Awards for Contribution to Music
It's been the year that Latin music conquered the world. By 'Latin' we mean music recorded in Spanish and Portuguese. For decades our rythmns have inspired and been used in mainstream global pop; but now Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese artists are making global hits, in their own language. With its unique fusion of influences from Europe, Africa and Asia mixed with the sounds of their own indigenous roots and contemporary experiences, Luso-Ibero-American music continues to captivate audiences. Here are the awards recognising the best Latin music outputs and talent from the UK, Europe and around the world.
Awards for Contribution to Dance
Latin dances are captivating global audiences more than ever before. It’s time to recognise the real stars of the show – from Tango and Salsa to Samba and Flamenco. Here are the awards for the UK’s and Europe's best dancers in each of these world famous genres.
Awards for Contribution to Sport
Latin America have always produced and continue to produce the best footballers in the world, with the inevitable resulting influx of new Latin American players to the Premier League. The world’s most watched Football league would not be the same without this influx, which is why we celebrate Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish contribution to British football.
Awards for Contribution to The Arts
Artistic creativity has long been one the Latin World’s biggest exports. Beyond music and dance, Latin American and Spanish film and theatre offer their unique perspective on the world. In film Latin American directors have gone from being an art novelty to at the forefront of Hollywood's most commercially succesful and they continue to be trailblaizers both in commecrcial and independent cinema. While in theatre the UK has seen the more productions by Latin Americans this year than ever before. Here we celebrate the artists that have perfromed or screened their work in the UK in the last year.
The following awards are special awards that are decided 100% by The LUKAS Panel of judges for those who are deserving of recognition for special reasons and are not subject to popular vote. The public can nominate candidates for these awards at any time of the year (by contact page if nominations are closed) by the decision will be made by judges alone.
