Music and Youth
RED FM sweeps Indian Radio Forum Awards yet again
MUMBAI: Red FM 93.5 added several more feathers to its cap last evening at the prestigious India Radio Forum by winning 13 awards across5 different categories. The esteemed ‘Excellence in Radio Awards’ by India Radio Forum celebrates the very best of Indian radio, by honouring innovative and creative programming, popular on-air personalities, outstanding marketing & promotional activities within the fraternity. This year also marked Red FM’s 11th year partnering with IRF as Premium Presenting Partners
Marking another remarkable year of creating impact in the industry, Red FM was honoured with multiple awards. Red FM Delhi’s famous Bauaa was bestowed as Best Radio Sparkler of the year. Red FM Pune’s Morning No.1 show was honoured as the Best Radio Program (Marathi). While Red FM Mumbai’s Morning No.1 and Suryam FM’s Blade No.1shows took away the Best Breakfast Program award in Hindi and Tamil categories respectively. Red FM Hyderabad’sZabardasth Masthi was recognized as Best Program (Non-Breakfast) in Telugu category. Red FM came out shinning with four of the RJs receiving RJ of the year awards. RJ Blade Shankar from Suryan FM Chennai, RJ Dhrumil from Red FM Rajkot, RJ Sowmya from Red FM Kochi and Red FM Pune RJ Sangram stole the limelight with RJ of the year trophy in Tamil, Gujarati, Malayalam and Marathi categories respectively. Red FM Mumbai’s popular show Special 26, Red FM Hyderabad’s Red FM Sankranthi and Red FM Mysore’s Pani to Police initiative were well recognized for Best Radio Promo (In-house) in Hindi, Telugu and Kannada category. Red FM Delhi’s famous social initiative – ‘Himmat Ki Kimat Delhi’ was conferred the Best Community Service Award.
Speaking about IRF and the Excellence Awards, an elated Nisha Narayanan, COO, Red FM said, “It is a moment of immense pride for Team Red FM. In a constantly evolving and challenging industry scenario, being recognized for creativity, innovation and clutter breaking campaigns is an encouraging impetus. We have aggressive plans for the coming year both in programming and marketing and listeners in each of our stations can look forward to some great listening experiences.”
The Indian Radio Forum is an annual one-day event that presents and discusses latest industry developments and issues and challenges. This year, the theme of discussion was dedicated to the revolution of on-air marketing, boosting radio relevance and amplifying the bond between sound and soul. Red FM being the Premium Presenting Sponsor at IRF, the session began with an opening address by Rajat Uppal, National Marketing Head at Red FM. He spoke about the importance of creating strong business and financial structures and building an engaging brand by creating content on digital. Nisha Narayanan, COO – Red FM moderated the panel discussion on “Radio Selling beyond FCT”; a session that discussed the benefits of collectively using the powers to widen the horizons for Radio in India.
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
