LIVE Awards 2024 winners revealed

The cream of the UK’s live business turned out for the LIVE Awards 2024 at Troxy in East London last night (11 December).

The event, which took place in association with Skiddle, was attended by more than 500 guests including promoters, venues, agents, festivals, artist managers and more, the event saw awards collected by individuals and companies from across the live music community.

Fifteen awards, covering all sectors of live music, were handed out in total, culminating in the presentation of The LIVEtime Achievement Award to MOBO Group founder and CEO Kanya King.

In her speech, King announced for the first time that she is being treated for bowel cancer.

“Learning I have stage 4 bowel cancer was something I never saw coming and I am still processing this unexpected reality,” she said. “While this journey will undoubtedly be challenging, I’ve always believed in finding meaning through adversity. This diagnosis isn’t the end of my story—it’s a chance to inspire resilience, raise awareness, use this moment to not only fight my own battle but to amplify the message of early detection and the importance of proactively taking charge of your health. If my story can save just one life, then it’s a story worth telling.”

“The LIVE Awards was, once again, a fitting end to another landmark year for UK live music”

Other winners, chosen by a panel of industry experts, included Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (Venue of the Year), WME (Booking Agency >21), Mother Artists (Booking Agency <21): AEG Presents UK (National Promoter of the Year), Victorious Festival (Major Festival of the Year) and title sponsor Skiddle (Ticketing Service 2024).

Hosted for the second year running by Thanyia Moore, the LIVE Awards 2024 were supported by Skiddle alongside primary sponsors Tysers Live, PPL, PRS for Music, Ticketmaster, d&b audiotechnik and Equals Money, as well as Club Soda and all of the individual category sponsors.

“The LIVE Awards was, once again, a fitting end to another landmark year for UK live music,” says LIVE CEO Jon Collins. “A year when we delighted millions and demonstrated to Government why we fully deserve our seat at the top table of policy development. But also a year when too many venues closed, festivals called time and tours were cancelled or curtailed.

“Everyone in attendance at the Troxy believes in the power of music and goes above and beyond to deliver incredible experiences. All deserved this night to come together, recognise and reward those that have had the greatest year and prepare for 2025, with all the challenges and opportunities it will bring.”

The full list of The LIVE Awards 2024 winners is as follows:

The LIVE Green Award: onboard:earth
The LIVE Workforce Award: Attitude is Everything
Venue of the Year: OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Grassroots Champion: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Booking Agency (>21): WME
Booking Agency (<21): Mother Artists
National Promoter of the Year: AEG Presents UK
Regional Promoter of the Year: Shine
Ticketing Service 2024: Skiddle
Major Festival of the Year: Victorious Festival
Festival of the Year: Slam Dunk Festival
Production Supplier 2024: Eat to the Beat
Brand Partnership 2024: FREENOW x Music Venue Trust
Road Warrior of the Year: Carl Lewis
LIVEtime Achievement Award: Kanya King, CBE

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