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What we do

We want ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds to be a beacon of transformation for ´óÏó´«Ã½ audio, help deliver value for all audiences, across Wales. We want to build an audio habit for the next generation

We’ll do this by: 

• TALENT: attracting A-list talent
• AUDIENCE: continue to focus on underserved audiences
• IMPACT: maintain distinctiveness, whilst addressing gaps
• EXCLUSIVITY: Fewer, bigger, better
• FORMATS: Go beyond podcasts & audiobooks

Who we are

Carolyn Hitt

E-mail- carolyn.hitt@bbc.co.uk

What is on offer

Commissioning Round 2025/26 

As ever, we are keen to reflect the communities we broadcast to, reflecting the subjects which matter to them the most in our 18:30 features slots, along with more focused opportunities, including ideas for Christmas 2024. 

Please read the commissioning brief carefully. Proposals can be submitted via Proteus.

Independent companies who do not have a Proteus account and who wish to submit programme ideas, must first contact Ryan Angove ryan.angove@bbc.co.uk with the following information:

• Name of company
• Address
• Contact Number
• Contact Name
• E-mail Address

´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds Commissioning Brief for Wales 2025-26 (pdf)

Key Dates

Here are the key dates in this year’s commissioning timetable. Please note the two separate timelines for the main and Christmas rounds:

CHRISTMAS 2024: TUESDAY 15th October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 21st October: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 28th October: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 4th November: commissions published

TUESDAY 22nd October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 11th November: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 25th November: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 9th December: commissions published