Xfm Manchester
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| Broadcast area | North West England |
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| Slogan | Music That Rocks "Get into the music" |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz DAB: 11C |
| First air date | 15 March 2006 |
| Last air date | 13 September 2015 as XFM |
| Format | Alternative music |
| Audience share | 1.3% (December 2009, ) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 53°28′49″N 2°14′19″W / 53.4802°N 2.2386°WCoordinates: 53°28′49″N 2°14′19″W / 53.4802°N 2.2386°W |
| Owner | Global Radio |
| Website | www |
Xfm Manchester was a commercial radio station broadcasting alternative and indie music to Manchester in North West England.
It built on the brand and format established by XFM London. The majority of programming was shared but some was produced specifically for Manchester. At its launch in 2006 it was owned by GCap Media, and later became part of the Global Radio group.
In September 2015 the station was replaced, along with XFM London, by Radio X.
XFM Manchester was awarded a 12-year (until 2017) FM radio licence on 9 June 2005, beating 18 rival bids. Established local radio presenter Terry Christian was cited in the licence application document but he remained at the relaunched BBC Radio Manchester.
Before its launch 20 February 2006, XFM Manchester began occasional technical tests consisting of a playlist of songs chosen to appeal to its audience. XFM Manchester was launched at 8 am on 15 March 2006. A collage of Manchester related clips was played, and I Am the Resurrection by The Stone Roses, and Song 2 by Blur. The first presenter on air was Paul Tonkinson. Launch events were held all day across Manchester, including a world record attempt in Albert Square to shake the most number of maracas at any one time.
Some presenters were formerly members of Manchester bands and institutions, including Inspiral Carpets' keyboard player Clint Boon, Elbow's frontman Guy Garvey, The Smiths' bass player Andy Rourke, Factory Records boss Tony Wilson, and The Haçienda's Dave Haslam.
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