Event Entertainment Awards 2020
"Recognising and Rewarding Excellence in the Event Entertainment Industry"
National Awards
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- Scotland
- Ulster
- Wales
- North England
- West Midlands
- East England
- South East England
- South West England
- London
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Celebrating the best of the Event Entertainment Industry
Now in its second year, The Book Entertainment, Event Entertainment Awards 2020 is a celebration of the UK’s favourite Event Entertainers voted for and chosen by real clients.
Revealing the very best the event entertainment industry has to offer, the categories focus on all key aspects of the events industry, from bands and musicians to event suppliers and variety entertainers - we've got it covered.
Open for everyone
Anyone who fits into the categories below can enter the 2020 Event Entertainment Awards and being a member of the book entertainment marketplace will not effect your place in the competition. Unlike other awards in this industry we run this competition entirely online and for free, meaning you dont need to buy tickets for a ceremony.Categories
Best Wedding Band
These are the very best Wedding bands in their region and are selected because of their consistent commitment to excellence. This category is open to all bands that are dedicated to playing at Weddings and Civil Partnerships.
Best Function Band
This Award recognises high quality covers bands that specialises at performing at Venues and Functions. Open to bands of all sizes.
Best Children's Entertainer
This new category celebrates the best Children's Entertainer and is open to all entertainers including magicians, puppet shows, face painters, inflatables, characters and dance shows.
Best Tribute
This award will be presented to the artiste or band that performs as a tribute act.
Best Photography Business
After many requests from last year's awards, this category recognises not only the photography skills but the ability to run a successful photography business for events including Weddings, Corporate events and parties.
Best Event Venue
A quality venue is a critical element of the event experience. This award category is open to all Venues / Function Rooms / Hotels who can demonstrate a professional, safe and ambient environment adhering to best practice standards of operation in their sector.
These are the very best Wedding bands in their region and are selected because of their consistent commitment to excellence. This category is open to all bands that are dedicated to playing at Weddings and Civil Partnerships.
Best Function Band
This Award recognises high quality covers bands that specialises at performing at Venues and Functions. Open to bands of all sizes.
Best Children's Entertainer
This new category celebrates the best Children's Entertainer and is open to all entertainers including magicians, puppet shows, face painters, inflatables, characters and dance shows.
Best Tribute
This award will be presented to the artiste or band that performs as a tribute act.
Best Photography Business
After many requests from last year's awards, this category recognises not only the photography skills but the ability to run a successful photography business for events including Weddings, Corporate events and parties.
Best Event Venue
A quality venue is a critical element of the event experience. This award category is open to all Venues / Function Rooms / Hotels who can demonstrate a professional, safe and ambient environment adhering to best practice standards of operation in their sector.
Best Photo Booth Business
The addition of a Photobooth at an event brings a wonderful added element of fun. This category recognises the best supplier to ensure a brilliant quality service that offers great value for money.
Best Entertainer
This award will be presented to the non musical entertainer that delights and impresses clients and their guests. Open to Magicians, Hypnotists, Dance Acts, Cicruis Acts and any one that can entertain!
Best Wedding Ceremony Act
This category recognises the talent and professionalism of musicians, singers and acts that perform at wedding ceremonies.
Best Mobile DJ
This Award is open to all Mobile DJs and Disco Hire professionals. The judges are looking for evidence of individuals or companies who offer couples real entertainment that delights and impresses.
Best Event Hire Business
This category is designed to reward businesses and professionals that provide services to hire for events. From dance floors to marquees and event stylists to caterers this is the award to win!
The addition of a Photobooth at an event brings a wonderful added element of fun. This category recognises the best supplier to ensure a brilliant quality service that offers great value for money.
Best Entertainer
This award will be presented to the non musical entertainer that delights and impresses clients and their guests. Open to Magicians, Hypnotists, Dance Acts, Cicruis Acts and any one that can entertain!
Best Wedding Ceremony Act
This category recognises the talent and professionalism of musicians, singers and acts that perform at wedding ceremonies.
Best Mobile DJ
This Award is open to all Mobile DJs and Disco Hire professionals. The judges are looking for evidence of individuals or companies who offer couples real entertainment that delights and impresses.
Best Event Hire Business
This category is designed to reward businesses and professionals that provide services to hire for events. From dance floors to marquees and event stylists to caterers this is the award to win!
2020 Judging Panel
Keith Donaghy
CEO and Co-Founder of BookEntertainment. Current Ignite Accelerator participant.
16 Years experience in the Event Entertainment Industry
CEO and Co-Founder of BookEntertainment. Current Ignite Accelerator participant.
16 Years experience in the Event Entertainment Industry
Alex Emmerson
Professional Singer and Live Music Industry Coach with over 18 years' experience fronting and managing busy and profitable high-level function bands. Founder of the Band to Brand Coaching Programme.
Professional Singer and Live Music Industry Coach with over 18 years' experience fronting and managing busy and profitable high-level function bands. Founder of the Band to Brand Coaching Programme.
Neil Devlin
General Manager, Everglades Hotel
Winner of Hotel Manager of the year 2018. Over 18 Years Hotel Manager experience with Marriott and Hastings Hotels.
General Manager, Everglades Hotel
Winner of Hotel Manager of the year 2018. Over 18 Years Hotel Manager experience with Marriott and Hastings Hotels.
How it works
1. Apply for your category
2. Regional finalists will be shortlisted in each category
3. Vote time - we will provide you with a press pack
4. Regional winners announced
5. Regional winners compete for National awards
6. National award winners announced
2. Regional finalists will be shortlisted in each category
3. Vote time - we will provide you with a press pack
4. Regional winners announced
5. Regional winners compete for National awards
6. National award winners announced
You will be judged on the following merits:
1. Quality of your offering
2. Media and Bio
3. Popularity & Client feedback
Regional Awards
Winners will be selected and judged by our panel for 50% of their score and the other 50% will be based on a public vote.
- Scotland
- Ulster
- Wales
- North England
- West Midlands
- East England and East Midlands
- South East England
- South West England
- Greater London
National Awards
Category winners from all 9 regions will get the chance to win the ultimate recognition and be crowned National Winners.