About

The arts are critical to all our lives. They bolster our economy, create communities, and bring us joy. They help us to empathise, reflect and express ourselves. Every time we listen to music, watch TV, go to a theatre or read a book, the arts are there for us. 

Building on the fantastic legacy of the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, the inaugural Sky Arts Awards will be the ultimate celebration of the industry, taking place on 17th September 2024 at the Roundhouse. The ceremony will showcase the vibrant landscape of British and Irish arts and culture and reward excellence across all the arts, all brought straight to your living room on Sky Arts and Freeview.

We’ll give awards which recognise significant contributions to 11 art forms: Classical Music, Comedy, Dance, Film, Literature, Opera, Poetry, Popular Music, Theatre, TV and Visual Arts.  The ceremony will also include The Times Breakthrough Award, spotlighting artists who have exploded onto the scene, and The Lifetime Achievement Award. A brand new category will also seek out our unsung Arts Heroes, and we need YOU to nominate them.

But it’s not just about statuettes. The evening will include a stellar line-up of exclusive musical and artistic performances which demonstrate the brilliance of our arts and cultural talent in combinations you’ve never seen before.  

The Sky Arts Awards aren’t just a celebration. They’re a rallying cry to fight for the arts in the UK when the odds are so stacked against them, and a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who keeps them going. 

We’ll see you there!