful music every week, celebrating timeless sounds and the spirit of the soul scene.

Ruby Lane is a soul music enthusiast and academic whose passion for the genre led her to broadcasting, bringing a thoughtful and fresh perspective to Panacea Radio.

Sam Brown is a pioneering soul DJ and broadcaster with decades of experience, known for his deep roots in the UK soul and jazz-funk scene.

Steve Aggasild is a veteran soul broadcaster with a broadcasting career spanning over three decades, recognised for his deep musical knowledge and long-standing contribution to soul radio.

Steve Howie is an established soul and jazz-funk broadcaster known for blending classic tracks with modern releases into expertly curated weekly shows.

Tony Shawcross is a highly experienced soul DJ whose musical journey spans from Northern Soul to modern jazz-funk and contemporary soul, shaped by decades on the UK soul scene.

Meet Shirley Awan, Manchester singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist and Panacea Radio presenter, bringing soul, jazz-funk and timeless grooves to every show.