The Malta Independent 26 August 2026, Wednesday
View E-Paper

Pop legend Kim Wilde joins Calypso Radio

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 16:06 Last update: about 8 months ago

Calypso Radio 101.8 announced that pop icon Kim Wilde is joining the station for an exclusive new residency. Starting this weekend, the "Kids in America" superstar will take over the airwaves every Saturday evening with the Kim Wilde 80s Show, bringing her signature energy and musical expertise to listeners across the islands.

Listeners can expect a power mix of 80s classics, rock anthems, and personal stories from her legendary career.

Kim Wilde will be on air on Calypso Radio every Saturday between 9pm and midnight.

Kim Wilde is one of the most successful and enduring figures in British pop music. Bursting onto the scene in 1981 with the worldwide anthem "Kids in America," she quickly established herself as the leading female voice of the 80s, securing a record number of chart hits for a British female soloist that decade.

Throughout her career, Kim has sold over 30 million records and released iconic tracks including "Chequered Love," "Cambodia," "You Came," and her US Billboard number 1 hit, "You Keep Me Hangin' On." She has toured with legends like Michael Jackson and David Bowie and was named the Best British Female Solo Artist at the 1983 BRIT Awards.

Beyond the charts, Kim is a woman of many talents. In the late 90s, she famously pivoted to a successful career in horticulture, earning a Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show and authoring several gardening books. However, her passion for music never faded. She continues to tour globally.


  • don't miss