Southern Ontario’s Best Rock

97.7 HTZ-FM

The No. 1 Rock Station in Niagara

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Turn up the volume with HTZ Nation

Led by beloved on-air personalities Soper & Brown, Ashleigh Darrach, and Joey Bricks, 97.7 HTZ-FM brings a clear point of view to active rock. From the tracks that shaped the genre to the artists pushing it forward, every song earns its spot. Reaching rock fans across Niagara, Hamilton, and surrounding areas, you won’t find a more loyal audience than HTZ Nation.

Audience

HTZ-FM speaks to those who live loud and work hard. They’re homeowners raising young families while managing busy, hands‑on careers. It’s a passionate, loyal audience that listens with intent and values authenticity and reliability.

Digital

Available across Canada and internationally, HTZ-FM extends audience reach through a digital audio network, delivering live streams, on-demand content, and podcasts across web, smart speakers, and connected platforms.

Hosts

Soper & Brown

Sharp, unpredictable, and always in on the joke. Soper & Brown bring humour, opinions, and real conversations to the morning, creating a daily habit built on personality and connection as much as music.

Ashleigh Darrach

A true rock fan turned tastemaker. Ashleigh brings credibility, warmth, and a deep love of the genre to middays, shaping the sound of the station as Music Director. She delivers the care and conviction rock fans expect.

Joey Bricks

A passionate and relatable voice with a genuine love of rock and metal. Joey brings humour, empathy, and everyday observation to afternoons, creating a show that feels personal, honest, and easy to connect with.

Jonathon Howe

Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and locally proud. Jonathon keeps weekends loud with a heart for community and a deep love of music. Engaging and informative, he’s a voice listeners return to because it feels like home.

How we can help

Campaigns are built to earn audience attention. We take a modern approach across channels, delivering local radio ads, digital placements, brand integrations, and promotional sponsorships. From broadcast and streaming to social media and live events, 97.7 HTZ-FM helps turn up the volume on real results.

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