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
Mark Jan Kar
SVP – Entertainment, Content and Programming (MENA)
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Legends Global
Mark is a senior executive and recognised leader in the global live entertainment industry. He currently serves as senior vice president of entertainment, content and programming at Legends Global, while also leading operations as general manager of Coca-Cola Arena, the Middle East’s first and largest multipurpose indoor arena.
With over 20 years of international experience and more than a decade of regional leadership, Mark has played a pivotal role in transforming the entertainment landscape across the GCC. Under his guidance, Coca-Cola Arena has become a benchmark for large-scale live event delivery, attracting world-class talent and setting new standards in fan experience, innovation, and commercial performance, including securing the landmark long-term partnership with Dubai Basketball.
At Legends Global MENA, Mark leads strategic entertainment initiatives across the region, driving the development of premium content, high-impact partnerships, and destination-defining live experiences that strengthen the Middle East’s position on the global stage.
Renowned for his visionary leadership, commercial acumen, and deep industry expertise, Mark also sits on several advisory boards, where he provides strategic insight into the growth and evolution of live entertainment. Passionate about embedding Coca-Cola Arena into the cultural fabric of Dubai, he continues to champion the Middle East as a world-class hub for live events.
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