US

Why The Music’s Not Banging

As the summer of 2025 began, we all knew there were no marquee records. No “Espresso.” No “I Had Some Help.” No “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” In May, we already felt the need. By August, there had been a half-dozen consumer-press articles declaring “no song of summer,” meaning that it was clearly not just programmers feeling a shortage of hits.
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UK

International Podcast Alliance launches to unite global audio producers

A new global network has been launched to support podcast and audio professionals around the world.

The International Podcast Alliance (IPA) brings together industry bodies from Europe and North America to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and promote fair practices across the fast-growing podcast sector.
The IPA is a joint initiative from France’s Syndicat des Producteurs Professionnels et Indépendants de l’Audio (PIA) and AudioUK, which represents podcast and audio producers in the UK.
They are joined by Podd- och radioproduktionsbolagen from Sweden, the ABIQ – Association du Balado Indépendant du Québec in Canada, and the Collectif des producteurs et productrices belges francophones from Belgium.
The alliance aims to improve dialogue between national organisations, share market data, promote best practice and campaign for fairer treatment of independent creators. It will also focus on issues such as legal recognition, equitable platform relationships and access to funding.
PIA President Katia Sanerot said: “The podcast is a global phenomenon, growing everywhere with the same creative energy and the same structural challenges. Some answers will be found locally, but many of tomorrow’s solutions will have to be built together, at an international level.”
AudioUK CEO Chloe Straw added: “Collaboration is one of the key drivers of growth in the podcast and audio industry. It’s exciting to see us come together as a global alliance to share expertise, champion best practice and drive innovation.”
The IPA will meet virtually every quarter and gather annually in person, rotating between member countries. Its first virtual meeting will take place on 17 November 2025 at 3pm CET to set out its initial priorities and working methods.
The alliance is inviting other professional podcast organisations to join and contribute to what it describes as a global effort to ensure a fair, diverse and independent podcast and audio ecosystem.

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UK

Radio Bath celebrates local heroes at first charity awards

Radio Bath has hosted its first-ever Charity Awards, celebrating the volunteers, charities and organisations making a difference across the city and surrounding areas.

Held at The Pavilion in Bath, the event brought together more than 200 guests, including representatives from local businesses, community groups and charities, for an afternoon recognising exceptional contributions to local life.
Supported by headline sponsor South West Business Finance and partner 3SG, the ceremony featured 17 award categories highlighting remarkable acts of service, commitment and community spirit. Guests enjoyed lunch from Tu Mangetout before the awards began.
Over 100 nominations were received, which were reviewed by a panel of Radio Bath Patrons. Partner Dan Smith from South West Business Finance spoke about the company’s pride in supporting the event and helping to shine a light on local charitable excellence.
Radio Bath co-founder Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst MBE said: “This has been a wish of Radio Bath’s for a long time, to celebrate the incredible work that local charities, organisations and volunteers do to support so many. It’s important to shine a light on their hard work.”
Steve Fountain from Radio Bath added his thanks to the event sponsors and the station’s patrons for their ongoing support.
The awards, co-hosted by Radio Bath co-founder Simon McNeill-Ritchie and Toni Green from 3SG, mark a milestone for the station as it approaches its fifth anniversary, further cementing its role at the heart of the local community.

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