
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.
Under the leadership of Tommy Jinho Yoon, founder, chairman, and CEO, ICA has continued to strengthen its reputation as a forward-thinking live entertainment company dedicated to producing high-impact headline shows and tours across Asia. With a deep understanding of both the Korean and international music markets, Tommy has positioned ICA as a trusted bridge between global artists, leading agencies, and rapidly growing Asian audiences.
Driven by a clear vision to elevate the live entertainment standard in the region, Tommy has built ICA with a strong emphasis on long-term partnerships, creative excellence, and sustainable growth. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding ICA’s footprint beyond South Korea into key markets including China and Southeast Asia, while maintaining a strong operational foundation in Korea.
Through close collaboration with renowned agencies, artist management teams, and industry stakeholders worldwide, Tommy continues to push ICA’s mission of creating meaningful, world-class live experiences and shaping the future of live entertainment in Asia.
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