20.08.2025: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has congratulated all of the 2025 All-Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards nominees, with the winners set to be announced on Tuesday, October 14.

The Parliamentary Awards celebrate and recognise the vibrancy, diversity, breadth and talent of the jazz scene throughout the United Kingdom.

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl said: “The Parliamentary Jazz Awards have a rich history, with this year promising to deliver another fantastic chapter. UK Music is proud to support the many great achievements from across the jazz community over the past year and congratulates all those who will be celebrated on 14 October.”

The award categories reflect the ever-increasing scope of talent from within the UK’s jazz scene: Jazz Vocalist of the Year; Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year; Jazz Album of the Year; Jazz Ensemble of the Year; Jazz Newcomer of the Year; Jazz Venue of the Year; Jazz Media Award; Jazz Education Award; and the Services to Jazz Award. You can view the full list of categories and nominees here.

Following the online public vote for the Awards, the shortlist was then voted upon by a selection panel, that represent a broad cross-section of backgrounds united in their passion and knowledge of jazz. The winners, chosen by members of the All-Party Parliamentary Jazz Group (APPJG), will be announced on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

APPJG Chair Chi Onwurah MP said: “These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the talents and energies of the great musicians, educators, promoters, record labels, jazz organisations, blogs, jazz magazines and journalists who help keep jazz flourishing. These shortlists demonstrate the wealth of talent and commitment that exists in the British jazz scene. Now in its 20th year, the Parliamentary Jazz Awards honour the best of British jazz. MPs and Peers in the All Party Group are grateful to the Musicians’ Union and UK Music for supporting the event.”

Musicians’ Union General Secretary Naomi Pohl said: “The Musicians’ Union is proud to support the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. This year’s shortlist showcases the phenomenal jazz talent thriving across the UK, as well as the vibrant communities that support them in every nation and region. Congratulations to all the nominees on their well-deserved recognition.”