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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From No1 to No One: Christian O’Connell shares tips on international reinvention at The Radio Academy Festival
Seven years ago Christian O’Connell quit his #1 breakfast show on Absolute Radio to start all over again on the other side…
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Stephanie Hirst Greatest Hits Radio Spinnin' The Decades
11 March 2026
Fellow of the Audio Academy and former trustee, Stephanie Hirst, has been in radio for over 30 years and calls herself a ‘radio nerd’. She’s taken over the 4-7 pm Saturday afternoon show on Greatest Hits Radio, called Spinnin’ The Decades, which includes an all-request vinyl hour. She talks about…
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