Independent Podcast Awards

And the 2026 host is... Cheryl The Queen! ❤️

After storming into the top four on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, Cheryl has been unstoppable ever since.

#IndiePods26 @cheryldragqueen

We received so many amazing entries to this year’s awards & our team of judges were blown away by the incredible talent from the indie podcasting community.​

The judges have finished listening to your entries & the 2026 shortlist is here! #IndiePods26

independentpodcastawards.com/IPA26/en/page/…

We are so excited to announce that @YouTube are the official Headline Partner for this year's Independent Podcast Awards! 🏆

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR THE 2026 IPA'S 🎟️

Join us on the 4th of November at Kings Place, London, as we crown the Independent Podcast Awards winners!
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Unable to join us in person? Join us online!
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With this year's judging well underway, we wanted to shine a light on the amazing individuals who have given their time to help us judge all of your incredible entries🫶

See the full list of judges here: independentpodcastawards.com/IPA26/en/page/…

#IndiePods26