It’s time once again for a truly inspirational event in the music industry calendar – the Music Week Women In Music Awards 2025.
With WIM mainstay Alice Levine returning on hosting duties for no less than the 10th time, executives, artists and music industry legends will be out in force today (October 10) for the daytime event at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. It’s our second year at the impressive venue on Park Lane.
As in previous years, this year’s edition of the Women In Music Awards sold out well in advance. So be sure to book well ahead for the 2026 edition when tables go on sale in early spring.
The hugely successful awards recognise the incredible careers of women and female-identifying people in the music business. Click here for the full rundown and winners at last year’s hugely popular ceremony.
A reminder that doors open at 12 noon for the drinks reception, followed by lunch and the awards ceremony. The dress code for the day: smart.
Following lunch and the ceremony, the after-party at the venue kicks off at 5.30pm with DJ and broadcaster Tara Kumar on the decks. As well as DJing at the Universal Records BRITs after party, Kumar has covered for former BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo and for Jack Saunders.
As we enter our second decade, it's clear that the Women in Music Awards matter more than ever
Lara Baker & Alison Wenham
Women In Music is staged in association with AIM and UK Music. Although it marked its 10th anniversary last year, the event to celebrate and honour female talent in the industry is just as vital as it was when it launched in 2014.
“As we enter our second decade, it's clear that the Women in Music Awards matter more than ever,” said co-founders Lara Baker and Alison Wenham. “They remind us how powerful it is when women come together to celebrate one another and to shape a more inclusive future for this industry. The day itself is always full of joy, pride and hope – a real celebration of what’s possible when we lift each other up.”
Women In Music recognises game-changing industry execs and artists across the following categories:
New Artist - Sponsored by PRS For Music
Businesswoman Of The Year
Campaigner - Sponsored by Spotify EQUAL
DE&I Initiative Of The Year - Sponsored by BPI
Entrepreneur Award
International Woman Of The Year
Live Music Inspiration - Sponsored by O2
Music Champion
Music Creative – Spirit Of The Studio - Sponsored by Downtown
Rising Star - sponsored by Believe & TuneCore
Special Recognition
Inspirational Artist - Sponsored by Vevo
Outstanding Contribution
As anyone who’s ever attended the ceremony knows, Women In Music is a much-loved industry occasion.
Last year’s event was another brilliant industry celebration with Natasha Khan presenting Tori Amos with the Inspirational Artist award, radio stars Clara Amfo and Jo Whiley honouring BBC director of music Lorna Clarke with the Outstanding Contribution trophy, and Molly Neuman, president of Downtown Music’s CD Baby, named as International Woman Of The Year.
Music Week unveiled this year’s Roll Of Honour in association with TikTok last month. The 15 inductees join a line-up of previous honorees, including industry superstars such as Kanya King, Lucy Dickins, Colette Carey, Emma Banks, Amber Davis, Rebecca Allen, Stacey Tang, Komali Scott-Jones, Shani Gonzales and Claire Haffenden.
You can see the full list of 2025 inductees below:
Becky Ayres
Managing Director, Sound City
Charlene Brown
Chair Of The Ivors Academy Ethics Committee And Managing Director/Co-Founder Of Howlett Brown
Portia Clarke-Millanaise
Head Of Marketing, BET UK & Founder Of Aisle Forty Four
Atlanta Cobb
Founder Of Music Industry Mentor, Social Media Consultant, Speaker And Artist Coach
Kate Head
Stoked PR Founder and Director
Cherish Kaya
Artist Manager And A&R Manager, Dirty Hit
Kat Kennedy
Managing Director, Big Life Management
Ally Horn
Partner, Russells Solicitors
Bernice Maria 'Billi' John
Co-Founder Of Everything RNB/ Founder Of Thirty FREE
Laura Lukanz
Head Of Music Industry UK, Australia & New Zealand, Amazon Music
Bina B Mistry
Director, Content Licensing & Music; Business & Legal Affairs, SoundCloud
Laura Monks
President, Decca Records
Victoria Needs
Co-Managing Director, AWAL
Akosua Scantlebury
Founder, TwoFourSix Global
Becci Scotcher
Senior Grants And Programmes Manager, PRS Foundation & Board Member, European Music Exporters Exchange And Manchester Music City
In addition to TikTok, sponsors for the 2025 Women In Music Awards include the BPI, Downtown, O2, PRS For Music & PRS Foundation, Spotify EQUAL, Believe & Tunecore, Vevo and Virgin Music Group.
Music Support is our charity partner for 2025. Event partners are Girls I Rate, Mobolise by MOBO and Small Green Shoots.
Click here to read interviews with our previous Women In Music Awards winners.
For our 10th anniversary Women In Music digital cover story from 2024, click here.
