I’m Fi Shoop.

I’ve been on the radio off and on for over a decade but no one was ever brave enough to trust me with a playlist before. One of the things I love about this station is that we can choose whatever music we like. There is no set playlist which means I get to showcase new talent or play lesser-known tracks by established musicians.

The way I work is that every track except for the main album, One to Watch spot and my last song are all related to topics. The last song is always my goodbye for the evening and has that word in the title or lyrics. It’s a good way to end the show and that’s also when the kettle goes on.


My producer and I both dance to some of the tracks I play. I love guitar bands and driving rhythms so there are rocking moments in every show. I mean literally rocking moments as the beat takes over and we can’t resist moving to it. I’ve never actually done that on any other show but the Cocktail Hour is that sort of program.

And that’s what the Cocktail Hour is – no, not hard work but great fun. It’s news, views, reviews, drinks, and the best music around.

I hope you enjoy the music as much as I do.

Fi xx