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Meet the MD

Aradhna Tayal Leach — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:50:48 +0000

At our July event in London we met the new Managing Director of The Radio Academy, Aradhna Tayal Leach. She shares her story, which spans 20 years working in audio, TV and technology, and talks about what’s exciting her the most about her new role at the helm of The Radio Academy.

Aradhna spoke with 2022 30 Under 30 alumna Sylvie Carlos.

Sylvie is a multi-award-winning audio producer, host and PhD researcher. Her work across the podcasting and radio sector has unapologetically focused on amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities, with a particular focus on Black-British stories.

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Visit to Digbeth Estate, Birmingham

Aradhna Tayal Leach — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:02:20 +0000

At our Midlands Branch Summer Social with Create Central and the Digbeth Estate, The Radio Academy trustee Perminder Khatkar introduced Stuart Thomas, Head of BBC in the Midlands, Faron McKenzie, Head of BBC 1Xtra, and Nick Toon from Create Central.

We hear about about the transformation of Digbeth into a world class creative centre of excellence, including the new studio complex from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Guests also explored The Bond, the new creative hub housing podcast studios, co-working space and the studio home of the Joe Lycett show.

The BBC’s new studio space in the Tea Factory will house BBC Radio WM, BBC Asian Network, Radio One’s Newsbeat, daytimes on 1Xtra and The Archers, as well as Midlands Today and the online teams. Stuart also talks about the arrival of Masterchef to Digbeth.

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30 Under 30 Alumni – Stories and Tips

Sam Bailey — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:28:16 +0000

To launch the 2023 hunt for the ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30, we assembled a panel of recent alumni to talk about their careers, and give their tips for people considering entering or nominating.

Hosted by Tatum McGreal (KISS, and Alumni 2022), with guests Louis Timpany (Fix Radio, and Alumni 2016), Jayne Cheeseman (Virgin Radio, and Alumni 2020), Summaya Mughal (BBC Radio Leicester, and Alumni 2019), and Cassidy Baillie (1Xtra, and Alumni 2020).

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Fleur East In Conversation

Sam Bailey — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:26:19 +0000

At our April 2023 London meeting, Hits Radio Breakfast’s Fleur East spoke about her radio career, her time on a little TV show called Strictly, and looked ahead to The ARIAS where she was the live voice over.

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Rosie Wright In Conversation

Sam Bailey — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:29:31 +0000

Rosie was in conversation with host of The Radio Academy Podcast Laura Rawlings, discussing her career journey so far, lesson she’s learnt along the way, and her advice for starting out in a career in news, current affairs and speech radio.

Rosie started waking up Times Radio’s 5am listeners last month, having previously been a presenter and reporter on GB News, and anchor of the rolling international news programme Good Morning Europe on Euronews.

She has also presented across BBC and commercial radio stations including BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Love Sport Radio and Premier Radio.

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Pete Black, In Conversation with Rebecca Frank

Sam Bailey — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:32:44 +0000

Bauer’s Director of Music Pete Black, in conversation with KISS Content Director Rebecca Frank.

Pete talked about his new role, and his transition from the music industry to radio. He and Rebecca discussed and shared advice on how production teams work well with artists and labels, to create exciting moments for audiences.

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Nick Grimshaw in Conversation

Sam Bailey — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:17:31 +0000

With a podcast and a new book out now, Nick Grimshaw has certainly been keeping himself busy since leaving Radio 1.

For our November London event, the popular broadcaster talked with Arielle Free about those exciting new projects, as well as reflecting on 14 years on-air at the BBC. He spoke about building his career, and how he’s approached new adventures, after landing his dream job so early in his career.

Members can catchup on the event below. (Unfortunately, due to equipment failure on the night, the first 21 mins are audio-only. But the conversation is still awesome!)

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Richard Dawkins in conversation

Web Wise Team — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:44:33 +0000

Bauer Media’s President of Audio, Richard Dawkins in conversation at the festival, covering Bauers radio and audio activity across Europe, its recent expansion into new markets and launching new audio services, and the companys ambitions for the future.

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The Battersea Poltergeist – ARIA Winner in Focus

Web Wise Team — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:44:36 +0000

Danny Robins talks about how he mixed true crime, drama, documentary and ghosts to create a global phenomenon

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Charlotte Moore: 100 Years of the BBC

Web Wise Team — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:44:33 +0000

Opening Keynote from the Radio Academy Festival 2022, from the Chief Content Officer of the BBC Charlotte Moore, with BBC historian Robert Seatter and 1Xtra presenter Remi Burgz.

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