From Friday, 7 August, the NEWDAWN Rainbow Chart officially returns, celebrating the very best new LGBTQ+ and inclusive music from around the world.
The Rainbow Chart officially reopened on August 7, launching a new voting pool and opening submissions to artists, labels and promoters throughout August.
Now, after a month of voting, discovering new music and watching the competition take shape, the countdown is about to begin.
On Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM UK, Ollie Owen-Jones hosts his first Rainbow Chart — coinciding with the full relaunch of NEWDAWN.FM’s new season.
Whether you’re an established artist, an exciting new discovery or simply a passionate music fan, this is your chart.
Welcome, Ollie Owen-Jones!
We’re delighted to welcome Ollie Owen-Jones to the NEWDAWN.FM family as the new host of the Rainbow Chart.
Ollie brings a genuine passion for music, a warm presenting style and a real enthusiasm for championing artists and new releases. His energy, curiosity and love of discovering great songs make him the perfect voice to lead the next chapter of one of NEWDAWN’s flagship programmes.
We’re thrilled to have him on board — and on September 4, you’ll finally get to hear him take the controls.
Welcome to the family, Ollie! 💛
Your Votes Decide the Chart
The Rainbow Chart is powered by you.
Since voting reopened on August 7, listeners have been shaping the first chart of the new season — deciding which songs climb, which artists break through and, ultimately, who will take that coveted No. 1 position.
And there’s still time to make a difference.
Voting closes every Wednesday at 23:59 UK time, giving our team time to compile the official chart before Friday’s broadcast.
Every Friday at 7:00 PM UK
Beginning September 4, join Ollie Owen-Jones every Friday at 7:00 PM UK as he counts down the Rainbow Chart.
Expect the week’s biggest movers, new entries, discoveries, surprises and, of course, the battle for No. 1.
It’s a chart shaped by the artists who submit their music — and the listeners who decide what happens next.
Artists — Submit Your Music
Think your latest release deserves a place in the Rainbow Chart?
Throughout August, artists, labels and promoters have been submitting tracks for consideration — and submissions remain open.
Every submission is reviewed by our editorial team before entering the voting pool, giving independent artists, established names and exciting new discoveries the opportunity to reach NEWDAWN listeners around the world.
September 4 — A New Season Begins
The Rainbow Chart has always been about celebrating diversity, great music and the artists who make our community so vibrant.
August 7 opened the race.
September 4 begins the countdown.
A new host.
A new season.
New music.
New discoveries.
And one question remains:
Who will be the first No. 1 of the new Rainbow Chart?
🗳️ Vote now.
🎧 First countdown: Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM UK.
🌈 Only on NEWDAWN.FM.
