About The ARIAS
The ARIAS are the UK audio and radio awards presented annually to recognise, honour and reward outstanding shows and the teams behind them. Judged by over 200 senior audio and radio practitioners, drawn from all sectors of the industry, it is a huge accolade to be nominated.
The ARIAS are a celebration of the very best of UK audio and radio. They are open to all UK-based content creators who are members of The Radio Academy.
Entries for nominations are now open via our Awards website.
- Earlybird: £40+VAT - until 10th January
- Standard: £55+VAT
- Community Station of the Year: half price entry fee for this category (discount applied to earlybird and standard prices)
The Radio Academy is the UK’s charity that supports people in audio and radio. We run events and programmes throughout the year designed to bring together our audio community to nourish and inspire each other, cutting across competitive divides. We aim to highlight the personal and social impact that audio has with our listeners and to celebrate all the incredible people who make it possible.
Check out our categories in full and make sure you read the detailed 2024 ARIAS Rubrics before entering.
Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund
The Radio Academy is delighted to partner again with Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund, to help make an ARIAS award entry as accessible as possible to our members. The fund reimburses the cost of entering audio awards for independent audio producers of colour and those that identify as LGBTQ+. For more information on how to apply to the fund, or to donate please visit their website.
Editorial Independence at The ARIAS
Since 2023 we have worked with an independent editorial advisor at the ARIAS, to offer guidance and recommendations to judges. They do not have executive decision making, which remains uniquely with the judges, but may offer recommendations and context as appropriate.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at The ARIAS
Inclusivity is an integral part of The Radio Academy’s Values: we strive to be representative of the sector and the UK population in all that we do. In 2024 we will be working with an independent EDI consultant to offer support and guidance to ensure that equity is embedded at the heart of the ARIAS. This includes offering insights into best practice and highlighting the impact of, for example, unconscious bias when judging entries.
At The Radio Academy, we are committed to advancing equity, and to an accessible, inclusive and safe industry. We welcome feedback and collaboration, please get in touch here.
Inside the Judging Room: How to win an ARIA
Chair of Judges Phil Riley hosted a webinar with previous ARIAS Head Judges, to share insights into the judging process and share top tips and advice on what to consider when putting together your entries.
Listen to the highlights on The Radio Academy Podcast: How To Win An ARIA.
Or watch the webinar in full here:
Hear highlights from 2023 show
The best bits of the show, plus backstage interviews from Gold winners and industry stars. Listen
ARIAS Ceremony Photos
Plus see all the stars on the red carpet, backstage winners photos, and the after party. Read more.
See the 2023 ARIAS winners list
Find out the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners with our full list of winners and nominees. Read now
