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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Congratulations to everyone involved in this one! #UKARIAS

The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Our winner has had a truly exceptional twelve months. They demonstrate innovation, ambition and commercial success across multiple platforms, and they continue to be significant players in the live experience space." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Forth 1 delivered an outstanding year, rooted in its community and bursting with energy, warmth, and originality." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Through new initiatives such as Unwind and the addition of much-loved presenters to the schedule, Radio 3 has successfully modernised while maintaining its classical music integrity" #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"The bold mixture of humour and poetry felt fresh and avoided the clichés often seen in similar genres. Overall, the piece allowed the story to unfold in a uniquely creative and compelling way." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for UK Audio Brand of the Year: 🥇 Goalhanger 🥈 Rayo – Bauer Media Audio UK 🥉 BBC Sounds

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"In a category full of powerful entries, the impact of this series is nothing less than life-saving. As long as women are still being murdered by their partners or exes, the impact of this series will never fade." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"An incredible six week celebration of music, seamlessly blending the classical with the modern. The consistent quality of the production, coupled with the astonishing artistry of the musicians, delighted audiences across the UK and made this the outstanding event of 2024." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"The judges felt this entry was beautifully and expertly crafted, with a great range of production styles and a passion that radiated on air." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your winners for UK Radio Station or Radio Network of the Year supported by Arqiva: 🥇 BBC Radio 3 🥈 BBC Radio 5 Live 🥉 Greatest Hits Radio

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Dead River stood out from the rest. The story telling and sound design made this a compelling listening and the nomination was also able to provide evidence of the strategic impact Dead River had." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for John Myers Local Radio Station of the Year supported by RCS: 🥇 Forth 1 🥈 BBC Radio Cornwall 🥉 BBC Radio Ulster

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"The quality of the journalism, the humanity of the hosts, the care for the contributors, and the quality of the output was both devastating and inspiring." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"This entry had a wonderful blend of creativity and innovation, whilst being razor sharp in its focus at its target audience. In a highly competitive category, its originality and comedic slant made it stand out as our Gold award winner." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"The balance between the writing, the performance and the sound design was perfect. In an overcrowded, battling world, One Hundred and Fifty Days brings a sense of contemplative stillness for the listener." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Radio Times Moment of The Year: 🥇 Coldplay go Orange for Luton – BBC Three Counties Radio 🥈 A listener unexpectedly calls Cristo Foufas’ final show to thank him for saving his life – TALK 🥉 Johnnie Walker’s Final Show on Sounds of the 70’s – Listen for BBC Radio 2

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for The Creative or Technical Innovation Award supported by All in Media: 🥇 The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag – Prison Radio Association for BBC Radio 4 🥈 Lowlines – Social Broadcasts and Scenery Studios 🥉 Fun Kids Space Station – Fun Kids

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"This entry achieved something truly remarkable, it ignited a genuine passion for classical music within the judges. From immediately wanting to play the piano to right away subscribing to the show, the impact was undeniable." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for The Social Impact Award supported by BBC Sounds: 🥇 Assume Nothing – Femicide: Eight Steps to Stop a Murder – BBC Radio Ulster 🥈 The Madman’s Hotel – Chalk & Blade and Big Face Productions for Audible 🥉 Clare’s Law: A Decade of Saving Lives – Hits Radio

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Driven by extraordinary personal stories and often harrowing experiences, the storytelling was impactful, emotive and impossible to forget. Produced with great care and sensitivity throughout, this world-class investigation left the judges feeling close to history and moved beyond words." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"A powerful piece of audio which took you into the homes of Afghani women and girls to deliver rarely heard stories. The piece was production at its best - poetic, atmospheric, beautiful and important." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Event Coverage Award: 🥇 BBC Proms 2024 – BBC Radio 3 🥈 Coldplay go Orange for Luton – BBC Three Counties Radio 🥉 Superscoreboard at EURO 2024 – Clyde 1

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"This unique show is a much-needed antidote to the sheer ridiculousness of the world right now. It does something only an audio production could do and perfectly demonstrates the beauty of this medium." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Sports Award: 🥇 Premier League Sunday – BBC Radio 5 Live 🥈 White & Jordan – talkSPORT 🥉 Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off – Men in Blazers and Footwork Media for Wondery

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"This winning entry had such heart and keeps you engaged from the off. The love of audio and the medium of radio, cut through every single minute. The craft was exemplary and the editing is sublime, with a beautiful balance and mix." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Commercial Partnership Award: 🥇 Dead River – Audio Always for Pogust Goodhead 🥈 Empowering Young Lives – KISS and KFC 🥉 The Mid.Point: Sweaty Betty Special – Spiritland

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best News or Current Affairs supported by Markettiers: 🥇 Southport – BBC Radio Merseyside 🥈 The 2024 ‘Genny Lex’ – KISS 🥉 The Boys Are Not Alright – Audio Always for BBC Radio 4

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Sonic Branding Award: 🥇 Fix Radio 🥈 Greatest Hits Radio 60s 🥉 BBC Radio 2

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Drama or Fiction Award supported by Audible: 🥇 One Hundred and Fifty Days – BBC Audio Scotland for BBC Radio 4 🥈 1984 – Granny Eats Wolf for Audible 🥉 Life & Time – BBC Radio 4

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A person who has put radio on the front pages, kept it in the national headlines and, most importantly, in the hearts, minds and ears of listeners across the UK. The ARIAS judges give special recognition to Andy Ashton.

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Music Award: 🥇 Classical Connections Radio with Alexis Ffrench – Apple Music Radio 🥈 Radio 1’s Dance Party with Danny Howard – BBC Radio 1 🥉 Free Flow – Prison Radio Association

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Harrison RB @harrisonrb.com · 14/05/2025

Enjoying this year’s #UKARIAS with the @expressfm.com team! @radioacademy.bsky.social

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"This show radiates warmth, passion, and a genuine understanding of its audience. The exceptional production quality, coupled with the presenter’s strength, reflects the authenticity of a team deeply committed to their listeners." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Factual Series Award: 🥇 Grenfell: Building a Disaster – BBC Radio 4 🥈 County Lines – Falling Tree Productions for BBC Radio 4 🥉 The Trapped – ITN / ITV News

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Congratulations to everyone at talkSPORT! #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your winners for Best Factual Single Episode Award: 🥇 Our Whole Life is a Secret – BBC Radio 4 🥈 Degraded by Deepfakes: File on 4 Investigates – BBC Radio 4 🥉 Deep Hidden Meaning: will i am – Apple Music Radio

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Our Gold winner clearly has a deep connection with their audience. The entry demonstrates depth of content and excellent creativity, which has led to an impressive track record of results." #UKARIAS

Three broadcasters from Boogie in the Morning – Forth 1 hold their Gold ARIAS award with big smiles on their faces

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"A thoughtful, poetic quality to her delivery. Whilst her lived experience adds real depth to her work, it was her instinctive talent as a presenter that really impressed the judges. We can't wait to hear what she does next." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Comedy Award: 🥇 The Skewer – Unusual Productions for BBC Radio 4 🥈 Green Wing: Resuscitated – Novel for Audible 🥉 Help I Sexted My Boss – Audio Always

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Speech Entertainment Award supported by Carver PR: 🥇 Josie Long – Falling Tree Productions for BBC Radio 4 🥈 British Scandal – Wondery & Samizdat Audio 🥉 Help I Sexted My Boss – Audio Always

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Music has always been at the very heart of this long running series and the stories behind the songs were brilliantly brought to life. This was both an affectionate celebration of a hugely popular TV programme and of Welshness too." #UKARIAS

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

In celebration and recognition of over 25 years on the air, the Judges' have given special recognition to talkSPORT with the Judges' Award

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Speech Breakfast Radio Show Award supported by Radio News Hub: 🥇 The Kevin Duala Breakfast Show – BBC Radio Merseyside 🥈 Today – BBC Radio 4 🥉 Times Radio Breakfast – Times Radio

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Music Breakfast Radio Show Award: 🥇 Boogie in the Morning – Forth 1 🥈 The Bald Builders Breakfast – Fix Radio 🥉 Bowie @ Breakfast – Clyde 1

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your winners for Best New Presenter Award supported by News Broadcasting: 🥇 Scout Tzofiya Bolton – Prison Radio Association 🥈 May Robson – BBC Sounds Audio Lab 🥉 Bronwen Lewis – BBC Radio Wales

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Music Entertainment Award supported by PPL and PRS for Music: 🥇 Barry Island Discs: Gavin & Stacey’s Big Songs Send Off – Listen for BBC Radio Wales 🥈 Ruthie Henshall Sees Dead People – Magic Radio 🥉 Scott Mills – BBC Radio 2

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The Audio Academy @audioacademyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The ARIAS are tonight! See you at ODEON Luxe, Leicester Square. Thank you to our sponsors. Without them, this wouldn't be possible. #UKARIAS

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