Downtown will return to sponsor the Independent Record Company category at the Music Week Awards this year.
The hugely popular ceremony will return on May 8, 2025 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Table bookings are open here.
The Music Week Awards are the UK's only music awards that recognise labels, publishing, live, A&R, radio, marketing and PR. From groundbreaking campaigns to extraordinary talent, the Music Week Awards celebrate the very best in the business.
The 2024 edition sold out well in advance of the ceremony, which concluded with an appearance by guest presenters Girls Aloud, who received a rousing reception from the industry audience as they honoured Strat trophy winner Peter Loraine.
EGA Distro won the Independent Record Company trophy in 2024.
Independent record companies are driving creativity, innovation, and cultural impact; shaping the future of our industry
Pieter van Rijn
“Downtown is proud to once again be partnering with the Music Week Awards on the Independent Record Company category,” said Pieter van Rijn, CEO of Downtown. “As the global landscape continues to evolve, independent record companies are driving creativity, innovation, and cultural impact; shaping the future of our industry. Downtown remains deeply committed to supporting independent labels and is honored to celebrate their hard work and crucial contributions to the music ecosystem.”
Across its four core divisions - Publishing, Distribution, Artist & Label Services and Royalties & Financial Services - Downtown collectively serves over 5,000 business clients and reaches over four million creators and artists in 145 countries.
For Music Week Awards entry and table booking queries, please contact Kate Smith: kate.smith@futurenet.com.
If you’d like to find out about 2025 sponsorship packages, please get in touch with Lawrence Cooke: lawrence.cooke@futurenet.com.
