Podnews - The Young Audio Awards return for 2022

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Do you know anyone under 18 making audio in the UK? The Young Audio Awards is for them: they’ve until mid February to enter. Winners are offered a chance to host their own show on a national radio station, along with mentorship, masterclass events and state-of-the-art audio recording equipment.
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