The Radio Academy Announces Partners for the 2014 Radio Academy Awards

11 April 2014 - Press release

The Radio Academy has today announced PRS for Music, SGPB Hambros and RCS as partners for the 2014 Radio Academy Awards.

These leading companies all have close associations to the radio industry and The Radio Academy, and for this year, replace a headline sponsor.

The three partners announced today are the first to be confirmed for the 2014 Awards before the winners’ ceremony on Monday 12th May.

The Radio Academy Awards, hosted by multiple award winner Chris Evans, take place once again in the Great Room of London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, with over 1100 guests representing the UK radio industry. 34 awards will be presented over the course of the evening, including the Gold and Special Awards which are in the gift of the Radio Academy Awards Committee. The ceremony will also see two exciting and exclusive live musical performances – further details will be announced soon.

Paul Robinson, CEO of The Radio Academy said: “We are pleased to introduce awards partners for this year’s event. We look forward to an ongoing partnership with these prestigious organisations.”

Robert Ashcroft, Chief Executive, PRS for Musicsaid: “Songwriters and composers have had a long standing relationship with the radio industry, providing the soundtrack to our lives. The Radio Academy Awards highlight the dedication of those who bring us great programming and music, and we are delighted to be partners in our centenary year.”

Eric Barnett, CEO, Societe Generale Private Banking Hambros said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with The Radio Academy on the most renowned Awards in the UK Radio industry, especially at this exciting time as they celebrate 32 years of radio excellence. It is an absolute pleasure and we wish all of this year’s nominees the very best of luck!”

Jon Earley, Managing Director, RCS UK said: “As the world’s largest broadcast software company, RCS is proud to be partnering with The Radio Academy on the most prestigious awards for the UK Radio industry.”