The Boisdale Music Awards Wednesday 24 September 2025 18:00 Canary Wharf
Hosted by Jools Holland
On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, Patron of Music Jools
Holland, will host the 13th annual
Boisdale Music Awards. Join us for an evening to remember as we
celebrate some of the greatest entertainers in the worlds of jazz, blues, soul,
reggae, and pop all performing on the Boisdale Yamaha London stage. Expected a
high-spirited awards ceremony featuring spectacular performances from our
category award-winning artists. In previous years, we’ve enjoyed incredible
performances from global stars like Lisa Stansfield, Gregory Porter, Maxi
Priest, Raye, Emeli Sandé, Rebecca Ferguson, Lemar, Paul Young and many others!
The Boisdale Music Awards 2025 hosted by Jools Holland
All tickets for the event include a reception with free-flowing drinks, three-course dinner, and a DJ after-party in the Hine Bar Garden Terrace on the first floor until late
6.00pm | Free-flowing drinks Reception
7.00pm | 3-Course Dinner
9.00pm | Boisdale Music Awards
Hosted by Jools Holland
Including over 10 spectacular performances from our category award-winning artists
11.00pm | Legendary surprise star DJ at Hine Bar & Garden Terrace.
1.00am | Carriages
Award Categories
YAMAHA MUSIC LONDON ONE TO WATCH
DJ OF THE YEAR
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
JAZZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR
BOOGIE WOOGIE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ROCK & BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR
REGGAE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
SOUL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
SCOTTISH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ICON OF THE YEAR
BEST BAND OF THE YEAR
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
*Watch this space for the announcement of this year’s nominees*
THE 2024 BOISDALE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
Jazz Artist of the Year | Emma Smith
One to Watch | Stone Jets
Boogie Woogie Artist of the Year| Tom Seals
Blues Artist of the Year | Connor Selby
DJ of the Year | Fat Tony
DJ Lifetime Achievement Award | Trevor Nelson
Reggae Artist of the Year | General Levy
Reggae Legend of the Year | Aswad
Soul Artist of The Year | Roachford
Female Artist of the Year | Sonique
Male Artist of The Year | Roland Gift
Band of the Year | Fun Lovin' Criminals
Outstanding Contribution to British Music | Tony Christie
Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 | Jazzie B
Music Icon of the Century | Kathy Sledge
THE 2023 BOISDALE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
Rising Star Act of The Year | Courtney Courtney
Instrumentalist of The Year | Bluey
Blues Act of The Year | Mud Morganfield &
Alabama 3
Jazz Act of the Year | Polly Gibbons
Soul Act of The Year | Shalamar
Reggae Artist of The Year | UB40
Scottish Artist of The Year | The Cuban Brothers
Female Artist of The Year | PP Arnold
Male Artist of The Year | Howard Hewett
Band of The Year | The Brand New Heavies
Album of the Year | Face to Face by Suzi Quatro
& KT Tunstall
Lifetime Legend | Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Global Icon | Snow
Outstanding Contribution to Music 2023 | Gregory
Porter
Previous years’ Award Winners include Raye, Gregory Porter, Paul Young, Emeli Sandé, Lemar, Kathy Sledge, UB40, Lisa Stansfield, Maxi Priest, Tony Iommi, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Shalamar, Snow, Alabama 3, The Christians, Kiki Dee, Ginger Baker, Suzi Quatro, Paul Jones, Imelda May, Fleur East, Rebecca Ferguson, Omar, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Brian McFadden, Natasha Hamilton, Mike D'Abo, Donovan, Clare Teal, Claire Martin, PP Arnold, Cleveland Watkiss, Leee John of Imagination, Osibisa, Pee Wee Ellis, Glen Matlock, Mo Pleasure, Albert Lee, Joe Jackson, Luciano Messenjah, Dennis Bovell, Dennis Greaves of Nine Below Zero, Alexander O'Neal, The Cuban Brothers, Dawn Penn, Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends, Sandi Thom, Hil St Soul, Alexander Armstrong, Chas and Dave, Eddie Reader, Shaun Escoffery, The British Collective, Judi Jackson, Kenney Jones, Tallia Storm, Polly Gibbons, Mud Morganfield, Joseph Malik, Soweto Kinch, Gina Larner and The Brand New Heavies.
Dress Code: smart casual/glamorous.
*For tables of under ten guests please be aware you will be
on tables with other guests in a banqueting style.
