The astonishing 100% increase in votes cast in this year’s awards (1.2 million votes in total) is evidence that these forces are already in play, and we hope this is a positive portent for the future strength of the industry. With more festivals having applied to participate in these awards than ever before, confidence in the market certainly appears to be more stable. We hope you enjoy the show and hope you find the opportunity to gather under the one roof with your peers valuable. This is a great time to review the past year, considering the successes, challenges and opportunities ahead.
the exceptional quality of events in Europe’s festival market today. We want to extend a massive thanks to all who have been involved with the Awards, not just this year, but also for the ten preceding it. We are honoured to be able to host these events for you all and are truly grateful for the opportunity. Thank you for flying the flag for music festivals in Europe. Here’s to an exuberant and worthy celebration of the greatest festival scene in the world. The Festival Awards Team
To those who have won awards, congratulations – they are all well-deserved. If you haven’t won, then commiserations, but everyone who made it to the finalists in each category should be brimming with pride. The competition this year was fiercer than ever, reflecting
Christof Huber Tom Lawson Justin Gawne Chris McCormick
Steve Jenner Michael Baker Amy Wright James Drury