
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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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 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.
Nigel Hassler is celebrating 40 years as a music agent, having built an exceptional career across some of the most influential agencies in the live music business.
He began his career at World Service in 1986, before going on to co-found Primary Talent in 1991, where he played a key role in shaping the agency over the following decade. From 2001 to 2011, he was a driving force at Helter Skelter, and since 2011 he has been a cornerstone of the music touring team at CAA.
Renowned for long-standing artist relationships, he has represented artists such as Avril Lavigne and The Roots for over 20 years, and across four decades, has played a vital role in developing and sustaining artists’ live careers worldwide.
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