Galician Broadcasters Shine with Multiple Nominations at 2026 Celtic Media Festival
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Galician broadcasters are poised for a strong showing at the 47th annual Celtic Media Festival, taking place from June 2nd to 4th. Productions from Galicia have secured a total of 12 nominations, recognizing excellence in television, film, and radio across the Celtic nations.
Key Nominations Highlight Galician Talent
The Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia (CSAG)
– formerly known as CRTVG – has received nominations for several prominent projects. The film Antes de nós
(Before Us) is nominated in the Single Drama category, although the sequel to Cuñados
(+Cuñados) is competing for Comedia Televisiva (Television Comedy).
Notable Series in the Running
Further showcasing Galician creativity, the series Lume
, starring Cristina Castaño, has been nominated in the Drama Series category. Bibopalula
and Pipo
will compete in the children’s category, while Hit List
, Espazo mural
, Incalculable
, and Postcoito
are nominated in Entertainment, Arts, Factual Entertainment, and Short Form, respectively.
Radio Galega Recognized for Excellence
Radio Galega is also in contention for the prestigious award of Mejor Emisora de Radio del Año (Best Radio Station of the Year). The programs A bóla extra
and Seres
are nominated in the Sound Comedy and Factual Series categories.
Individual Recognition for Galician Presenter
Duarte Galbán, the presenter of the game show Gaña a túa aldea
, has been nominated for Presentador de Televisión del Año (Television Presenter of the Year).
About the Celtic Media Festival
The Celtic Media Festival, founded in 1980, celebrates broadcasting and film from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Galicia, Cornwall, and Brittany. The festival aims to promote the languages and cultures of the Celtic nations. Broadcasters competing for this year’s Torc Awards include BBC, RTÉ, S4C, TG4, France 3 Bretagne, Virgin Media, and Televisión de Galicia.
FAQ
- What is the Celtic Media Festival? A festival celebrating broadcasting and film from Celtic nations.
- Where will the 2026 festival be held? Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- When will the 2026 festival take place? June 2nd – 4th, 2026.
The 2026 Celtic Media Festival promises to be a showcase of exceptional talent from across the Celtic regions, with Galicia’s strong representation highlighting the region’s growing influence in the media landscape.