25 February 2027 | Hilton Park Lane, LONDON
The Arthur Awards – the most prestigious and highly anticipated annual awards of the global live music business – take place during ILMC week, with a broad music business audience in attendance.
Housed in a brand-new top-flight venue for 2027, the night sees 600 of the world’s top live music professionals – promoters, agents, venues, festivals, and more – come together as excitement builds, the winners are announced, and the golden statuettes are handed out.
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Three decades of celebrating excellence
The Arthur Awards began as a tongue-in-cheek affair in 1995 but have grown over three decades to become known as the Oscars of the international live music business.
The finalists in each category are shortlisted from thousands of votes received from fellow live industry professionals from across the globe. Once the shortlist in each category is announced, the winners are selected by an open vote of live music professionals in addition to a closed jury vote.
The 'Off the Charts' Gala Dinner
The evening begins with a champagne reception before the real spectacle begins: a five-star, four-course banquet from the Hilton’s award-winning chefs, complemented by fine wines, all with illustrious company.
As anticipation builds, the spotlight shifts to the Arthur Awards themselves: eleven categories, countless nominees, and only one victor in each. The 2027 Awards will be hosted by The Arthurs’ longstanding host and conductor extraordinaire, Ms Emma Banks.
Arthur Award Highlights
Can Büyükcinar
Head of Operations
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Wizard Live
Can began his professional path in journalism and media, writing concert reviews and interviewing international artists such as 50 Cent and Katy Perry and then interning for Germany’s biggest TV stations. He gained early live industry experience at local concert agencies, working on shows by Joe Cocker, Pink, and One Direction.
In 2014, he joined Wizard Live, where he progressed through multiple roles to become head of operations. Today, he oversees internal operations, HR, and the Frankfurt office while remaining actively involved on tour.
Throughout his career, he has worked and was on tour with artists including Aerosmith, Bryan Ferry, Slayer, Lady Gaga, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers any many more.
Together with Oliver Hoppe, he manages live touring for acts such as Toto, Foreigner, and Larkin Poe.
Recognised for his broad operational expertise and versatility, Can is a key member of Wizard Live’s leadership team. He has been featured in IQ Magazine and highlighted as an LGBTQ+ ally in the magazine’s annual Pride Edition.
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