by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
In her keynote speech to our AGM on June 25, Helen Boaden outlined such major changes to commissioning programmes for radio that we reproduce the whole BBC press release here: (fuller AGM report to be posted shortly; picture: Nick Edwards Photography) BBC proposes...
by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
‘D-Day’ production wins record number of awards for one programme UK indie radio producers were celebrating as they posted another great haul of awards at the prestigious New York International Radio Festival. TBI Media, founded and run by RIG Chair Phil Critchlow,...
by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
UK indie radio producers were celebrating another strong showing in the nominations for the New York International Radio Festival Awards, with no fewer than 41 nominations going to a total of 21 production companies. The UK-made indie shows are spread across 19...
by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Radio Independents Group, in association with Creative Skillset, last night unveiled its new RIGtrain scheme for independent radio production companies. Around 800 learners are covered by the scheme, which will cover: specialist production courses; training...
by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
UK independent radio production companies last night walked away with 33 New York Festival International Radio Awards, including 15 Gold Awards, 12 Silver and six Bronze. Six Finalist certificates were also awarded for indie programmes. The Awards went to a total of...
by dave | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Independent radio production companies once again featured heavily in the Radio Academy Awards. A wide range of music and speech content, and innovative use of technology, made for both BBC and commercial radio, scooped up a total of 12 awards. These included four...