The Global Player Awards 2025 celebrate the most listened to artistspodcasters and breakthrough talent shaping culture across the UKpowered by Global’s proprietary data.

A new benchmark categorythe Two Billion Listens Awardrecognises artists who have surpassed two billion listens across the entire Global portfolio – the first time in UK radio that this extraordinary achievement has been recognised.

Only a small percentage of artists worldwide reach over two billion streams in a yearillustrating a substantialdedicated fanbasewith their music resonating widely with audiences – and this is the first time this prestigious benchmark is recognised within UK radio.

Sombr wins Radio X’s Biggest Breakthroughcutting through with serious momentum.

And on Capital DanceChrystal claims Biggest Breakthroughbringing fresh energy to the genre.

The most-listened to track across all of Global’s stations in 2025 is “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallenwhich takes the title of Global Player Awards Biggest Song.

Podcast powerhouse The News Agents secures Best Podcast Showand is officially the most listened to podcast on Global Playerwith its smartpacey take on the day’s headlines continuing to enthral millions every day.

Togetherthese Awards champion the artistsvoices and stories that defined the yearand resonated with millions across Global Player.