UK Music Video Awards 2026
Entries closed on 6 August. For next year, note the two prices: £120 a category, or £80 for the low budget and visualiser category.
The main British music video awards, and the one with the newcomer categories that emerging directors actually place in. Entries for 2026 have closed; the ceremony is in November.
Deadlines
| Tier | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Final entry deadline (closed) | 6 August 2026, 23:59 UK time | £120 + VAT per category |
| Best Low Budget Video or Visualiser | 6 August 2026 | £80 + VAT |
The rules that matter
- Entry was £120 plus VAT per video, film, individual or company, per category, with Best Low Budget Video or Visualiser at £80 plus VAT. Fees are non-refundable.
- Eligible work had to be completed and delivered between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.
- The ceremony is at the Roundhouse, London, on 4 November 2026.
- The newcomer categories are Best New Director, and newcomer awards for cinematography, colour grading and editing.
Checked against ukmva.com on 10 September 2026. Deadlines and fees change without notice, so confirm on the organiser's own page before paying. Found something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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