To apply, please fill out this form and upload a presentation that explains why your nominee should win, with a maximum of 10 slides, in .pdf format only. (If you wish to provide further info via download links, please note that we do not accept WeTransfer links, as they expire. Please use more permanent services such as Dropbox or Google Drive and make sure the jury has the right to view and download the folders in question). DEADLINE: November 9, 2025
This award honours new and young business talents up to the age of 30 who have made a name for themselves in the international music festival business through exceptional achievements and creative talent (booking, artist liaison, production, marketing, project management, safety, sustainability etc.). The winner stands out by going above and beyond what was expected of them and demonstrating high potential for the future.
The award is given out by a jury panel of experienced experts that are not directly linked to any of the nominated new kids or their respective festivals.
Please note that the EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS are exclusively dedicated to popular music festivals that take place in Europe. Applicants working for Events outside this category are not eligible to participate and will be withdrawn from the competition by the jury.
The Festival Awards team is grateful for your submission, and we wish you the best of luck.
The winners will be announced during the European Festival Awards ceremony at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands, on January 14th, 2026. We hope to see you there.
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