The international live music business’s best-loved awards – The Arthurs – will be handed out during ‘The Big Bang’ Gala-xy Dinner on Thursday, 29 February 2024. And with 450 of the world’s top live music professionals in attendance, it’s bound to be a truly cosmic affair.
With thousands of votes compiled from professionals around the world, The Arthur Awards ceremony sees the shining stars of the industry recognised and a handful of lucky winners taking home one of the cherished statuettes.
And as if seeing the top promoter, agent, venue, festival, ticketer and more receive recognition wasn’t enough, the event will once again be compered by supernova Emma Banks who returns after a one-year hiatus.
With the Gala-xy Dinner taking place within ILMC’s mother ship, there’s no chance of getting lost in space, as guests can beam themselves directly into the lavish Westbourne Suite to hang out with an inter-stellar gathering of live biz space travellers.
The evening begins with a champagne reception followed by a five-star, four-course feast prepared by award-winning chefs, and a selection of fine wines. Then the annual pop quiz will test the minds of even the smartest cosmonauts, before the countdown to The Arthurs begins.
Immediately after the awards, all ticket holders are invited to shuttle themselves to the karaoke and after-show party until the early hours.
Dress code: smart (no scruffy space suits)
Thursday, 29 February 2024 | 19:00-00:00
THE GALA DINNER IS SUPPORTED BY
THE ARTHUR AWARDS 2024
For more than two and a half decades, the live music industry’s Oscar equivalents have been handed out during ILMC.
The shortlist of nominees in each category are decided by a committee of 150 industry professionals. Winners are then decided by a combination of an open vote of all ILMC members and IQ Magazine readers, and a closed panel of judges made up of senior industry figures.
Voting ends 9 February at 18:00GMT.
AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
THE VENUE AWARD
(FIRST VENUE TO COME INTO YOUR HEAD)
3Arena, Dublin
Hallenstadion, Zurich – WINNER!
La Défense Arena, Paris
OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Rotterdam Ahoy
Sphere, Las Vegas
The O2, London
Verti Music Hall, Berlin
THE PROMOTER AWARD
(THE PROMOTERS’ PROMOTER)
Susan Heymann, Frontier Touring
Steve Homer, AEG Presents – WINNER!
Rauha Kyyrö, Fullsteam
Anna-Sophie Mertens, Live Nation
Ben Mitha, Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion
Guillermo ‘Memo’ Parra, OCESA
Nikolaj Thorenfeldt, smash!bang!pow!
Clemente Zard, Vivo Concerti
THE FESTIVAL AWARD
(LIGGERS’ FAVOURITE FESTIVAL)
British Summertime Hyde Park (UK)
Lowlands (NL)
Mad Cool Festival (ES)
Open’er Festival (PL)
Provinssi (FI)
Pukkelpop (BE)
Rock en Seine (FR)
Wacken Open Air (DE) – WINNER!
THE AGENT AWARD
(SECOND LEAST OFFENSIVE AGENT)
Angus Baskerville, Pure Represents
Matt Bates, Primary Talent International
Jules de Lattre, UTA
Mike Greek, CAA
Natasha Gregory, Mother Artists
Josh Javor, WME
Tom Schroeder, Wasserman Music – WINNER!
Marsha Vlasic, AGI
THE PRODUCTION SERVICES AWARD
(SERVICES ABOVE & BEYOND)
Black Box Music
eps
Fly By Nite
Ginger Owl Productions
Only Helix
The Appointment Group (TAG)
The Tour Company – WINNER!
Treatment Studio
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD
(MOST PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL)
Lester Dales, Dales Evans & Co
Luke Flynn, AEG Presents
Dr Harald Grams, Grams und Partner
Matthias Grischke, Novitas special risk Versicherungsmakler
Iona Johnston, Endeavor
Mark Krais, Bray & Krais
Andrea Myers, Live Nation – WINNER!
Nyree Stidston-Beech, mgr Touring
THE ASSISTANT AWARD
(THE PEOPLE’S ASSISTANT)
Millie Brady, Oak View Group
Billy Bruce, Solo Agency
Georgia Derrick, CAA
Luca Maaß, Semmel Concerts
Anaïz Mendonça, Greenhouse Talent
Ada O’Donoghue, AEG Europe
Bhavika Patel, Ticketmaster – WINNER!
Mona Steufkens, Kilimanjaro Live
THE TICKETING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
(THE GOLDEN TICKETER)
Karsten Elbrecht, CTS Eventim
Ashish Hemrajani, BookMyShow
Cameron Hoy, TEG
Mark Jansen, Ticketmaster
Helen Johns, AEG European Festivals
Bryan Perez, AXS – WINNER!
Arndt Scheffler, White Label eCommerce
Gill Trodd, Marshall Arts
THE INDUSTRY CHAMPION AWARD
(THE UNSUNG HERO)
Ruud Berends, Networking Music
Suzanne Bull MBE, Attitude is Everything
Tamsin Embleton, Music Industry Therapist Collective
Andy Franks, Music Support – WINNER!
Charlie Hernandez, Just a Bunch of Roadies
Claire O’Neill, A Greener Future
Malika Seguineau, Prodiss
Vlad Yaremchuk, Atlas Fest / Music Saves UA
YOUNG EXECUTIVE AWARD
(TOMORROW’S NEW BOSS)
Chloé Abrahams-Duperry, Ticketmaster
Anouk Ganpatsing, Friendly Fire
Parker Glenn, UTA
Alfie Jefferies, The O2
Daniel López, Live Nation España – WINNER!
Niklas Magedanz, Goodlive Artists
Mitsuyo McGroggan, Eventim Live Asia
Chloe Pean, AEG Presents
Holly Rowland, Wasserman Music
Lotta Widmer, Winterthurer Musikfestwochen
THE BOTTLE AWARD
Awarded to an individual who has contributed greatly
to the live music industry.
WINNER 2O24: Marsha Vlasic, AGI
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