A leading Australian audiobook publisher
Australia’s Premier Audiobook Publisher
Wavesound Pty is one of Australia’s leading audiobook publishers and an international audio brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. Established in 2009, Wavesound publishes some of Australia’s biggest audiobooks and works closely with leading authors to consistently deliver exciting titles in a broad range of genres. The brand distributes its catalogue of more than a thousand titles—including bestsellers and award-winners—through all leading consumer and library vendors.
How We Distribute
RBmedia has the broadest distribution network in the business. Our key partnerships with all major digital distribution outlets mean our premier audiobooks reach
everyone... everywhere.
Top International Audiobook News
Nos livres audio sélectionnés pour le Prix Ginkgo 2025
Nous sommes ravis que trois de nos livres audio aient été sélectionnés pour le Prix Ginkgo du Livre Audio 2025 : Les Sept maisons d’Anna Freud d’Isabelle Pandazopoulos, lu par Léovanie Raud Trash Vortex de Mathieu Larnaudie, lu par Julien Tiphaine Quand viendront chanter les loups de Florence Herrlemann, lu par Bertrand Nadler Les Sept…
Hobbit actor Richard Armitage to voice next two books in LJ Ross’ Alexander Gregory thriller series
Hobbit actor Richard Armitage is set to voice upcoming titles in the bestselling thriller series, Alexander Gregory. The news comes as physical sales of LJ Ross’ books have surpassed one million, according to TCM figures from Nielsen BookScan. WF Howes (RBmedia’s UK publishing brand) has acquired the world audiobook rights for the next two titles…
Les Éditions Thélème acquièrent les droits audio du livre Invincible d’Olivier Goy et Anne Fulda
Le livre audio est lu par l’acteur emblématique Guillaume de Tonquédec et contient de la musique jouée par la pianiste Min-Jung Kym Les Éditions Thélème, la marque audio francophone de RBmedia, ont obtenu les droits audio du livre Invincible d’Olivier Goy et Anne Fulda, un récit émouvant racontant la lutte inlassable d’Olivier Goy contre…
Other RBmedia News
RBmedia Publishes Audio for Bestselling Author Devney Perry’s New Romantasy Series
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the release of “Shield of Sparrows,” the first book in a new romantic fantasy series by bestselling author Devney Perry.
RBmedia to Publish 10th Anniversary Recordings of the Global Bestseller A Court of Thorns and Roses
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its 10th anniversary recordings of Sarah J. Maas’ smash hit series A Court of Thorns and Roses.
International Bestselling Author Freida McFadden’s New Thriller to Be Published in Audio by RBmedia
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of its audiobook recording of “The Tenant,” the latest psychological thriller by #1 “New York Times” and international bestselling author Freida McFadden.
Digital Retailers
As an RBmedia audio brand, the Wavesound distribution network includes every leading digital retailer in the business and reaches millions of listeners around the globe.
Library & School Platforms
Our key partnerships with all of the leading library platforms make it easier than ever for libraries to build, manage, and share a collection of popular digital content with their patrons.
For libraries looking for audiobooks on CD
Ulverscroft Australia manufacture, sell, and distribute audiobook CDs published by Wavesound and W. F. Howes. Libraries can order CDs and replacements here.
Authors & Agents
We know what it takes to make a great audiobook recording. And you’ll be in great company with thousands of bestselling authors who have chosen RBmedia as their audiobook partner.
- Jane Harper
- Tim Winton
- Chris Hammer
- Christian White
- Diana Reid
- Shankari Chadran
- Fleur McDonald
- Karly Lane
- Jaclyn Moriarty
- Sarah Bailey
- Anna Downes
- Garry Disher
- Sam Neill
- Tony Lodge
- Pierce Brown
- C.J. Box
- William Kent Krueger
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Brandon Sanderson
- Diana Gabaldon
- Christine Feehan
- Joanne Fluke
- Donna Leon
- Jeff Kinney
- Dannika Dark
- Jude Deveraux
- Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
- Kristan Higgins
- Alison Weir
- Anne Perry
- James S. A. Corey
- Alexander McCall Smith
- Robyn Carr
- Charlaine Harris
- Linda Lael Miller
- Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Sabrina Jeffries
- Fern Michaels
- Laurie R. King
- Francine Rivers
- David Ignatius
- Carl Weber
- Benedict Jacka
- And many more
Looking to publish an audiobook in Australia?
Wavesound at a Glance
Wavesound is one of Australia’s leading audiobook publishers and an international audio brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.
- Established in 2009, Wavesound publishes some of the biggest audiobooks in Australia and New Zealand
- Wavesound’s catalogue of more than a thousand titles is distributed through all leading consumer and library vendors
- Wavesound publishes award winners and bestsellers, including Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) 2023 Audiobook of the Year winner The Whitewash by Siang Lu
- Wavesound works closely with leading authors, including Garry Disher, Chris Hammer, and Fleur McDonald to consistently deliver exciting titles in a broad range of genres