Lyca Radio named finalist at the “Radio Oscars” ARIAS 2026
Leading Asian radio broadcaster Lyca Radio has been shortlisted at the Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS), widely regarded as the Radio Oscars and organised by the Radio Academy.
In the shortlist announced on Wednesday 22nd April, Lyca Radio was named a finalist in the John Myers Local Station of the Year category. The station will compete alongside several major non‑Asian outlets, including BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Ulster, Clyde 1, Forth 1 and Original 106.
Lyca Radio, which has enjoyed strong official listening figures and continues to rapidly expand its presence across the UK, stands out as the only Asian commercial radio station to feature in this year’s shortlist, a notable achievement for the network.
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The BBC Asian Network, a previous winner of the UK Radio Station of the Year award, has also secured nominations this year. It has been shortlisted for Best Sonic Branding, while presenter Haroon Rashid has been recognised in the Best Music Entertainment category. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has likewise earned a nomination for his BBC Radio 2 programme under the same award.
The winners will be announced at the main ARIAS ceremony on 21st May 2026.
