Two weeks to go until The Radio Academy Festival
Podcasters, broadcasters, designers, creators – wherever you work in audio – you are invited to come together to learn, reflect and spark your own connections at The Radio Academy Festival.
The Radio Academy is the UK radio and audio industry charity, established in 1983, dedicated to the promotion of excellence in UK radio and audio.
Its annual Radio Academy Festival, taking place at The Royal College of Physicians at Regent’s Park, London on 18 September, is a day of discussion, debate, sharing and celebration for the audio industry.
Two very exciting sessions have today been announced.
Building a Winning Podcast Partnership: How To Work With A-List Talent. This expert panel –moderated by Nicole Logan, Executive Producer (Development), Goalhanger and including Jack Davenport: Co-Founder, Goalhanger; Ami Bennett: Director - Colour It In; and Rhyanna Coleman: Head of Podcasts, YMU – will delve into managing relationships with A-list celebrity talent. Our experts will share their essential strategies for cultivating enduring creative and professional partnerships that achieve both commercial and artistic success. The discussion will highlight the critical role of transparency, empathy, and efficiency in nurturing these high-stakes relationships.
Another exciting session welcomes some of the industry’s biggest hitters to the festival stage for a discussion on the Rise of the Podfluencer? BRANDS, PARTNERSHIPS AND ME. Joining the panel will be Nick Callaghan, Director of Sales, Spotify; Summer Baxter, Head of Brand Partnerships UK, Acast & Nik Gandhi, Marketing Manager, Fresh Air; hosted by TV presenter, radio broadcaster, DJ, journalist and writer, Lauren Layfield.
Managing Director of The Radio Academy, Aradhna Tayal Leach said:
‘The Radio Academy Festival is one of the key events in the audio industry calendar for people to come together, be inspired and excited about what’s happening in our amazing industry. Whether you’re a longtime audio professional or just starting out, I highly recommend you join us at the Festival as an investment in your career. Under our theme, Impact Amplified, we’ll be exploring the widespread impact we have as audio creators, with audiences and in our own teams and communities. I’m particularly looking forward to sessions on Building a Winning Podcast Partnership and How do you break into the industry nowadays? You can’t afford to miss it’.
Across three stages, an exciting line-up of speakers, session presenters and stage hosts will reflect this year’s theme ‘Impact Amplified’.
The Festival opens with a behind the scenes exploration of one of the key stories of the year, with Broadcaster and Journalist Nick Wallis talking about how his radio documentary The Great British Post Office Trial helped break the story.
Digital media lawyer Cliff Fluet demonstrates the power of AI for producers and creators. He maintains AI is the most consequential tool available to the audio industry – and one that could solve several of its biggest challenges.
Other sessions on offer include How do you break into the industry nowadays; LOL - Why laughter is so important; When did History become so cool?; and PRIDE: On Air and in the Community, across an action-packed day of sessions and talks.
The day will finish with an after-party proudly sponsored by PPL and PRS for Music.
Visit The Radio Academy’s website for the full programme and speakers.
The Radio Academy Festival is generously sponsored by All in Media, Arqiva, Audible, BBC Sounds, Broadcast Bionics, PPL, PRS for Music, and RCS.
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
- Tickets for the Festival are available to buy and cost £198.30+VAT, in celebration of The Radio Academy’s founding 40 years ago in 1983, with heavily discounted Concessionary Tickets also available. A Bursary Scheme has also been offered with thanks to the generous donations of our Fellows and Members. Tickets include lunch and an evening party, plus exclusive access to online content after the event.
- Where can IBuy tickets? Using this link.