2025 GOOO TIME ....
Preserving the initial purpose of the APEX Awards is important to our team, which is why we just keep finding ways to make the 2025 APEX Awards even more magical for the indie music community.
We’re on our BS this year, challenging ALL of you to show up and show out! The newly revamped award platform includes plenty of ways to gain exposure and support, with a whole team behind ya!
We’ve added NEW CATEGORIES and expanded inclusion to ALL indie artists, creatives & professionals. Nominations for the 2025 APEX Awards can be submitted between January 1 – November 15th.
From the Event Hub to ongoing resources, the APEX Platform will showcase TONS of perks and opportunities for the nominees and the fans, PLUS involvement with community outreach missions.
Nominees will be followed and supported ALL YEAR LONG to help them connect with new audiences & target markets THEN we’re opening the floor for a PUBLIC VOTE on the Top 10 Nominees for each Category.
...LEVEL UP...
This year we’ve added a SPECIAL panel of judges that will be jumping in the mix!!
ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE APEX GALA
Phoenix Roots is proud to present the 2025 APEX Award Gala in NYC, Saturday – January 17th, 2026.
Join us for the exclusive event hosted by TheXOJOShow to honor and celebrate the indie music community.
This Dress to Impress event will include:
- Performance & Legacy Award Ceremony
- Exclusive Cocktail Party
- Vendor Boutique
- Live Performances & Interviews
- Dinner Reservation
- Art Gallery Access
- (1) Entry to Auction & 50/50 Raffles
- Giveaways courtesy of participants & sponsors
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APEX GALA ...
KEEPING THINGS TRANSPARENT
We URGE You to READ Before You Nominate
All Categories will be subject to the general terms & conditions PLUS those laid out in each category description…. Phoenix Roots retains the right to exclude any category which does not meet the minimum requirements for the final voting stage.