Another festival season has come to an end and the European Festival Awards 2024 are almost around the corner. The 2024 edition is going to celebrate a lot: festivals new and old, big and small, spectacular line-ups, unforgettable experiences, outstanding activations and innovations as well as the simple joy of live music.

Entries are now open for the 14th edition of the European Festival Awards, set to take place on January 15th, 2025, at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands.

If you wish to nominate your festival for the following categories, you can do so from October 1st, 2024 (10am) via EFA | Self Registration festivals

Main categories, open from October 1 (10am), until October 20, 2024
Best Major Festival.
Best Medium-Sized Festival.
Best Small Festival.

Specialist categories, open from October 1 (10am), until November 10, 2024 New Award: The New Kid On The Block Award.
The Green Operations Award.
The Event Safety Award.

The Brand Activation Award The Take A Stand Award.

New Award: The New Kid On The Block Award 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 future winner stands out by going above and beyond of what was expected of them and demonstrating high potential for the future.

Public Voting for the shortlisted Nominees will take place from October 25th until November 20th.
Ticket presale starts on November 1st.
Please visit europeanfestivalawards.org for further information.

H/T N.M.