Subtle is a community-led radio station based in Hackney, London. Since its beginning, the station has been a platform for young and fresh talent, which has welcomed a range of established and emerging DJ’s and presenters. Today the station is managed and run by over 60 volunteers, all who share a huge passion for music with some coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our platform is an outlet for creativity, positivity and ultimately a safe place for artists to express themselves comfortably within the community that we have created. Subtle’s vision is to take this to a nationwide scale, pushing new found artists to artistic excellence and to educate and mentor the UK’s disadvantaged youth through creative outlet, educational seminars and community based events.
Our team started Subtle as we all share a passion for the music industry, in particular, new and innovative music with a strong desire to influence positive change and mindset in youth culture within the UK.