The UK Festival Awards, the ultimate celebration of the UK’s vibrant festival industry, is set to return on December 3rd. This year’s event marks a significant milestone – over 200 festivals have been included in the long list for the first time ever.
Hosted at Document in Bristol, the awards ceremony will bring together the best and brightest from the industry to recognise and celebrate excellence across the full spectrum of UK festivals. With categories ranging from Best Major Festival to Best Family Festival and Best Green Festival, the UK Festival Awards 2024 will spotlight the incredible diversity, creativity, and dedication that makes the UK’s festival scene one of the best in the world. From large-scale iconic events like Parklife and Boomtown to boutique and niche festivals such as Stowaway Festival and 2000 Trees, the awards provide recognition for festivals of all sizes and genres.
Voting is now open, inviting festival-goers from across the UK to support their favourite festivals by casting votes for the ones that have provided the best experiences over the past year. At the same time, tickets for the awards ceremony are on sale, offering festival professionals and stakeholders a chance to celebrate alongside their peers in Bristol this December.
Andy Lenthall, Managing Director of the UK Festival Awards, commented:
“This year is truly special, not just because we’re moving the awards to Bristol, but also because we’re recognising over 200 festivals for the first time. The inclusion of so many festivals reflects the resilience of the UK’s festival scene, and a great opportunity for the fans to give some recognition to organisers who put their heart and soul into their events.”
The UK Festival Awards is not only a night to celebrate, but also a chance for organisers, production teams, and suppliers to come together and recognise the exceptional audience experiences that have been delivered this year. With live performances and entertainment inspired by the festivals themselves, the event will be a memorable evening of celebration, connection, and fun.
As the ceremony makes its debut in Bristol, a city renowned for its cultural vibrancy, Carly Heath, Night-time Economy Advisor for Bristol City Council, shared her excitement:
“Bristol is very proud of our festival industry. A hub of creativity, Bristol’s festival sector includes artists, performers, production companies, suppliers, and crew to events across the UK. Our festival teams are at the leading edge of outdoor events, forging new ways of working, putting climate firmly on the agenda, and finding space to uplift local and underrepresented talent – from the stage to behind the scenes. We are thrilled to welcome the Festival Awards and festival crews from all over the country to Bristol.”
With voting open until October 18th and tickets available for the awards ceremony, the UK Festival Awards 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for anyone involved in the festival industry.
Event Details:
- Date: December 3, 2024
- Venue: Document, Bristol
- Tickets and Voting: Available now at www.festivalawards.com
Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favourite festival and join us in celebrating the passion and dedication that make the UK’s festival industry one of the best in the world.
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
