Sponsors
The Radio Academy ARIAS wouldn't be possible without the help of our generous supporters.
Do you want to support the best of UK audio and radio talent? Get in touch to find out about sponsorship opportunities for this year's ARIAS.
Headline Sponsors
Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sectors in the UK and abroad, providing critical data, network and communications services. They work in partnership with major broadcasters and utilities like the BBC, ITV, Sky, Global, Bauer, Thames Water and Anglian Water to meet everyone’s demand for information, content and entertainment and enabling a switched-on world to flow. They are also central to national terrestrial television and radio broadcasting services in the UK, consistently delivering digital TV, analogue and digital radio to people in all corners of the country.
Audible, an Amazon company, is a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day. Audible.co.uk content includes more than 850,000 audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals. Audible has millions of members around the world who subscribe to one of 11 localised services designed for customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK, and the US. Audible members download nearly 4 billion hours of content annually and listen across a wide range of supported devices.
BBC Sounds is packed with personality; binge‑worthy podcasts, expertly curated music mixes and world class radio stations, all in one place.
From comedy to drama, sport to true crime plus the latest stories shaping the world around you, there’s always something worth listening to, on BBC Sounds.
Carver PR is an award-winning entertainment PR agency working with clients across Talent, Music, Podcasts, Books, Events and Brand Partnerships. Carver PR create superstars, break records, protect reputations and deliver exceptional campaigns, by positioning their clients across television, radio, print, digital, podcasts and socials. Carver PR have managed the PR for The ARIAS since 2020.
PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played in public or broadcast and ensures that revenue flows back to our members. These include independent and major record companies, together with performers ranging from emerging musicians to globally renowned artists. In 2024 we collected over £300 million while also distributing money to 172,000 performers and recording rightsholders.
Founded in 1914, PRS for Music was built to secure a sustainable future for songwriters, composers and publishers. For more than 110 years, the organisation has protected music creators’ rights and championed the value of their work. Today, PRS for Music ensures songwriters and composers get paid when their music is played, performed, or streamed worldwide, and continues to embrace innovation while securing the future of music on behalf of the 190,000 members it has the privilege to represent.
In 2025, PRS for Music paid out £1.07 billion in royalties and collected £1.24 billion in revenues.
RadioTimes magazine launched in 1923, and along with RadioTimes.com, has a rich heritage and love of radio. This year for the sixth year running, the winner of the Radio Times Moment of the Year will be voted for by the readers of the magazine and website. It is the only ARIA that is voted for by the public.
RCS is the World’s Largest Broadcast Software Company with products in thousands of radio and TV stations, music channels, cable companies, ad agencies, satellite networks and streaming stations worldwide. With guaranteed reliability and 24/7 support the most respected names in the industry choose RCS as their software provider.
Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs, podcasts and audiobooks. Spotify’s mission is to deliver creativity to the world -- one note, one voice, one idea at a time.
Xperi supports UK broadcasters in delivering radio experiences at home, on mobile and in the car. With DTS AutoStage powering the native radio button on the dashboard; AIM Player extending radio across mobile, smart TVs and the connected car; RAPID delivering rich metadata for all your services; and our Broadcaster Portal providing audience insight, Xperi is helping stations retain control of their content and future‑proof radio.
Category Sponsors
Aiir is a broadcast technology company that helps you create radio. From powering studios with the state-of-the-art automation system PlayoutONE, a time-saving music scheduler and audience interaction dashboards, to the tools behind audience-facing websites, apps and more.
Beats Bakery is a premium MCPS production music service built for radio at its core, delivering standout music and production elements for sonic branding, imaging, promos and programming. Blending world-class composers with emerging talent, it offers fresh, high-end music and beds crafted for modern audio brands, helping stations and creators elevate identity, impact listeners and stay unmistakably distinctive.
COMEDYUK launches as the UK's first and only 24/7 dedicated comedy radio station. Delivering non-stop laughs around the clock, Comedy UK brings together live stand-up, classic clips, and fresh voices celebrating the best of British humour. Available online, on app, and on smart speakers — because the nation deserves a good laugh!
Dolby have remained at the cutting edge of audio since 1965, building tools and technologies to help creatives deliver their work at the highest quality possible. With the multidimensional spatial sound of Dolby Atmos, Dolby reinvented how entertainment is created and experienced, expanding the creative canvas into three dimensions for a more realistic and immersive audio experience.
High Left Music is the production music library from the team at Reelworld delivering a growing library of contemporary music beds and soundscapes for radio, TV, film, advertising, and digital. Power your content with tracks already heard on the BBC, across UK commercial radio, and by audiences worldwide.
Independent Radio News (IRN) through our partner Sky News, provides a continuous and comprehensive national and international news service, including for the first time pre-recorded top‑of‑the‑hour bulletins 24/7. In addition to continuing with our live bulletins 24/7 and providing a news feed of raw audio, scripted headlines, advisories, audio cuts every hour, in addition to regular business, sport and entertainment news packages throughout the day.
Radioplayer build technology that makes radio smarter, more accessible, and tailored to the listeners’ needs. From radio in cars to advanced data insights, we ensure that radio is always within reach. We collaborate with the world’s broadcasters and car manufacturers to ensure that radio always finds its place, across platforms and environments.
Say hello to Rayo. Listen to live radio, music and exclusive podcasts all in one free app, via smart speaker and on the web. Rayo is the home of your favourite UK radio stations, including Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio, KISS, Magic, Clyde 1 and Planet Rock.
TM Studios is a global leader in sonic branding, with deep UK roots and a legacy of shaping radio’s biggest shows. In the UK that includes The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Magic Radio’s Gok Wan and Harriet Scott, TM creates world-class branding and music that defines breakfast radio shows, stations and brands that connects with audiences worldwide.
Transmission Roundhouse is a home for innovative and groundbreaking audio-led content that champions the voices of underrepresented young creatives. The platform is made up of emerging presenters and producers aged 18–25, creating content from the heart of the Roundhouse to reach a wider range of audiences.
TYX Studios is London's premier podcast production studio, responsible for over 100 million streams of top UK podcasts. Based at Tileyard London, Europe's largest creative hub, we offer end-to-end podcast production alongside world-class recording, Dolby Atmos, and content studios - trusted by the BBC, Audible, and TikTok.