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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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Coming Up

  • Groove Control with Jay Martin

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Jay Martin delivers two hours of jazz-funk, soul and deep grooves to ease you into the evening.

  • None Stop Panacea

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    None Stop Funk, Soul & Groove on Panacea Soul

  • The Quiet Storm

    10:00pm - 1:00am

    Smooth soul, mellow R&B and love-filled grooves — the perfect soundtrack to unwind and relax.

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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.

 

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