THE BEST European festivals, artists and promoters of 2011 were revealed last night at a sold out ceremony, featuring performances from James Vincent McMorrow, Selah Sue and Dog is Dead. Taking place at Groningen’s De Oosterport in The Netherlands, the third edition of the awards was bigger and better than ever with over 350,000 votes [...]
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Glastonbury founder to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
THE FOUNDER of Glastonbury festival, Michael Eavis is to be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s European Festival Awards ceremony. Each year the prize is dedicated to an individual whose personal vision and energy has propelled the entire festival industry forward in a dynamic, creative and positive way. Michael is to be [...]
Acts announced for Awards show
HOTLY-TIPPED James Vincent McMorrow and Selah Sue will be performing sets at the European Festival Awards on 11 January in Groningen, with one more act still to be announced. James Vincent McMorrow released his debut record, Early in the Morning, in Ireland to widespread critical acclaim in February 2010 and has been described by Q [...]
Nominations open for European Festival Awards!
NOMINATIONS ARE now open for the 2011 European Festival Awards, and festival organisers can now submit their events to be considered for this year’s celebration of the best festivals Europe has to offer. Festivals have to fill out this short form before 19 October. Public voting opens on 21 October, when we’ll provide organisers with [...]
