The highly anticipated UK Americana Music Week 2025, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, is set to take over Hackney, London, from Monday, January 20, to Thursday, January 23, 2025. The event promises a vibrant celebration of Americana music, featuring live showcases, an insightful conference, and the prestigious UK Americana Music Awards.
An Immersive Experience for Americana Fans
Kicking off on Monday, January 20, the week opens with the premiere of ‘I’ll Take You There' a specially commissioned documentary film created in partnership with the Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK), Sweet Home Alabama, The Romano Sidoli Consultancy, and Northern Cowboy Films.
On Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, music fans can enjoy two nights of live showcases at venues across Hackney, highlighting a stellar lineup of international and homegrown artists, including:
- Altameda
- Annie Dressner
- Beth Bombara
- Celeigh Cardinal
- Chloe Foy
- Ferris & Sylvester
- Julian Taylor
- The East Pointers
- Willie Watson
And many more to be announced.
During the daytime, the AMA-UK Conference will take place at Night Tales in Hackney, featuring panels and discussions around the theme: ‘Can Songs Change the World? Americana in 2025.' Attendees can expect thought-provoking sessions catering to Americana enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The Grand Finale: UK Americana Music Awards
The week concludes with the UK Americana Music Awards on Thursday, January 23, hosted at Hackney Church. Powered by Sweet Home Alabama, the awards ceremony will celebrate outstanding contributions to the Americana genre over the past year.
This year’s special honorees include:
- Candi Staton: International Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lyle Lovett: International Trailblazer Award
- CMAT: UK/Ireland Trailblazer Award
Celebrating the Best in Americana
Nominees for this year’s awards feature an incredible array of talent, with categories such as UK and International Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Live Act of the Year. Artists in contention include:
- Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
- Jason Isbell
- Charley Crockett
- Sierra Ferrell
- Kacey Musgraves
- Hurray For The Riff Raff
- Robert Vincent
- Elles Bailey
- Katherine Priddy
Join the Celebration
UK Americana Music Week 2025 is an unmissable event for fans and industry professionals, offering a unique chance to experience the best of Americana music in the heart of London. Stay tuned for additional announcements and updates on the event’s programming.
For more information, visit AMA-UK’s official website.
