Rayo

Rayo, a radio and podcast platform with over 50 stations

Rayo is an online audio service that brings together more than 50 radio stations and a wide range of podcasts. The platform presents itself as the place to find "your favourite artists, presenters and more", and lets you listen to well-known stations or discover new ones. Among the featured stations it mentions are Magic Radio, Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Planet Rock, Jazz FM, Hits Radio, KISS and Kerrang! Radio.

Podcasts and original shows

The podcast catalogue includes shows hosted by figures such as Ken Bruce, Olivia Attwood and Jon Richardson. The podcast programming spans themed series, including one dedicated to Black History Month with episodes on musicals and on record labels such as SOLAR, LaFace, Philadelphia, Motown and Stax. There are also commemorative episodes on Coltrane and Stevie Wonder, with running times ranging from 24 minutes to almost two hours.

Current shows

The live show lineup includes programmes such as Kerrang! Radio: Fresh Blood, with Alex Baker and music from independent bands; Nick Bright on KISS, in the afternoon slot; Zoe Ball in the Afternoon on Greatest Hits Radio; The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show; Hits Radio Breakfast with Fleur East, Will Best and James Barr; KISS Breakfast with Tyler West and Chloe Burrows; Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan; Kerrang! Radio Unleashed: Johnny Doom; Sam Thompson on Saturday mornings; Great Conversations with Jackie Brambles; Ken Bruce, with PopMaster and Golden Years; and Kerrang! Radio Breakfast: Sophie K.

Competitions and participation

Rayo hosts the Make Me A Winner competition, presented as the home of its biggest cash prizes. The platform also allows audience participation via WhatsApp on 03448 11 22 33, mentioned in shows such as Nick Bright on KISS and KISS Breakfast.

Ownership and corporate details

The site states that it is part of Bauer Media Group, made up of Bauer Consumer Media Ltd (company number 01176085) and Bauer Radio Limited (company number 1394141). The owner and ultimate beneficial owner is Yvonne Bauer, together with Heinz Bauer. The registered office of Bauer Consumer Media Ltd is at Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA, and that of H Bauer Publishing is at The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL. All companies are registered in England and Wales, with VAT number 918 5617 01. H Bauer Publishing is authorised and regulated by the FCA for credit broking (Ref. No. 845898).