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People & Place

Concert / Club Talent Buyer of the Year

Buyer whose work on behalf of a venue has led to outstanding programming.

Festival Talent Buyer of the Year

Buyer whose work on behalf of a festival has led to outstanding programming.

Manager of the Year

Manager whose outstanding work has created success for their artists.

Promoting Team of the Year

Acknowledges a promoting organization or team whose collaborative execution, operational excellence, and commitment to artists and audiences elevated live music within their market or region.

Your Future Boss

Outstanding young leader (under the age of 35) demonstrating promising talent for the future of the live music industry.

Music City of the Year

Recognizes a city whose venues, promoters, artists, audiences, and cultural infrastructure collectively contributed to an exceptional live music ecosystem over the past year.

Live Performance of the Year

Honours a live performance or tour that stood out for its artistic impact, audience connection, and execution—focusing on the live moment rather than overall commercial success.

Touring & Operations

Tour Manager of the Year

Tour manager whose outstanding work on tour has supported artists and tour staff.

AV Supplier Company of the Year

Recognizes a technical production or audiovisual supplier whose work consistently delivered high-quality sound, visuals, and reliability across tours, festivals, or venues, supporting the success of live performances.

Production Manager of the Year

Production manager whose work on behalf of the concert or festival led to outstanding achievement and excellence.

Venues & Festivals

Best Teamwork in a Small Club

Small live music venue (below 300 capacity) whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Best Teamwork in a Medium Club

Medium live music venue (300-999 capacity) whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Best Teamwork in a Major Club

Major live music venue (1000+ capacity) whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Best Teamwork in an Arena

Arena venue (1,000-18,500 capacity) whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Best Teamwork in a Large Arena or Stadium

Arena venue (19,000+ capacity) whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Best Teamwork in Soft-Seat Theatre / Performing Arts Centre

Soft-seat/PAC whose teamwork has produced outstanding live music programming.

Small Festival of the Year

Festival (below 6000 capacity) that has presented outstanding programming.

Medium Festival of the Year

Festival (6001 - 15,000 capacity) that has presented outstanding programming.

Major Festival of the Year

Festival (15,001+ capacity) that has presented outstanding programming.

Innovation, Values & Future

Innovation in Live Music Award

Recognizes an individual, company, or initiative advancing live music through innovation—whether in technology, ticketing, fan engagement, production, touring models, or new ways of delivering live experiences.

Sustainability in Live Award

Recognizes leadership in environmental and operational sustainability within live music, including touring practices, venue operations, waste reduction, energy use, and long-term ecosystem responsibility.

Philanthropic Live Event of the Year

Honours a live music event that demonstrated exceptional social impact through charitable fundraising, community support, advocacy, or meaningful alignment with a cause beyond the performance itself.

BrandxMusic Program of the Year

Celebrates a best-in-class partnership between a brand and the live music community where commercial collaboration enhanced the fan experience, supported artists, or meaningfully contributed to the live ecosystem.