The countdown to this year’s Access All Areas Awards is officially on, with the 2025 finalists now unveiled ahead of the ceremony on 4 December at Novotel London West.

Recognising standout achievements across the live events sector, the shortlist highlights the individuals, teams and organisations that have pushed boundaries and delivered exceptional work over the past year.

At the 2024 edition, winners included Alexandra Palace, Co-op Live, FAB, From The Fields, FKP Scorpio, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and Wembley Stadium, while Green Man Festival owner Fiona Stewart received the prestigious Editor’s Award.

This year’s awards will once again be preceded by a conference, featuring keynote speakers and discussions addressing key challenges and opportunities across the industry.

A limited number of tables and individual seats for the event remain available here, with the awards ceremony including a welcome drinks reception, dinner with complimentary drinks, and an afterparty.

Best Newcomer 

  • Co-op Live
  • The Rock Orchestra by MEGA Events
  • Vaillant Live, Derby
  • Country on the Common, Enable
  • Love To Be… Festival
  • Leadenhall Live 2025, Chilled Agency

Production Agency of the Year 

  • METHOD Events
  • Project 30
  • That’s EnTEEtainment
  • The Events Company UK
  • Black Orange Live
  • Far & Beyond

Best Sustainable Initiative 

  • LIDO Festival, LS Events
  • City-wide sustainability framework, Bradford 2025
  • “Play Our Part”, DF Concerts
  • Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Far And Beyond + BBC
  • “Look Out for Our Planet” (Reading/Leeds), Festival Republic
  • From Surplus to Support, AE

Employer of the Year 

  • AEG Europe
  • Black Orange Live
  • That’s EnTEEtainment
  • Far and Beyond

Live Event of the Year — Europe 

  • Chinese New Year London 2025, That’s EnTEEtainment
  • Gunnersbury Park 2025, Krankbrother
  • BAUER 150, TBI Media
  • Altitude Comedy Festival
  • “One Step Ahead” (Disneyland Paris), FUEL

Live Event of the Year — MEA 

  • F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, Ethara
  • Coldplay, Abu Dhabi, Live Nation Middle East
  • F1 Saudi GP 2025, Black Orange Live

Best Operations Team 

  • London Marathon Events
  • Tramlines Festival, METHOD Events
  • Goldenvoice / AEG Presents
  • asembl.
  • Krankbrother
  • The Warehouse Project

Best Indoor Venue 

  • Co-op Live
  • Etihad Arena
  • OVO Arena Wembley
  • Centre Bell
  • Uber Eats Music Hall
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff

The Diversity and Inclusion Award 

  • SensoryCalm by EventWell
  • GAConf Europe
  • Festival & Carnival Lab, Continental Drifts
  • NOWIE partnership, Arena
  • “Championing DEI”, Trans Charter and Podcast
  • Visual Architects

Live Music Event of the Year 

  • Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
  • BST Hyde Park 
  • Victorious Festival 
  • Big Night of Musicals by The National Lottery
  • Tyler, the Creator, Chromakopia World Tour
  • OSHEAGA 2025

The Rising Star Award

  • James Blackall
  • Mia Hetherington
  • Joshua Carr
  • Luke Cleary
  • Rebecca Bett
  • Poppy Haywood

Best Programming 

  • The O2
  • Co-op Live
  • Rock N Roll Circus
  • Ideas Fest
  • Dubai World Cup 2025, Racecourse Media Group & Dubai Racing Club

Best Independent Festival 

  • Shambala, Kambe Events
  • Slam Dunk Festival
  • Altitude Comedy Festival
  • Dot To Dot Festival, DHP Family
  • Labyrinth on the Thames, Labyrinth Events
  • Kaleidoscope Festival, Alexandra Palace

Sports Event of the Year 

  • BMW PGA Championship, DP World Tour
  • Dubai Games 2025, Black Orange Live
  • Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, LS Events
  • Lloyds Tour of Britain, British Cycling
  • Next Gen ATP Finals 2024, Black Orange Live
  • HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club, LTA

Best Visitor Experience 

  • Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, FKP Scorpio
  • Silent Discos in Incredible Places, MEGA Events
  • Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, FKP Scorpio
  • F1 Saudi GP 2025 Fan Zones, Black Orange Live
  • NI Science Festival
  • Raver Tots

The Legacy Award 

  • A Greener Future
  • Green Gathering
  • The Royal Parks
  • Victorious Festival

Best Outdoor Venue 

  • Marvel Stadium
  • Hyde Park, The Royal Parks
  • Castle Park, Colchester
  • Ragley Estate

Freelancer of the Year 

  • Emily Kenward
  • Sofia Mariz
  • Léonie Thomas
  • Alex Glyde

Live Event of the Year — North America 

  • Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
  • OSHEAGA Music & Arts Festival
  • Tyler, the Creator, Chromakopia

Creative Agency of the Year 

  • Visual Architects
  • Bulldozer Network

Best Live Event Supplier 

  • Weezevent
  • Boxbar Tech
  • Ticketmaster UK
  • Peppermint Events
  • Illusion Design & Construct
  • AeroAVA Displays Ltd
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