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
Nobuhiro Nagai
Executive Director / Auditor
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A.C.P.C. / CEIPA
Nobuhiro Nagai is a prominent leader with approximately 40 years of experience in Japan’s live entertainment business. He serves as executive director of ACPC (All Japan Concert & Live Entertainment Promoters Conference) and Auditor of CEIPA (Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association).
His career includes 20 years at Fuji Television Network, the core company of Japan’s leading media group, where he specialised in music and various other live entertainment businesses. He also held a key role at Cool Japan Fund, a government-backed investment fund, where he focused on developing projects to expand overseas demand for Japan’s cultural industries.
Additionally, he has dedicated himself to social impact through his work with an environmental NPO bank. Today, he plays a pivotal role in international industry partnerships and global music strategy.
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