IMMF Celebrates the 2025 IMMF Awards at Riyadh Music Week -

Feb 26

On December 10th, during Riyadh Music Week, the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF) gathered a global cross-section of the music ecosystem to celebrate the 2025 IMMF Awards at a special dinner gala.

The evening turned the spotlight backstage – honoring the artist managers, self-managed artists, teams, organizations, platforms, and cultural leaders who support managers and their artists, advocate for them, defend rights, stabilize revenue streams, expand opportunity, and strengthen the infrastructure that keeps the creative economy functioning.

The IMMF Awards are not a competition, but a recognition of meaningful contribution. From grassroots venues to global touring powerhouses; from emerging markets to established industry centers; from self-managed pioneers forging new paths to management teams navigating multiple continents, each honoree represents a vital part of today’s global music ecosystem.

Presented by IMMF leadership and partners, and hosted by manager and creative entrepreneur Khufu Reign as Master of Ceremonies, the gala celebrated those who advocate for artists, defend their rights, stabilize revenue, expand opportunity, and strengthen the infrastructure that allows music and culture to thrive worldwide. We’re grateful to our partners at the Saudi Music Commission (thanks Paul Pacifico FRSA and team!) and the Riyadh Music Week team for their generous hosting, and we extend congratulations to the 2025 IMMF Award honorees, many of whom joined us in Riyadh or shared their voices with us through messages, including: Gigi Arabia (جيجي أريبيا) Arabia, Natasha Padabed, Clara Pablo, Austin Rosen (Electric Feel Entertainment & Ventures), Reynolds Management, Gadi Oron (CISAC), AXEAN Festival, Saud AlTurki, OCESA Seitrack, Divine Verkijika, Naïka & Marta Trapella, Music Venue Trust, International Indigenous Music Summit, and Exit Festival.