Winners announced for the inaugural YMB Awards 2017

27 November 2017 - Press release

The only music industry awards platform honouring creative and executive talent of individuals under 30, with categories ranging from 'Lawyer (rising star) of the year' to 'Promoter of the year'.

The annual Young Music Boss Awards launched this Thursday 23^rd November and took place at Tuke Hall in Regent's park. With music licensing organisation PPL and Record of the Day among the list of sponsoring organisations, the awards offer a breath of fresh air by acknowledging talent beyond the traditional music awards categories; reinforcing the important contribution made by U30 music professionals and entrepreneurs.

With more than 300 guests in attendance the YMB Awards featured performances by rising artists such as J Lavaly and Nipah as well as presentations by prominent influencers in music. Notably,  DJ Semtex (BBC 1XTRA ) presented 'DJ of the Year',  Andy Edwards (MMF/UK Music) presented  'Lawyer of the Year',  Stephen Budd (MMF) presented ' Agent of the Year',  Ben Anderson  (Musicalize) gave out promoter of the year while Afrobeats superstar Eugy gave out the award for 'Producer of the year'.

Nominees were selected through a trusted committee of industry heads, including Celitia Martin (songwriter and publisher), Prince Rapid (Ruff Squad Foundation) and Sunjay Kohli (Ticketmaster). The shortlist of nominees was then put to the public. This excludes the YMB 'Music Entrepreneur of the Year' award which is peer voted and announced before the show.

 

With over 3,000 votes counted the winners of the 2017 YMB Awards are:

Music Entrepreneur of the Year: Sian Anderson

Individual

Videographer/Director of the Year: Kaylum Dennis

Photographer of the Year: Ashley Verse

Producer of the Year: The Compozers

Manager of the Year: Kaiya Milan

A&R of the Year: Morgan Keyz

Agent of the Year: Craig D'Souza

Stylist of the Year: Aiyshat Akanbi

Promoter of the Year: Tazer Black

Lawyer (rising star) of the Year: Abi Jenae

Publicist of the Year: Ayo Adepoju

Group

Radio Station of the Year: Radar Radio

Publication of the Year: GUAP

Most Influential Digital Platform: GRM Daily

Live Music Platform of the Year: Acoustic Live

Clothing Brand of the Year: SWAG LDN

 

Jusnah Gadi, Founder of Young Music Boss says: "We have been overwhelmed by the support received from individuals and organisations across the industry, who share our vision of empowering the next generation of young music entrepreneurs. The awards ceremony stands among a series of initiatives we hope to implement to celebrate the abundance of talent coming from the UK."

The YMB Youtube Channel launches soon, which will feature exclusive winners interviews and more exciting content.