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Global Innovators and Groundbreaking Technology at The Radio Academy Festival 2025 The Radio Academy proudly announces an inspiring lineup of world-class talent and pioneering technology at this year’s Radio Academy Festival on Wednesday, September 17th, at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park, London. With the theme World of Sound, the Festival will showcase […]
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 an astonishing range of new audio experiences to The Radio Academy Festival 2025 with the support of Dolby Labs. At the Festival, on September 17th at the Royal College of Physicians in London’s […]
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 of the world. The media backlash was huge: who was this English outsider? But his Melbourne-based Gold 104.3 breakfast show is a runaway success and now he’s making history as he prepares to […]
Please welcome your hosts!
The Radio Academy are pleased to announce that the 2025 Festival will be hosted by broadcasting trailblazers who each bring their unique perspective to the audio industry’s most inspiring day of the year. Joining an already stellar line-up of audio leaders and stars are: Jack Saunders – Presenter, BBC Radio 1 Stephanie Hirst – Presenter, Hits Radio Dan Noble – […]
Stakeholder Survey
Have your say at The Radio Academy We want to know what you value about The Radio Academy and what we can do to support you and inspire the next generation of audio talent. Please complete our stakeholder survey- it’ll only take a few minutes – and help us shape the future. All responses will […]
ARIAS 2025 Winners announced!
The Radio Academy announces winners for… THE ARIAS 2025 Including: Goalhanger – Audio Brand of the Year BBC Radio 3 – UK Radio Station or Radio Network of the Year Scout Tzofiya Bolton at Prison Radio Association – Best New Presenter Forth 1 – John Myers Local Station of the Year BBC Three Counties Coldplay go Orange for Luton – Radio Times […]
The ARIAS Hosts announced!
The Radio Academy ARIAS 2025 announces… Clara Amfo and Gok Wan MBE to host the awards Dick and Dom to host the red carpet Award presenters including Nick Grimshaw, Greg James, Jane Moore, Melvin Odoom and Cherry Healey The Radio Academy ARIAS 2025, the UK’s premier audio and radio awards, returns on Wednesday 14 May to Leicester Square’s ODEON […]
2025 ARIAS nominees
The Radio Academy announces nominees for UK’s leading audio and radio industry awards THE ARIAS 2025 ahead of ceremony on Wednesday 14th May at brand new venue, Leicester Square’s ODEON Luxe Nominees include: Times Radio Breakfast, The Louis Theroux Podcast, BBC Radio 2 Scott Mills, Help I Sexted My Boss, Hits Radio Gemma Atkinson & […]
New Trustees
The Radio Academy Announces New Trustees for April 2025. The Radio Academy has announced the appointment of new Trustees to its Board, following an election by its members, along with the appointment of additional co-opted Trustees bringing specialist expertise. Samantha Moy and Ray Paul have been elected by members and will serve a three-year term […]
The Radio Academy in 2024: AGM highlights
Our AGM for 2024 took place on Thursday 23rd January 2025, at the Amazon Music & Wondery headquarters in London. If you weren’t able to join us, here are some of the key highlights to note… In 2024 we established the Pillars of The Radio Academy: Celebration The Radio Academy ARIAS attracted widespread national and […]
Foot in the Door – Belfast
Foot in the Door – Belfast Wednesday 19th March 2025 Queen’s University Belfast The Radio Academy is pleased to announce the first Foot in the Door of 2025. Thanks to BBC Sounds and Broadcast Bionics for supporting Foot In The Door. We are proud to partner with Queens Radio and Queens University to bring Foot In The Door to Belfast on […]
ARIAS Webinar
Tuesday 14th January 1.30 – 2.15pm Join our new Chair of Judges, Bob Shennan, Chair of the Awards Committee, Adam Uytman, and Radio Acadamy MD, Aradhna Tayal Leach to hear more about the refreshed categories for 2025, tips and guidance on what the judges will be looking for, and a chance to ask questions.
Save the Dates: Radio Academy Festival and Tuning In
Dates for two of the biggest events in UK radio and audio have been announced for this September. Radiocentre’s flagship Tuning In conference will be taking place on Tuesday 17th September and The Radio Academy’s annual Radio Academy Festival on Wednesday 18th September.






















