The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for a second year. This one-of-a-kind event is open to industry professionals, independent podcast creators, business leaders, emerging talent and fans alike, and will see the podcast community gather at The Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Day and night, thousands of visitors are expected from around the world, with visitors from over 35 countries already represented.

For the first time, a special Preview Night will take place on Tuesday 23rd May, 6pm until 9pm. Ticket-holders will be the first people to enter the Business Design Centre and walk the show floor – they’ll get a sneak preview of the activations and exhibitions ahead of the doors opening to the public the following day, as well as some complementary drinks, music, networking opportunities, and the chance to share the floor with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Nihal Arthanayke, UK radio and TV presenter, will host the evening. Fearne Cotton (Broadcaster and Founder, Happy Place) will present the inaugural International Podcast Trailblazer Award to Ashley Flowers, recognizing the global impact she has made on the podcast industry. Flowers hosts the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie, and is the founder and chief creative officer of audiochuck, one of the top media and podcasting companies in the world, generating over 2 billion downloads with listeners in over 170 countries. Flowers said – 

“I’m so grateful to The Podcast Show for this incredible honor. To be recognized for our work at audiochuck at an event that acknowledges the many talented storytellers in our industry means so much to me, and I can’t wait to celebrate with our Crime Junkies in London!”

Following the presentation, Holly Bolt, Global Managing Director, Entertainment at YMU Group will be ‘in conversation’ with Fearne Cotton about her phenomenally successful Happy Place podcast and the wider Happy Place brand which includes the festival, app and books imprint.

The Podcast Show is thrilled to announce the support of an International Industry Advisory Panel, consisting of a group of figureheads from across the global podcast community. They are advising the Show across all aspects of the festival to make sure it’s as meaningful and helpful as possible to the podcast community. The panel includes:

Bernard P Achampong (Founder of Unedited)

Christina Moore (The Podcast Academy founding member)

Donald Albright (President & Co-Founder at Tenderfoot TV)

Jenna Weiss Berman (Executive Vice President of Podcast at Audacy, which bought her company Pineapple Street Studios)

Jennifer Dollard (Acast’s Director of Content for Ireland)

Jez Nelson (EVP, Co-Head of Global Podcasts at Sony Music Entertainment)

Lee Brown (VP, Global Head of Advertising Business & Platform, Spotify)

Megan Bradshaw (Senior Podcast Manager at Amazon Music for UK, Australia and New Zealand)

Oren Rosenbaum (Partner & Head of Audio at UTA)

Ruth Fitzsimons (Former Managing Director at Podfront UK)

As well as Nihal Arthanayake hosting the features moments on the night, he will also moderate a keynote session with members of the Advisory Panel titled, ‘A Glimpse at the Global Market.’

The Business Design Centre is a stone’s throw away from Kings Cross train station and the Eurostar. Passes are on sale now at thepodcastshowlondon.com, 

including £65 Preview Night tickets, £69 (Day Passes) and £127 (2 Day Passes), with a limited number of £30 tickets for those aged 30 and under. Produced by AV Media & Events (AVME), a joint venture between SME London and GetOnMedia.

Pledging to support the Equality in Audio Pact, The Podcast Show encourages and nurtures continued opportunities, including supporting gender balance, minority groups including LGBTQIA+ and ethnic diversity among panelists, speakers and those in attendance. For more information about the act, visit equalityinaudiopact.co.uk

Listen announced YouTube Managing Director UK & Ireland, Alison Lomax, will attend The Podcast Show in London on 24th May. Following YouTube’s March announcement at Hot Pod Summit, that podcasts are coming to YouTube Music, Lomax has confirmed she will feature on one of the five panels hosted by Listen and Arcade: as YouTube’s only presence that day.

“I’m a big fan of what Jordan is doing on Unboxed, and I’m excited to share what YouTube has in store for users, creators and the wider podcast economy” – Alison Lomax.

Alison will join Listen MD Josh Adley, hose of the Unboxed podcast and co-founder of Arcade Media, Jordan Schwarzenberger and YouTuber and podcast host, Patricia Bright.

“We’re constantly investing in the features and experiences that will make YouTube a great home for viewers and creators now and in the future. I look forward to discussing our plans to make it even easier for creators and artists to showcase their podcasts on YouTube.” – Alison Lomax.

“We’re delighted to have Alison join our stage. YouTube’s role and presence in podcasting is not only huge now, but increasing massively this year. To host her only panel across the show, and hear directly from their MD at one of the most important podcast events of the year was a priority for us.’ – Josh Adley.

The Listen & Arcade stage on 24th will focus on what the podcast industry can learn from the creator economy. Alison Lomax will join a roster of speakers from across the industry including: Marta Biino (Creator Economy Reporter at Business Insider), Jonny Mounsor (Creator Partnerships Manager at Spotify), Tom Pauc (Sky’s Senior Podcast Manager and host of Plot Twist podcast), Rae Votta (Global Podcast Content Lead at Netflix) and Pia Brady (Head of Creator Ventures at LinkedIn Editorial).

To secure your ticket at The Podcast Show, and hear more about YouTube’s next announcement in person, add PODNEWS to your checkout for discounted tickets.

The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for a second year. This one-of-a-kind event is open to industry professionals, independent podcast creators, business leaders, emerging talent, and fans alike, and will see the podcast community gather for two days at The Business Design Center in Islington, London, on 24th & 25th May. Day and night, thousands of visitors are expected from around the world, with visitors from 25 countries already represented.

Headline partners for The Show this coming May are Acast and Amazon Music and Wondery. As well as brining well-loved voices from its extensive network, Acast will offer podcasters and advertisers a “choose your own adventure” – style experience, to learn how the creator economy in podcasting can work for them. Amazon Music and Wondery will be hosting their own exclusive sessions across the two days as well as delivering, for the second year, an Amazon Music and Wondery branded activation on the main show floor. Details will be announced soon.

Also joining as official partners this year are Audioboom, BBC Sounds, Global, Spotify, and Veritone. New partners joining the roster include Dolby, Tortoise Media, Simplecast, Adswizz, Sennheiser, Neumann, Bumper, Frequency, Musixmatch, Evergreen Podcasts, and AudioPlus.

This year, the show has partnered with YMU Entertainment, (a division of leading global talent group YMU), who will be taking part in the Preview Night, as well as taking over The Origin Theater between 9:30am and 12:30pm on both show days. The division will be showcasing – and in conversation with – their clients including Fearne Cotton, Gabby Lopez, Giovanna Fletcher, Cel Spellman, Raphael Rowe, and Jack Harries and key members of the YMU Entertainment leadership team.

On Day One, The Rise Up Stage will be presented in partnership with Listen and Arcade Media. Their talks will focus on what the podcast industry can learn from the creator economy. In line with this, they’ll be showcasing talent including Jordan Schwarzenberger (Host of Unboxed, Co-Founder of Arcade Media and manager of The Sidemen), Patricia Bright (Author, YouTuber and Founder of The Break), and top commissioners and reporters including Marta Biino (Creator Economy Reporter at Business Insider), Tom Pauc (Sky’s Senior Podcast Manager and host of Plot Twist podcast), Rae Votta (Global Podcast Content Lead at Netflix), and Pia Brady (Head of Creator Ventures at LinkedIn Editorial).

These names join those previously announced; Ashley Flowers, Dan Snow, Hala Taha, Nick Grimshaw, Jordan Harbinger, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Sam & Billie Faiers and William Hanson.

International speakers confirmed thus far include Emma Vaughn (Spotify Global Head of Advertising Business Development & Partnerships), Lory Martinez (Founder of Studio Ochenta), Julien Neuville (Co-Founder of Nouvelles Écoutes). Tom Höglund (Co-Founder at Epidemic Sound), Fatima Zaidi (CEO and Founder of Quill Inc), and Jeff Vidler (President and Founder of Signal Hill Insights).

This year, The Show will also launch its inaugural International Podcast Trailblazer Award, recognizing an individual who has made a global impact on the podcast industry. This will be announced at the Preview Night in the Business Design Centre on 23rd May, 7:30pm. Soon to be announced is the Industry Advisory Panel, a group of key influential players from across the industry, which will ensure the festival caters to the international podcast community. The panel will select the winner.

The Podcast Show LIVE will host a week-long podcast festival promoted by TEG Live Europe. The evening shows will take place around London from 22-28 May, celebrating world-class talent and bringing some favourite voices to the stage. The Show is pleased to announce live shows from Kermode & Mayo’s Take, Tape Notes Live with Adam Buxton!, Tea With Me – Shane Todd, The Socially Distant Sports Bar, AFTV: The Invincible Podcast, and The Useless Hotline. These are taking place across Isilngton at Union Chapel, Islington Assembly Hall and The Business Design Centre, with more to be announced.

The Business Design Centre is a stone’s throw away from Kings Cross train station and the Eurostar. Delegate Day Passes are on sale now at thepodcastshowlondon.com. Prices start from £55 (Day Pass) and £99 (2 Day Pass), with a limited number of £30 tickets for those aged 30 and under. Produced by AV Media & Events (AVME), a joint venture between SME London and GetOnMedia.

Pledging to support the Equality in Audio Pact, The Podcast Show encourages and nurtures continued opportunities, including supporting gender balance, minority groups including LGBTQIA+ and ethnic diversity among panelists, speakers and those in attendance. For more information about the act, visit: equalityinaudiopact.co.uk.

The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for a second year following the success of 2022’s inaugural show. This one-of-a-kind event is open to industry professionals, independent podcast creators, business leaders, emerging talent and fans alike. The aim is to celebrate podcasting, support new creators, help shape the future of podcasting, and get business done. The festival will take place across two days at The Business Design Centre in Islington, London, on 24 & 25 May 2023, in the heart of the city’s media district.

In May 2022, the show brought together over 9,500 visitors (day and night) from the audio and broadcast industry, from every corner of the globe, to learn, do business and network. It was an international celebration the industry, with visitors from 28 countries, including the US, Sweden, Norway, Australia, Canada, Spain, Denmark, and Brazil. 2023 promises tome no different, with 48% of confirmed partners and speakers coming from outside of the UK.

The show delivered some of the most recognizable faces in podcasting including Louis Theroux, Emily Maitlis, Gary Lineker, Annie MacManus, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, The Receipts, Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, through to leading players in the business. This year, The Podcast Show is bigger and more ambitious – with more live shows, more networking opportunities, more content, and more of the biggest names in the industry.

Headline partners are Acast and Amazon Music and Wondery. Acast will present a new version of The Creators Corner, allowing independent creators and advertisers to take the first steps in podcast advertising and monetisation. Attendees can hear from key figures in the industry, as well as interact with show partners and their commissioners to network, learn and absorb. They’ll also host The Studio Stage, a space for big talks with industry players and renowned talent.

Amazon Music and Wondery will once again present The Amplify Theater, in association with IAB UK, showcasing everything from global industry players to the industry’s hottest topics. They’ll be hosting their own exclusive sessions across the two days as well as delivering, for the second year, an Amazon Music and Wonder branded activation on the main floor.

The show will host 130+ in-person panels and session with industry leaders, creators and some of the most recognizable faces in podcasting. There will be a wide range of talks to fit attendees at every stage in their careers, whether just starting out or seasoned professionals.

The Podcast Show is thrilled to announce the headline Keynote Speaker for Day 1, Ashley Flowers. She is the host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie and founder and chief creative officer of audiochuck, one of the top media and podcasting companies in the world, which has generated over 1.5 billion downloads and has listeners in over 170 countries. This past year, Flowers released her debut novel “All Good People Here”, which became an instant #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Further speakers confirmed for the lineup include Dan Snow, Hala Taha, Nick Grimshaw, Jordan Harbinger, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Sam Faiers & Billie Faiers, William Hanson & Jordan North, with more to be announced.

500+ brands attended in 2022 to meet the podcast community. With this number set to grow this year, the Brand Works Theater on the main show floor has been doubled in size. This will be presented by Global in association with Fresh Air, with Campaigh & PodPod supporting. Expect to see some of the biggest brands up close and personal.

A major new development for this year’s show is the Pre-Show Party and Preview taking place on Tuesday 23 May. With doors opening the night before the main show, this is the opportunity to meet all of the international exhibitors and partners first, and have a sneak preview of the show. With a limited number of tickets on offer, this promises to be the hottest podcasting ticket in town and will include complementary drinks, special guest appearances, and networking.