UK Festival Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the UK Festival Awards 2025 has been revealed, with plenty of weekenders, inner-city, boutique, and non-music festivals from across the country vying for glory. Commemorating the very best in the festival industry, the awards are celebrating their landmark 20th anniversary this year at Diecast in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, and will offer vital insight into the dynamic, ever-shifting festival landscape. 

Following weeks of deliberation, the judging panel, which includes Skiddle’s Head of Partnerships Duncan King, PSA Co-Chair Liz Madden, and musician Frank Turner, have selected the shortlist and make up 70% of the final vote, with the remaining 30% down to the public. 

Voting closes on Tuesday 4th November. The awards include Non-Music Festival of the Year, Inner-City Festival of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, The Green Award, and an Industry Recognition Award which will be announced on the night. Check out the full shortlist on their website. 

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