AmericanaFest UK is our annual celebration of the genre, taking place across three days in Hackney, London. There are three elements to AmericanaFest UK: our annual three-day conference, two nights of showcases, and the prestigious UK Americana Awards.

The UK Americana Awards Show 

Join us  as we celebrate with guests and performers from across the world of Americana music at our annual glittering awards show at an iconic venue in London.

AmericanaFest Showcases

around 75 emerging bands and artists performing original Americana music at multiple venues across Hackney, London – live music doesn’t get any better than this! Find out more about this years venues. 

“If not for the AMA-UK showcase, we wouldn’t be heading to Nashville that’s for sure, but it also welcomed us with open arms and introduced us to a legion of kindred spirits we’re now sharing our adventure with. Real musicians and real music lovers sidestepping rivalry for the greater good.”
– William The Conqueror

The Annual AMA-UK Conference

 Join us for 3 full days of lively panel discussions, our inspiring workshop, industry presentations and a mixed bag full to bursting of some of the finest Americana music from around the world!