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
Alex Mahon
Chief Executive
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Superstruct Entertainment
Alex is the chief executive of Superstruct Entertainment, one of the world’s leading festival and live entertainment groups. She is focused on driving growth through creativity, culture, and global scale, while ensuring Superstruct’s portfolio of iconic events thrives and stays true to their independent spirit.
Previously, Alex was chief executive of Channel 4, where she led the transformation of the UK’s public service broadcaster into a digital-first media company. During her tenure, Channel 4 built the UK’s biggest free streaming service, became one of the largest social media brands in the country, and secured its long-term public ownership. Alex was awarded a CBE for services to broadcasting and diversity in the New Year’s Honours list.
Her career spans leadership roles in media, technology, and global creative industries. She has been CEO of software company Foundry and of the international production powerhouse Shine Group. She began her career as a PhD physicist, bringing a love of science and innovation into her leadership of creative businesses.
Alex is a passionate advocate for equitable representation, women’s health at work, and disability inclusion. She is an ambassador for London Tech Week and a non-executive board member of Chanel Inc.
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