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Introduction
The Music Week Awards 2024, slated to be held at the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on May 2nd, 2024, is a much-anticipated event in the music industry calendar. It serves as a platform to acknowledge and honor outstanding achievements across various sectors within the music business landscape. Let’s delve into the categories, finalists, and everything you need to know about this grand celebration of musical excellence.
Unveiling the Music Week Awards 2024
History and Significance
Established as a beacon of excellence within the UK music industry, the Music Week Awards have been an integral part of the music calendar for years. These awards set the standard for recognizing excellence across diverse sectors, including labels, live events, publishing, and more. What sets them apart is their comprehensive coverage of the industry landscape.
Music Week Awards 2024 Categories
| S.No | Category |
| 1 | Accountancy Firm of the Year |
| 2 | A&R Award |
| 3 | Artist Marketing Campaign |
| 4 | Catalogue Marketing Campaign |
| 5 | Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene – public voted |
| 6 | Independent Publisher of the Year |
| 7 | Independent Record Company |
| 8 | International Marketing Team of the Year |
| 9 | Label/Artist Services Company |
| 10 | Live Music Agency |
| 11 | Live Music Promoter (Company) |
| 12 | Festival of the Year |
| 13 | Manager of the Year |
| 14 | Music & Brand Partnership |
| 15 | Music Consumer Innovation |
| 16 | PR Campaign |
| 17 | Promotions Team |
| 18 | Publisher of the Year |
| 19 | Radio Show |
| 20 | Radio Station |
| 21 | Record Company |
| 22 | Sales Team of the Year |
| 23 | Sync Team of the Year |
| 24 | Ticketing Company |
| 25 | The Strat – judged by Music Week |
Categories and Finalists
1. Accountancy Firm Of The Year
- CC Young
- Gelfand Rennert & Feldman
- Prager Metis
2. A&R Award
- Atlantic
- AWAL
- Columbia
3. Artist Marketing Campaign
- Davido – Columbia
- Dua Lipa – Warner Records
- Gorillaz – Parlophone
4. Catalogue Marketing Campaign
- De La Soul – Reservoir
- Evanescence – Craft Recordings, Concord Label Group
- Fela Kuti x Idris Elba – Partisan
5. Festival Of The Year
- American Express Presents BST Hyde Park
- Bearded Theory Festival
- Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
6. Grassroots Venue
- Barrow Underground Music Society, Barrow-In-Furness
- Cafe Koko, London
- The Green Door Store, Brighton
7. Independent Publisher Of The Year
- Concord Music Publishing
- Defected Music Publishing
- Downtown Music Publishing
8. Independent Record Company Of The Year
- Concord Label Group
- EGA Distro
- Dead Oceans
9. International Marketing Team Of The Year
- AWAL
- Partisan
- PIAS
10. Label / Artist Services Company
- Absolute
- ADA
- AWAL
11. Live Music Agency
- CAA
- Primary Talent International
- Pure Represents
12. Live Music Promoter (Company)
- AEG Presents Europe
- DF Concerts & Events
- DHP Family
13. Manager Of The Year
- Moe Bah/Kilo Jalloh/Michael Adane/Patrick Lubega, 2K Management
- Wesley Banton
- Bello
14. Music & Brand Partnership
- Anitta x Burna Boy x Alesso x Pepsi x Fuse – 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi®
- Central Cee x Joy Crookes x JD Sports x Sony Music UK/4th Floor Creative – JD Sports Forever Forward: Christmas 2023
- Dave x EA Sports x WME x Uncommon – EA Sports FC
15. Music Consumer Innovation
- Amazon Music x Metropolis Studios x Sony Music UK x Columbia Records UK – George Ezra: Gold Rush Kid (Amazon Music Live)
- Meta – Meta Loves Music London
- Music Glue – Venndr
Entry Guidelines and FAQs
Entry Guidelines
Entries open on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, and the deadline for most categories is 6 pm on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. However, for the “Accountancy Firm of The Year” category, it’s extended to 6 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024. The shortlist of nominees will be announced in late February 2024, with the winners unveiled at the Music Week Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.
FAQs
- When do entries open for the Music Week Awards 2024? Entries open on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023.
- What is the deadline for submitting entries? The deadline for most categories is 6 pm on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. However, for the “Accountancy Firm of The Year” category, it’s extended to 6 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024.
- When will the shortlist of nominees be announced? The shortlist will be announced in late February 2024.
- When is the Music Week Awards ceremony scheduled to take place? The winners will be announced at the Music Week Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.
- When do tickets for the Music Week Awards event go on sale? Tickets for the event will be available for purchase starting Thursday, January 11th, 2024.
Conclusion
The Music Week Awards 2024 promises to be a night filled with glitz, glamour, and celebration of the exceptional talent and contributions within the music industry. With a diverse array of categories and finalists, the event underscores the vibrancy and innovation driving the music business forward.
