Australian Commercial Radio Awards considering virtual event in light of COVID-19

The Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) – due to take place on 10 October on the Gold Coast in Queensland – will proceed in a “different format” in 2020, organising body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) has announced.

CRA said the large-scale traditional ceremony could not proceed as planned due to ongoing COVID-19 government restrictions on interstate travel and event size. The industry body is investigating whether the ACRAs could be “a virtual or online event” instead.

Samantha Jade performs at last year’s ACRAs

The entry date for the awards has also been extended to 30 June, and judging will be conducted remotely.