Chesterfield’s 2XS marks 10 green years of ad-free radio

Reaching a global audience from Chesterfield, the independent station is 100% listener-funded and has never broadcast a commercial.

In an era of increasing environmental awareness, 2XS Radio has streamlined its operations to minimise its carbon footprint.

“Our station uses no paperwork, runs only on renewable energy, and we haven't used CDs for years”, says Station Director Jeff Cooper.

“As our broadcasts are entirely online, we don't need expensive high-energy transmitters, and as we also use our own home studios (in Chesterfield, Portsmouth, Manchester and Nottingham), there’s no expensive base to run either”. 2XS Radio offers a unique formatting mix of ‘New Music and 70 years of Rock & Roll’, appealing to listeners who want to discover new cutting-edge tracks while enjoying heritage artists.

The station's programming expertly bridges classic acts like The Who, The Doors and Bob Dylan with exciting modern artists such as Yungblud, Rosellas, and Alexandra Leaving.

The playlists also incorporate established names like Muse and Ladytron, alongside leftfield dance music from producers like Robin Schulz, Cory Sky, and Tiesto.

As a dedicated champion of emerging talent, the station receives over 50 music auditions every week. Demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to independent artists, Cooper uniquely guarantees that the station auditions every submission.

Listeners can get the hi-fi quality broadcasts directly via the 2xsradio.com website app or with an internet radio. For in-car listening, connect your smart phone via Bluetooth or an ‘aux’ input