Celebrating the best of the festival industry in the Iberian Peninsula!
We are pleased to announce the nominees for the 9th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, which honors and celebrates best practices in the music industry. The awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2025, at the Pavilhão Multiusos 25 de Abril, in Almancil, in the heart of the Algarve!
These awards recognize the excellence of festivals, professionals, organizations, and festivities that have distinguished themselves in their respective fields over the past year. For this edition, there are 24 categories open for nomination + 2 Excellence Recognition Awards (direct nomination). The full list of nominees is already available on our website.
Iberian Festival Awards 2025 Categories:
01. Best Major Festival
02. Best Medium Sized Festival
03. Best Small Festival
04. Best New Festival
05. Best Indoor Festival
06. Best Touristic Promotion
07. Best Cultural Programme
08. Best Communication & Marketing Strategy
09. Best Hosting & Reception
10. Best Live Performance- band format (PT/ES)
11. Best Live Performance- band format (INT.)
12. Best Live Electronic Act – DJ format
13. Contribution to Sustainability powered by Copos Reutilizáveis
14. Contribution to Equality
15. Best Festival Photo
16. Best Video Coverage
17. Best Service Provider
18. Best Brand Activation
19. Best Venue
20. Best Academic & Youth Festival
21. Best Non-Music Festival
22. Best Festivity
23. The Event Safety Award [NEW CATEGORY]
24. Best PRO Event
25. Excellence Award (personality)
26. Excellence Award (entity)
NEXT STEPS:
👉 Vote for your favorites!
You can now participate in the selection of winners in 14 categories open to public voting.
Join us in honoring and recognizing excellence by voting for your favorites here.
👉 Plan your attendance at the Gala!
This year, to ensure you have a complete and memorable experience, we offer not only tickets to the gala but also early access to accommodation and shuttle services. Relax and focus solely on enjoying the event without any worries.
The Aquashow Park Hotel (4 stars) is located just 5.9 km from the gala venue (Pavilhão Multiusos 25 de Abril) and offers rooms with private balconies. The hotel also features indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center for your convenience.
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This event, the only one in the Iberian Peninsula focused on the music festival sector, is organised by APORFEST – Portuguese Music Festivals Association, and guarantees free access/applications for its members with active membership on the event date. The gala tickets are available on official website. Be a part of it!
Contacts: talkfest@talkfest.eu | (+351) 219 666 016
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