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
Jim King
CEO
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AEG Presents
Jim King is chief executive officer for AEG Presents UK and AEG Europe’s festival division, making him responsible for the company’s award-winning and internationally renowned roster of festivals. From American Express Presents BST Hyde Park and Uber One Presents All Points East in London to Rock en Seine in Paris, or the more recently launched Forwards Festival in Bristol, Jim and his team entertain over 1m festivalgoers each and every year.
Jim joined AEG in 2008, where he originated, produced, and led the creation of flagship festivals BST Hyde Park and All Points East. Prior to his time with AEG, Jim held senior roles at Cream where he produced Creamfields festival, before founding his own company LoudSound, for which he sits on the board of directors today.
Jim graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with Honours in Business, Management and Marketing.
When he’s not in London or touring, Jim spends his time in Liverpool, where he lives with his son and dog.
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