Boom Radio, the independent radio station for baby boomers launched in 2021 by veteran DJs broadcasting from their bedrooms, lofts and garden sheds, now has 697,000 weekly listeners* - up 16% on the comparable period (Q1) last year.

The amount of total listening to Boom now adds up to 9.6m hours - a record high - up 27% on the last published figures and 35% up on the previous year.

According to the latest independent audience figures published by Rajar, Boom Radio now also has more target listeners (aged over 55) than ever before - with a record 559,000 tuning in each week* – up 24% on the same period last year.

Boom Radio listeners overall are the most loyal of all national radio fans - tuning in for an average of 13.7 hours per week*, with those aged over 55 listening for an incredible 16.4 hours each.

Over a month, Rajar predicts the station reaches over a million adult listeners (1.1m)

"We have incredible loyalty from an increasing band of fans aged 55 and over who love great music, and we are thrilled with the results today and want to thank our listeners for their support,” said CEO Phil Riley.

All figures: Rajar - Q1 2025, Boom Radio TSA, compared to period stated.