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
Indie Book Awards 2025 shortlist announced
Congratulations to Wavesound authors shortlisted for the 2025 Indie Awards! We are so proud to have 6 titles on the list across 4 categories. Fiction The Ledge by Christian White Nonfiction We Are the Stars by Gina Chick The Season by Helen Garner Debut fiction All The Bees in the Hollows by Lauren Keegan Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan…
W. F. Howes publishes audiobook memoir for The Yorkshire Vet’s Matt Jackson-Smith
W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, is the audiobook publisher for My Life as a Yorkshire Vet, the memoir of Matt Jackson-Smith, star of Channel 5’s hit show The Yorkshire Vet. In this fascinating, funny, and honest self-narrated memoir, Matt will take listeners beyond the TV series and behind-the-scenes into his wonderful animal world,…
W. F. Howes to re-imagine William Gibson classic works in audio
W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, has acquired the UK/Commonwealth audio rights for six of William Gibson’s most celebrated titles, which it will publish ahead of Apple TV+’s forthcoming screen adaptation of his iconic novel, Neuromancer. Having already published Neuromancer in audiobook format, the deal will see W. F. Howes bring to life the…
Other RBmedia News
RBmedia to Publish All New Audio Editions for Mega Bestselling Outlander Series
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced new audiobook editions of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series with narration by stage, screen, and voice actor Kristin Atherton, who portrays leading character Jenny Murray in season 7 of the STARZ streaming hit.
RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick.
RBmedia Publishes Audio for Good Morning America’s Young Adult Book Club November Pick
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it is the audiobook publisher of “Skyshade,” which was named as Good Morning America’s Young Adult (YA) Book Club pick for the month of November.
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