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
Michael Amusan
Co-Founder / Promoter
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DLT Brunch / Live Nation
Michael Amusan is a music promoter and cultural strategist working at the intersection of community, live experiences, and global music culture. As co-founder of DLT, he has helped grow the brand into one of Europe’s most influential Black music and lifestyle platforms, curating destination festivals and cultural experiences that attract audiences from across the world.
Under his leadership, DLT Malta has delivered standout lineups featuring international stars such as Wizkid, Kaytranada, Asake, Brandy, and KWN, blending Afrobeats, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music into highly curated festival moments. Michael’s approach goes beyond booking talent – he focuses on building immersive, culturally resonant experiences, and safe, well-produced spaces for audiences to connect through music.
Alongside his entrepreneurial work, Michael is also a promoter at Live Nation, where he has worked on tours and live projects with artists including Wale, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Dyce, bridging grassroots culture with global touring infrastructure. His dual perspective across independent culture-led brands and major live entertainment allows him to move seamlessly between emerging movements and large-scale international stages.
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