Audiences at the heart of Audio Academy Festival 2026
Audiences at the heart of Audio Academy Festival 2026 The Audio Academy is proud to put listeners centre stage at this year’s…
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ARIAS 2027: Calling all event production companies
Audio Academy launches search for a production partner to deliver the ARIAS 2027 The Audio Academy, the UK’s leading charity for the…
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30 Under 30 open for nominations!
Aiir Audio Academy 30 Under 30 2026: Applications Now Open Sixteen years in, the audio industry’s most coveted list for emerging talent…
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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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Stephanie Hirst - Summer Shorts
4 August 2026
Stephanie Hirst is a Fellow and former trustee of the Audio Academy. She's one of the UK's most recognisable and respected voices on the airwaves, from Spinnin' the Decades on Greatest Hits Radio to Belters on Hits Radio, which celebrates its fifth anniversary at the end of August. Stephanie has…
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