Audio Academy launches search for a production partner to deliver the ARIAS 2027
The Audio Academy, the UK's leading charity for the audio and radio industry, has today launched a search for an event production partner to deliver the 2027 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (the ARIAS). Known as the “Oscars of audio”, the sell-out, red-carpet gala is one of the most eagerly anticipated nights in the UK media calendar.
The Audio Academy is inviting expressions of interest from full-service event production companies to take on end-to-end delivery of the flagship ceremony, taking place in May 2027. The successful partner will oversee everything from talent and creative concept through to technical production, venue and stage management, guest experience, ticketing, awards administration, branding, catering, entertainment and collaboration on press and partnerships.
The most recent ceremony was held at London's iconic Roundhouse, hosted by Rylan, with a red carpet arrival fronted by Tyler West, celebrity guests, live performances and an afterparty with live DJs. Judged by more than 200 senior industry practitioners, the ARIAS celebrate the full breadth of UK audio - from live radio and podcasts to audiobooks and commercial audio partnerships - and bring together around 800 guests each year for a star-studded evening of recognition and celebration.
With the awards entering a new era under the Audio Academy's new name, the 2027 ceremony represents a rare opportunity for the right creative company to help shape the identity of this flagship national event from the ground up. This is a genuinely glamorous brief with real creative ambition behind it, and precisely the kind of contract that defines a showreel.
Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director of the Audio Academy, said:
"The ARIAS is the UK’s biggest celebration of our exceptional, world-leading audio and radio industry, and the 2027 awards will be our most spectacular yet. We are passionate about bringing together our colleagues and community to showcase what we do, and shine a glittering light on UK audio. We’re looking for a production partner with creative ambition and we can’t wait to work together with them to create a night that we’ll all be talking about for years to come."
The Audio Academy is particularly keen to hear from companies with a demonstrable track record delivering large-scale awards ceremonies, dedication to close creative collaboration with the Audio Academy and partners, and a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, outreach and environmental sustainability.
Companies wishing to register their interest will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement, after which a full Invitation to Tender will be issued, setting out the scope of services, budget envelope, pitch requirements and evaluation criteria in detail. The final deadline for pitches will be 14th September.
The deadline to register interest is 31st August 2026.
To register interest or request the full ITT, contact: Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director, Audio Academy at aradhna@audioacademy.org.uk
You can download the Opportunity to Tender summary here.
