The pulse of Piccadilly 261
Step into The Mix Room, the creative heart of Piccadilly Radio 261. This is where Manchester's "Best Variety" comes alive, offering curated music flows that celebrate our legendary heritage and the hottest modern anthems. Get ready for an unparalleled listening experience designed to break away from the main broadcast.
The Mix Room
Curated Guest Mixes & Playlists
Weekend Vibes
Piccadilly 261: Party Mix
High-energy anthems curated for your Manchester weekend.
Modern Retro
Piccadilly 80s: Power Hour
A deep dive into the decade that defined the 261 sound.
Late Night
Key 103: Club Classics
Essential dance tracks from the legendary Key 103 era.
Curated experiences, just for you
Dive into exclusive sets and hand-picked playlists from guest DJs. The Mix Room is home to unique "Guest Mixes" focusing on specific eras, moods, and club-inspired themes. It's an "Appointment Listening" experience with continuous, high-energy music mixes curated for those who want more music and fewer interruptions.
Relive the anthems, discover new beats
Journey through time with our "Decade Power Hours," featuring everything from 80s "Decade Powerhouse" hits to 90s "Modern Retro" dance and Britpop. We also offer "Heritage Spotlights," reclaiming the historic sound of Manchester with tracks and styles that made the original Piccadilly Plaza studios iconic. It’s where legacy meets fresh discovery.
Manchester's "modern retro" laboratory
The Mix Room is a living, breathing "Modern Retro" laboratory where Manchester’s legendary broadcasting heritage meets the future of curated music. It’s a destination for discovery, carrying the same "friendly, fun, and experimental" spirit that made the original Piccadilly Radio iconic. Unlike standard streaming, every mix is hand-picked to create a "mate-like" connection, offering the high-energy swagger of Britpop, the pulse of 90s dance, and timeless 80s anthems, all "wrapped" in official Piccadilly 261 branding. This digital hub reinforces our "More Music" mantra, providing a feel-good, vibrant soundtrack that reinforces Piccadilly as the heart and soul of the city.