Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket is to host the first ever Scottish Podcast Awards - with audio platform Spotify announced as an official partner in a major boost for the city’s creative scene.
The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on 25 June 2026, celebrating the hundreds of passionate podcasters and producers helping to shape Scotland’s cultural landscape.
Backed by local government and now one of the world’s biggest audio brands, the event firmly cements Glasgow’s reputation as a powerhouse for culture and creativity.
Thanks to Spotify’s support, entry to the Scottish Podcast Awards is now completely free for all creators, removing a key barrier and opening the door to more diverse voices from across Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. Spotify will also act as the official voting platform for the Listener’s Choice Award, making it easier than ever for local audiences to champion their favourite shows.
Alastair Ferrans, Head of International Podcasts at Spotify, said: “Every decision we make at Spotify is through the lens of adding value to creators.
Supporting Scotland’s creator community is a natural extension of that work - and it’s fair to say there’s no shortage of strong voices and great stories to celebrate.”
The move comes as podcast listening hits new highs in Scotland, with 23.3% of adults now tuning in weekly, the highest rate of any UK nation, according to Ofcom.
Scottish Podcast Awards Director and Founder Corrinne Gardiner said:
“We are incredibly proud that the first ever Scottish Podcast Awards will take place right here in Glasgow, at the Old Fruitmarket - one of the city’s most atmospheric and iconic venues.
“To have a global partner like Spotify backing a homegrown Scottish event is a huge vote of confidence, not just in the country’s creators but in Glasgow as a place where new ideas and stories can thrive.”
The Scottish Podcast Awards will feature twenty two categories spanning entertainment and pop culture, news and politics, comedy, Gaelic, sport, business to business and more, alongside Emerging Talent and Listener’s Choice.
Both audio-first and video podcasts are eligible, with an international category also welcoming entries from overseas creators.
The event is produced by Sixty Steps Productions, a new company with a strong Glasgow base, established to deliver this landmark cultural event and develop more live opportunities for podcasts and content creators across Scotland.
Creators can find full details on eligibility, categories and how to enter for free at:
https://scottishpodcastawards.scot/enter-the-awards
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