Simon Ritchie

Simon Ritchie

Simon Ritchie

Panacea Radio Presenter

Simon Ritchie is an experienced radio presenter whose passion for broadcasting spans community, youth and hospital radio. His radio journey began in 1999 and has since taken him across a range of roles that combine creativity, connection and a genuine love for radio as a medium.

Simon has been involved with youth radio initiatives, helping to support and mentor younger voices in the medium, as well as presenting shows in a variety of formats throughout his career. His approach to radio is grounded in storytelling, music appreciation and listener engagement — creating shows that feel welcoming, thoughtful and consistent.

At Panacea Radio, Simon brings his breadth of experience and warm presenting style to the airwaves. His shows balance great music with a relaxed, conversational delivery, giving listeners a sense of familiarity and connection with every broadcast.

Whether exploring fresh tracks or sharing classics, Simon’s presence on the station reflects his dedication to community-focused radio and a lifelong enthusiasm for music.

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Recently Played

  • Feels So Good

    Midnight Star
  • Wanna Make Luv 2 U

    Rodney Mannsfield
  • Looking For Linda

    Hue And Cry

Coming Up

  • Panacea Radio Through The Night

    1:00am - 6:00am

    Easy Listening Smooth Soul, 1am to 6am

  • Soul Before Sunrise with Rob Lees

    6:00am - 7:00am

    Rob Lees eases you into the day with uplifting classics and deep soul every weekday 06:00–07:00 AM.

  • Panacea Breakfast with Mike Mason

    7:00am - 10:00am

    Mike Mason kicks off your morning with smooth soul, timeless classics and feel-good grooves, Mon–Sat 7:00–10:00 AM.

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All of the passionate presenters that you hear on Panacea work on a voluntary basis. We have a limited amount of advertising on the station which helps cover our running costs, and we rely on kind donations from our listeners to keep playing the best of Soul, Funk and Groove. A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated.