ARIAS 2026 – Save the date!
Save the date: ARIAS at the Roundhouse on May 21 The Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) will return on the evening…
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Audio Academy Mentoring 2026 Cohort
The Audio Academy reveals its 2026 Mentoring Programme The Audio Academy’s prestigious Mentoring Programme is proud to announce this year’s remarkable list…
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The Radio Academy becomes The Audio Academy and Nick Pitts appointed as Chair
Appointed as Chair The Radio Academy becomes The Audio Academy and Nick Pitts Appointed as Chair The Radio Academy becomes The Audio…
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The Radio Academy in 2025
Thank you for your support of The Radio Academy in 2025. As we move forward into a new era as the Audio…
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New Trustees
The Radio Academy is delighted to welcome Alistair Mackenzie and Megan Carver to the Board of Trustees. Alistair Mackenzie is a pioneer…
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Foot in the Door Bradford
Foot In the Door is a one-day event for people at entry and early career level in audio, to build skills development and…
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The Aiir Radio Academy 30 Under 30 2025 unveiled
Rising stars revealed in Aiir Radio Academy 30 Under 30 The Radio Academy, the charity dedicated to promoting excellence in UK audio…
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What’s happening at Festival?
Global Innovators and Groundbreaking Technology at The Radio Academy Festival 2025 The Radio Academy proudly announces an inspiring lineup of world-class talent…
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The Radio Academy Festival and Dolby
THE RADIO ACADEMY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES A UNIQUE SONIC SHOWCASE IN DOLBY ATMOS The Radio Academy is delighted to announce it is bringing…
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Foot in the Door Liverpool
Foot In the Door is a one-day event for people at entry and early career level in audio, to build skills development and…
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ARIAS Nominations Party – Livestream
The 2026 ARIAS Nominations Party will be coming to you live from Spotify on Wednesday 22nd April. Tune in from 7pm to…
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BBC World Service - Anna Doble
7 April 2026
Anna Doble is digital editor for the BBC World Service and chats about how her role has expanded and changed with the ever-increasing visualisation of audio. She also talks about how some of the stories from the World Service Witness History series have been visualised on YouTube using generative AI…
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