The annual Access All Areas Awards, which will take place on 5 December at Indigo at The O2 in East London, has revealed the finalists for 2024.

The shortlist covers all sectors of the live events industry and celebrates excellence achieved by individuals and organisations during the past 12 months.

Last year’s awards ceremony saw the introduction of the Editor’s Award, which was collected by Glastonbury Festival’s Emily Eavis (pictured) in recognition of the event’s impressive sustainability measures. On 5 December, AAA content director Christopher Barrett will reveal the recipient of this year’s award.

Presented in partnership with LMP Group, the awards will be preceded by a conference covering pertinent issues and involving keynote speakers from across the live events 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. Back by popular demand, having become an integral part of the event’s success since its launch, the host for the evening will once again be Emmanuel Sonubi (pictured left).

Said Barrett, “Congratulations to everyone who has been deservedly shortlisted for an AAA Award. This year’s list is incredibly strong and reflects the remarkable work that has been carried out during the past year. On the back of two successful editions of the Conference & Awards, we will be taking the event to a new level, working with the team at Indigo, new partners and sponsors, to deliver an event that celebrates all corners of our world-leading live events industry in suitable style.”

Venue of the Year

  • The Royal Parks
  • Rock City
  • King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
  • Troxy
  • Boiler Shop
  • Swansea Arena
  • OVO Hydro
  • AO Arena
  • First Direct Arena
  • Eventim Apollo
  • Between the Bridges
  • Wembley Stadium
  • Evolution London

Best Brand Activation

  • Save Our Scene x Jubel: ‘Hero’
  • London Heritage Quarter x The Intrepid Collective: Mental Health Awareness Week
  • EC BID x The Intrepid Collective: Valentine’s Day Heart Activation 2024
  • Marble Group
  • TBI Media: Team GB House
  • PwC: AI for Government Hackathon in partnership with Microsoft
  • Visual Architects
  • Celestial x Porsche Cars GB: Dream Electric
  • Creator: COLD SAUNA / GIANT PEACH

Best Live Event Supplier

  • Innserve Ltd
  • Perform Logistics
  • ID&C
  • INTX
  • Wernick Events
  • Connection Crew CIC
  • Entec Live
  • Ucargo LLP
  • Sandpit Creations
  • Spartan Crew
  • Qdos Event Hire
  • NOQ Group
  • Ginger Owl

Best Operations Team

  • Cuffe & Taylor
  • Indigo at the O2
  • Sparq Live
  • The Warehouse Project
  • We Are OPS
  • Controlled Events Limited
  • Artist Operations Ltd
  • First Direct Arena
  • Wembley Stadium
  • Victorious Festival
  • DF Concerts & Events
  • Troxy

Best Production Company

  • Novum Live Limited
  • EnTEEtainment Ltd
  • JSW Entertainment Group Limited
  • The Fair
  • Entec Live
  • Encore
  • Kit and Caboodle Ltd
  • TBI Media
  • Visual Architects
  • LS Events
  • Far and Beyond

Best Programming

  • The Intrepid Collective x Telford Homes: The Chrisp Street Jamboree
  • Swans Events: Bristol Harbour Festival 2024
  • Deer Shed Festival
  • FOCUS Wales
  • TBI Media: The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash
  • Alexandra Palace
  • ArcTanGent Festival
  • OVO Hydro
  • Wild Fields Festival
  • Victorious Festival

Best Sustainable Initiative

  • ESNS: Roadmap Canvas
  • The Occasionall Group
  • Nikkita Palmer Designs Ltd
  • K4 Group Services
  • Eclipse
  • The O2
  • Arena Group
  • Fews Marquees
  • DF Concerts: “Play our part”
  • Marble Group
  • Co-op Live

Best Ticketing Operator

  • Ticketmaster
  • AXS Europe Ltd
  • Weezevent
  • Tixel
  • Cornucopia Events
  • Kaboodle
  • Different Breed

Best Visitor Experience

  • NI Science Festival
  • Boxbar Tech: Parklife Festival 2024
  • LS Events
  • Nevill Holt Festival
  • Wild Fields Festival
  • Boiler Shop
  • Victorious Festival
  • The Formula 1® Exhibition
  • Scream Factory
  • ArcTanGent Festival

Employer of the Year

  • The Occasionall Group
  • LS Events
  • First Event
  • Silent Noize Events
  • Premier Events
  • Far and Beyond
  • Global Infusion Group
  • Noble Events
  • Ethical Event Staffing Ltd
  • Alpha Crew
  • Kit and Caboodle Ltd
  • Electric Cat Productions

Event Promoter of the Year

  • DHP Family
  • FKP Scorpio Entertainment
  • Juicebox Live Promotions
  • IllumiNaughty
  • Music Plus Sport
  • From The Fields
  • MEGA Events

Freelancer of the Year

  • Kate Livingston
  • Danielle Messenger
  • Joey Yeoh
  • Beth Symons
  • Carla Mae West
  • Jessica Ambrose
  • Laura Kelly

Most Creative Production

  • Kit and Caboodle: Fleet Street Quarter – The Fusion Games
  • Grantley Hall: “A Night Under The Stars”
  • Lucid Creates: High Lights
  • LCI Productions: Windsor Great Park Illuminated
  • TBI Media: The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash
  • Imagine X Global: Badshah UK Tour
  • Yeroheen Show Production
  • Brandfuel
  • Scream Factory
  • Evolve CSL
  • MEGA Events: The Rock Orchestra

Tech Innovation of the Year

  • Silent Seminars
  • Boxbar Tech
  • LS Events: Vectorworks’
  • Kaboodle
  • App Studios
  • Arcstream: FanCam
  • Special Structures: The Chevron Stage
  • Tickets for Good
  • PwC: Interactive Tables
  • Different Breed
  • NOQ Group

The Diversity And Inclusion Award

  • Different Breed
  • TBI Media: The National Lottery’s Paralympics GB Homecoming
  • Saskhia Menendez: Equality, Equity & Inclusion Advocate
  • Soho Media Club: Beyou Festival
  • Artist Operations
  • Bridge Creative
  • NOWIE – The Network of Women In Events
  • London Marathon Events
  • Diverse UK: Sensory Calm Spaces
  • K4 Group Services
  • Salford Red Devils: Red For All
  • Tickets for Good

The Legacy Award

  • The Royal Parks
  • LS Events: UEFA Champions Festival 2024
  • DHP Family: Splendour Festival
  • DF Concerts & Events: King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
  • Troxy
  • Nozstock The Hidden Valley Festival
  • Weird and Wonderful Wood
  • Boiler Shop
  • Victorious Festival

The One to Watch Award

  • Poynton Arts Festival
  • Co-op Live
  • Celestial Drone Shows
  • Nevill Holt Festival
  • Wild Fields Festival
  • Fortress Festival
  • Estafest CIC
  • MEGA Events: The Rock Orchestra

The Rising Star Award

  • Ella Haynes
  • Harry Walthew
  • Beth Ross
  • Robyn Templeman
  • Eloise Newing
  • Muhammad Zeeshan
  • Courtney Mantle
  • George Fleming
  • Jack Willis
  • Eilidh Gauld
  • Emily Haigh
  • Laura Light
  • Claudio Mattos

The Access All Areas Conference & Awards will be presented in partnership with LMP Group, You. Smart. Thing., Le Maitre Pyrotechnics, Laser Crystal, Visual Architects and Moving Venue. Sponsors include ID&C, Rodeo Crew, Ryans Cleaning, K4 Group, Roder UK, Showstage, Qdos Event Hire, Five Star Group and Safe Responsec Group.

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