The 2026 ARIAS winners!
The Audio Academy announces winners for… ARIAS 2026 INCLUDING Hits Radio – UK Radio Station or Radio Network of the Year Beth…
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ARIAS Nominees announced!
The Audio Academy announces nominees for the UK’s leading audio and radio industry awards… THE ARIAS 2026 Rylan announced as host of…
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The Audio Academy appoints three new Trustees
The Audio Academy are delighted to welcome Nina Robinson, Kellie Redmond and Dave Bethell to the Board of Trustees. Nina, Kellie and…
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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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ARIAS 2026
26 May 2026
It’s part 1 of the ARIAS 2026. We start with some Purple Carpet interviews before the ceremony, followed by the winners of the first 11 categories, including Best News, Best Speech Breakfast, Best Factual Series and Best Event Coverage, plus backstage interviews with Gold Award recipients. Early Bird Festival Tickets…
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