Global launches the inaugural Global Player Awards 2025 to honor top artists, podcasters, and breakthrough talents across the UK, driven by Global's data and listener choice.

Ed Sheeran, Teddy Swims, and Myles Smith receive Global Player Awards for Two Billion Listens across Global platforms, highlighting exceptional global reach.

Alex Warren is crowned Capital’s Biggest Breakthrough Artist at the 2025 Global Player Awards, following his hit Ordinary and performances at the Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard.

The awards emphasize Global’s data-driven ecosystem that recognizes high performers across multiple media platforms.

Elton John is highlighted in additional content, including a tribute performance to Brian Wilson and a new concert announcement, underscoring his ongoing career.

Elton John is named Global Player Awards Legend for 2025, honoring a career spanning more than two decades and broad global listening across Global stations.

Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen’s I Had Some Help is recognized as the Biggest Song, the most-listened-to track across Global stations in 2025.

Breakthrough recipients include Alex Warren (Capital), MOLIY (Capital XTRA), Sombr (Radio X), and Chrystal (Capital Dance), with MOLIY thanking listeners and looking ahead to 2026.

Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files with Jamie Rubin is named Biggest New Podcast, while The News Agents wins Best Podcast Show and remains the most-listened-to podcast on Global Player.

The News Agents, hosted by Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis, and Lewis Goodall, earns Best Podcast Show, reflecting the event’s broader recognition beyond music.