#MusosAwards26 Thursday 12th February 2026 - Camden Town

The Camden Cup comes home

Sunday 12th October 2025 

to launch The Musos Awards 2026

(Thursday 12th February)

Monday 7th October Camden Cup teams draw (on YouTube) happened at Electric Ballroom, Camden with Abes (head of Music Industry CUP Soccer Six, Camden based musician, Toby Mitchell of The Velvet Hands and Musos Awards team member, Caffy St Luce. The results

Group A: Dublin Castle, Music Walk Of Fame, The Elephants Head

Group B: Good Mixer, Oxford Arms, Koko

Group C: Hawley Arms, Electric Ballroom, Priory (Camden Festival)

Sunday 12th October - this all day football tournament for local Camden charity, Castlehaven Community Association, then after games social stars tipped live music performances at the Musos Awards 2026 launch..

History of Soccer Six Roots

Before the original celebrity football tournament -  Soccer Six - kicked off at official football grounds since Autumn 1995 the actual idea began in London’s rock n roll central, Camden Town.

Mark ‘Abes’ Abery fused his love for both music and football – with friends like the legend, Andy Ross (Food Records, Blur etc) and more. The Camden Cup was born.

If 1995 was the kick off year then 1996 was even bigger, like the bands involved, creating some of the most iconic images of Britpop and Cool Britannia. Fast forward 30 years with Music Industry Soccer Six wins mixing up and coming artists with established names, this year, and more milestone moments next year!

2025: A Game Of Two Halves

Part 1: Team Soccer Six staged three triumphant events with supporting grassroots talent at heart.

February: 450 names applied to make an appearance at The Musos Awards. Hosted by Louise Schofield and Laurie Wright, six finalists played The Bands Come Out To Play at The Finsbury (Manor House) in front of the Soccer Six Panel. The 2025 winner is FNTSY.

March: Soccer Six presents The Musos Awards 2025. A Camden party of the year loaded with artists at all levels, up and coming names performing with established star turns. A buzzing room of bands and artists networking – and looking hot on the Musos Awards green carpet - at Electric Ballroom. Hosted by rising star in her own right, Louise Schofield, voted for (and created/presented by) musicians. This Event. Is. Incredible.

Get Thursday 12th February 2026 in your diary already for more of this (YouTube clips by Stanley Lane from #musosawards 25, soundtracked by The Cheap Thrills).

May: Music Industry SoccerSixFest 2025 at Mile End Stadium. The beautiful games – music and football – on such a beautiful day for the industry’s most informal socialising day out… and yes, The Darkness did the triple win.

Community expanded. Tips rising. You, invited to the next MOMENTS already.

Part 2 begins on Sunday 12th October 2025, back in Camden Town where it all began...

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The Musos Awards 2025

Thursday 6th March - incredible evening and atmosphere

Iconic venue, The Electric Ballroom, hosted an Event Of The Year: 

The Musos Awards 2025 - Full List Of Winners

Thursday 6th March 2025 at The Electric Ballroom, Camden
The first MUSOS AWARDS of this generation

Congratulations to Music Industry Soccer Six founder, Mark 'Abes' Abery, his team and every single artist and alliance who made The Musos 2025 a resounding success that sets up the 30th Year Events.

(1) Thank You

Everybody involved in creating this moment from a couple of years planning, then the last six months of setting up behind the scenes with an amazing crew. The first announcement on January 9th founded a fresh music industry sector of independent collaboration worth celebration with every nomination category posted.

6th March (in person, spirit and/or sponsorship) proved it's existence. A special thank you to Camden's Electric Ballroom for being THE location, location, location!

There's much negativity in the world but the music world have got a positive, beautiful game to play, too. This fits with Tonic Music, the mental health for musicians charity.

The Player's Player: All nominations (@soccersixofficial) • Instagram) are  musician-recommended peers, venues, promoters, influences, festivals and legends.

United by a love of music, Abes and the team magnetised and mobilised an inclusive mix of attendees and creators for indie rock's most informal networking party.

All-Star-Turn Amazing live show
with special guest Peter Doherty (and his dog) - only at The Musos!

(2) Performers

photography by Finlay Batey at https://instagram.com/cncrtsnaps/

Soccer Six is reborn with a focus on finding and supporting talent. In February, 'The Bands Came Out To Play' (to win a slot on the Electric Ballroom stage) launched the Musos Awards, co-hosted by Louise Schofield and Laurie Wright.

FNTSY won the evening and further artists from that night - The Now, Rikki Lee, Harvey Jay Dodgson.

The music industry support is amazing for an event that was neither established before this show, or a corporate endeavour. It's very much a working class fronted music and football fan's passion.

The authentic house party atmosphere of Soccer Six events flavoured The Musos and their next generations of entertainment experiences. 

A TV show's worth of appearances and category winners was quite surreal at times. With the independent musicians, creative industries, supportive businesses and audience included, it was affable and affordable fun. Much needed escapism.

Congratulations on absolutely storming your Musos Awards 2025 set at the Electric Ballroom: Laurie Wright, FNTSY, Tom A. Smith, The Now, Lock-In, Ben Walker, Rikki Lee, Harvey Jay Dodgson and John Gallen., WHAT a show, sharing the stage with musical inspirations for many like Rowetta, Pete Doherty, Kyle Falconer of The View and Saul Davies of James.

(3) Win. Win.

"Just being nominated is really beautiful" 

(Rowetta, January 2025)

The beauty of the surprised faces on March 6th, when it dawned on people that they had won an award was literally gorgeous. A lovely video message from The Wombats and an award collected by a wombat was just one of the evening's many moments.

Wombat Lou - Your new favourite pop duo just dropped!
Photo: Rhona Murphy https://instagram.com/rhonamurphyphoto/

(4) REAL, Lou!

Musos Awards host, Louise Schofield, is an all round energy spark. A well known face of new music scenes as well as stages of all sizes, Lou - the creator and face of on line music TV show, Spill The Sound - is also a Soccer Six player and presenter. There's an all round appreciation for her support from artists and industry alike. 

(5) A Day. Greens, that is.

Who needs a red carpet when your attendees are all "Back Of The Net"? You're inside the building and - whether on or off the stage, ALL belong on the #musosawards green carpet. Pleased to meet you.

(6) Soccer Six. Of course

The Musos Awards atmosphere began on it's own green carpet - the football pitch.

The first SoccerSixFest of the year is in London this May. A day out like we're on tour together. Mile End Stadium is where this thirty year story started... There are a ridiculous amount of anecdotes and stories in between. Somebody needs to write a book or make a movie!

Following the glorious post-lockdown "school of rock sports day" that was the post-lockdown #SoccerSixFest return in 2022 (YouTube clip of music world, TV celebrities and children of all ages - spot some of The Musos attendees!)

Bands will come together again as teams on the pitch and stars on the live music stage on Saturday 10th May, 2025 for more Rock'n'Goal action.

MUSOS AWARDS Winners 2025

Music Industry Soccer Six - The 30th Year kick-off. Congratulations Mark 'Abes' Abery and his the team alongside all the Musos Awards 2025 nominees

Soccer Six (@soccersixofficial) • Instagram

For #musosawards updates, watch Soccer Six Socials

MUSOS AWARDS 2025 WINNERS 

(all categories are voted by musicians. These were announced at the Thursday 6th March Event at Camden Electric Ballroom, hosted by Louise Schofield)

• MUSOS 2025 Guitar Player - Emily Roberts, The Last Dinner Party
• MUSOS 2025 Soccer Six Legend - Peter Doherty
• MUSOS 2025 Promoter For New Talent - This Feeling
  
• MUSOS 2025 Influencer - This Is The Music
• MUSOS 2025 Emerging Festival - Bludfest
• MUSOS 2025 Festival Performance - Soft Play
• MUSOS 2025 Festival - Glastonbury
• MUSOS 2025 Soccer Six Legend - Danny Dyer
• MUSOS 2025 Band - Wunderhorse
• MUSOS 2025 Lyricist/Songwriter - Peter Doherty/Carl Barat
• MUSOS 2025 Venue - The 100 Club
• MUSOS 2025 Breakthrough Act - Tom A. Smith
• MUSOS 2025 Inspiration - Laurie Wright
• MUSOS 2025 Song - 'Starburster', Fontaines D.C.
• MUSOS 2025 Keyboard Player - Emmy Avery, Man Woman Chainsaw
• MUSOS 2025 Drummer - Gary Powell, The Libertines
• MUSOS 2025 Bass Player - Charlie Salt, Blossoms
• MUSOS 2025 Lead Singer - Lily Fontaine, English Teacher
• MUSOS 2025 Live Act - The Wombats
• MUSOS 2025 Love Football Love Music Legend - Rowetta
• MUSOS 2025 1990s Legendary Band - Blur
• MUSOS 2025 1990s Legend - Liam Gallagher
• MUSOS 2025 Album 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade', The Libertines
• MUSOS 2025 Tonic Music Song - 'All The Colours Of You', James

Click here for More on 6th March Musos Awards event

Musicians, start your 2026 nominations for the #musosawards already!

Before then, meet you Saturday 10th May at #SoccerSixFest London - the music industry and media's most informal day out and networking - in the place where it all began...

Soccer Six Fest London 10th May - Back Of The Net!

SoccerSixFest - result!

Every single person who supported the road to Soccer Six Fest on Saturday 10th May 2025 - whether there in person or in spirit - contributed to yet another incredible day where one beautiful game (musicians and their allies playing football) was soundtracked by another.

There were so many names representing on the pitch and on the stage that it's a good-news who's who woohoo of a moment that will remain in people's hearts.

Soccer Six Fest 2026 celebrates thirty years of that legendary Britpop event that helped shape the 1990s and Cool Britannia. 

Watch https://instagram.com/soccersixofficial/ 

2 Beautiful Games - Football and Music - beat as 1!

Laurie Wright band, by Lillia Porter

Meet BREEZE - Soccer Six Fest 10th May

Soccer Six Fest has a tradition of introducing the most buzzing of bands into the expanding community.

Wearing the iconic logo on Saturday 10th May are Hull-based indie rock trio, BREEZE, who are quickly making waves across the UK music scene.

https://www.instagram.com/breezeisaband/

The story so far

Formed in October 2021 by brothers Albert, Harry, and Alfred Anderson, the band made a bold entrance with their debut single “Touch the Sky.” Bursting with energy, it instantly captured the attention of indie fans nationwide.

2022 marked a turning point for the band. Their single “Eyes Wide Open” drew widespread praise, including a shoutout from actor Robert Carlyle, who hailed it as “90s style goodness… Top tune!” 

They followed up with “Adrenaline,” a punchy anthem praised by Right Chord Music for its “killer riffs” and wide indie appeal.

The momentum continued in 2023 with a string of high-profile live shows. BREEZE supported James Arthur at a sold-out Bridlington Spa gig and shared stages with Kasabian, Royal Blood, and James at the Y Not Festival.

That same year, they dropped “She’s Got It,” a ballad brimming with 90s nostalgia, and opened for The View at Grimsby Docks Academy. Two successful UK tours cemented their reputation for captivating live performances.

In 2024, BREEZE hit new heights. They performed at the Isle of Wight Festival and released two new tracks, “Stay Young with You” and “Shoot It Down,” both receiving airplay on John Kennedy’s X-posure show on Radio X and BBC Introducing with Jericho Keys. 

They also played This Feeling By The Sea in Bridlington, returning to their hometown roots.

In 2025, BREEZE is set to return to Y Not Festival, joining a stellar lineup alongside Franz Ferdinand, Madness, and Last Dinner Party.

With their dynamic sound, growing fanbase, and unstoppable momentum, BREEZE is firmly establishing themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting new indie rock acts.

Perfect for Soccer Six Fest. Show us yer selfies!

Tickets for 10th May at Mile End Stadium: https://events.tapaygo.com/events/619

Soccer Six is a-buzz ready for 10th May

 

Saturday 10th May 2025 - Music Industry Soccer Six, Mile End Stadium, 12-9pm

Tom. A. Smith is one of the up (up!) and coming star turns announced for this year's Soccer Six Fest. The Party is happening in London's East End at Mile End Stadium. Watch the socials as the names rock up and roll out:

https://www.instagram.com/soccersixofficial/

On the football pitch. On the live music stage. On the sociable scale. It's gonna be like no episode of Eastenders you've ever experienced.

Since winning the Breakthrough Artist 2025 at The Musos Awards (where he also appeared live) and signing a major record label deal, the next level of Tom A. Smith's awesome journey is just beginning. "a music industry veteran and a brand new talent all at the same time." (Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6Music). Recently on Sky Sports TV (as the live entertainment at Hull KR), involved with Tim Burgess Manchester Merch Market (NME story) and supporting James this summer, Tom's just turned 21 this month.

In the spirit of Soccer Six Fest, Saturday 10th May's all dayer is a-buzz with many more musical tales to discover cheer on/selfie with, whatever. Get involved!

Tickets £15+bf via https://events.tapaygo.com/events/619

30th Anniversary Year: Soccer Six, 10th May 2025

 ⚽ SOCCER SIX RETURNS 

It's the 30th Anniversary of Music Industry Soccer Six as the nation's top bands football tournament, live shows AND networking event comes home to Mile End Stadium,

Relaunched with the indie rock star studded Musos Awards, recently , the party moves outdoors. Grab an early bird cheap as chips ticket and get set for the rock n goal experience.

Expect many known faces, musicians, labels, media etc, fun and games (tournament and audience alike) at an informal networking all dayer. Bring your cheer and good vibrations.

🗓 Saturday, May 10th 2025

📍Mile End Stadium, London

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