Sony UK are pleased to announce that the Sony DAB ‘Rising Star’ Award category is to be included again for 2010 at the Sony Radio Academy Awards and would like to invite all stations to nominate new talents for this prestigious award.
The award was newly launched in 2008 to showcase fledgling radio talent. It seeks to reward the radio stars of tomorrow and is part of Sony’s ongoing commitment to the radio industry which includes the annual Sony School Radio Awards. The Rising Star award is open to those who have been broadcasting on-air for a total of no more than 18 months. (anyone broadcasting prior to 1st September 2008 will be ineligible for for consideration)
As the award is ‘people’s choice’, it provides a great opportunity to involve your listeners, encouraging them to vote for their favourite broadcaster via our website, www.sony.co.uk/risingstar. Initially, entries will be reviewed by an expert panel of radio and media professionals with a shortlist then being drawn up and put to the public vote. The shortlist will be announced on Wednesday 7th April 2010.
Entries should consist of up to 30 minutes of audio (supplied on CD), a written resume of no more than 250 words in support of your candidate and a recent photograph. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 3rd March 2010.
For further details on how to enter contact Jessica Turner at Borkowski on jessica@borkowski.co.uk or call 020 7404 3000.