For 2025 the festival theme is World Of Sound. We'll explore the power of UK audio on a global platform, examine international co-productions and partnerships, and spotlight the UK talent and shows taking the world by storm. Industry leaders will share the details of their successes, pinpoint the potential pitfalls of going global and identify the power of audio in this changing world.

With a lively line-up across four stages there'll be a wealth of opportunity to engage with audio experts and network with colleagues, past, present and future.

We are delighted to bring an astonishing new audio experience to The Festival with the support of Dolby Labs.  Dolby will take over the venue’s historic 17th century Dorchester Library and transform it into a state-of-the-art immersive audio showcase. The Dolby Library will share extraordinary sonic arrangements and world class acoustic art, created and mixed in Dolby Atmos, giving content producers access to immersive audio and expanding their creative canvas into three dimensions. The Dolby Library will transport festival goers to a mesmerising sensory experience.

Plus this year, for the first time, we're offering bespoke 1:1 speed networking where delegates can pitch ideas, get careers advice or have a mini-mentoring session with commissioners, content directors and industry leaders.

Whether you’re a seasoned radio professional or just starting out in audio, The Radio Academy Festival is an annual highlight you really can’t afford to miss.

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The Radio Academy Festival 2025 will be hosted by broadcasting trailblazers who each bring their unique perspective to the audio industry’s most inspiring day of the year.

• Jack Saunders - Presenter, BBC Radio 1
• Stephanie Hirst - Presenter, Hits Radio
• Dan Noble - Presenter, Absolute Radio
• Neev Spencer - Presenter, Magic Radio
• Lady Unchained - Presenter and poet, Prison Radio Association

TICKETS:

We are pleased to once again offer an early bird rate and a concessionary rate for independent freelancers and those working in micro-businesses (of one person) who are self-funding.

• Reflecting our founding year of 1983, the regular Ticket Price has been kept the same again this year, at £198.30+VAT.
• A Freelancer Early Bird discount of 30% is available for independent freelancers or micro-businesses (with 1 person) who book before end of June.
• We're also offering Concessionary Tickets at £83+VAT for low-earning individuals, who earn below £28,000 per annum.*
• Our Bursary Scheme kindly supported by Audible, has now closed for entries.

*Discounted tickets are limited and targeted at individuals - please do not apply for these if your company is funding your ticket. Discounts only available while stocks last and subject to T&Cs. You may be asked for proof of eligibility.

Please note that this event is 18+.