Live performance at Boisdale music venue with stage lighting and drum kit visible.

Boisdale Xerjoff Music Awards 2024: Capturing A Star-Studded Celebration


Recently, I had the privilege of photographing the 12th annual Boisdale Music Awards, held at Boisdale of Canary Wharf and hosted by the brilliant Jools Holland and YolanDa Brown. This night brought together an incredible range of musical talent, celebrating artists from jazz, blues, soul, reggae, and pop—making it one of the most eclectic music award nights I've captured.


My evening began by photographing guests as they arrived, posing against the backdrop of the event’s official photo wall. I then moved on to candid shots of guests enjoying champagne, conversation, and the anticipation of the evening ahead. The energy was palpable as award winners stepped on stage, each performing alongside the fantastic Boisdale house band, which gave the night an intimate and electrifying feel.


The award winners included Roachford, Jazzie B of Soul II Soul, Tony Christie, Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals, Sonique, Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge, Trevor Nelson, General Levy, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Connor Selby, Aswad, Fat Tony, Tom Seals, Stone Jets, and Emma Smith. Each of these artists brought their unique flair, giving a performance that made every moment unforgettable.


Alongside the award winners, the event also welcomed an array of other notable guests, including Omar, Simon Bartholomew of The Brand New Heavies, Jaki Graham, Pauline Henry of The Chimes, Nick Reynolds of Alabama 3, Lisa Mafia of So Solid Crew, and Gordon Mac, the founder of Kiss FM. It was wonderful to capture these familiar faces, both in relaxed moments and during their enthusiastic support of the night's performers.

“A BIG thank you! Truly excellent photos and it was lovely to have you on the team. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!”

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The night also included a charity auction that raised an impressive £9,000 for The Sovereign Art Foundation, adding a sense of purpose to the festivities. Guests enjoyed a beautiful three-course meal paired with wines, all while surrounded by the distinctive fragrances of Xerjoff Luxury Perfumes, adding a sensory touch to an already atmospheric evening.


The night came to a spectacular close with Kathy Sledge’s performance of the jazz classic "That’s All," followed by an electrifying rendition of "We Are Family," getting the whole room up and dancing—including Jools himself. Capturing those spontaneous, joyful moments was the highlight of the night for me.


Below, you can find a selection of my photographs from the evening—featuring not only the stars on stage but also the candid, behind-the-scenes moments that made this night truly special.

A speaker addresses the audience from behind a wooden podium at the Boisdale venue with blue lighting in the background.
A group of people enjoying drinks and conversation at a dimly lit social gathering.
Two people share a joyful moment during dinner at an evening event.
A performer sings passionately on stage with dramatic lighting and bokeh effects in the background.
A group presents an award certificate on stage at the Boisdale music venue.
A speaker in a suit jacket gestures while speaking at the Boisdale venue with drums visible in background.
Two people on stage hold up and examine an award certificate at the Boisdale music venue.
A performer in a suit gestures expressively while singing into a microphone on stage.
A musician performs with a guitar at the Boisdale venue with stage lighting in the background.
A group of performers pose together on stage at the Boisdale venue after a performance.
A performer sings passionately into a microphone on stage under purple lighting at a music venue.
A performer in a white blazer sings emotionally at Boisdale music venue with blue stage lighting.
A performer in a red hat and dark suit holds an award certificate on stage under blue lighting.
A performer with long hair in white attire holds papers while performing at Boisdale venue.
A performer in all white clothing energetically sings on stage at Boisdale with blue lighting effects.
Two performers share the stage while speaking into microphones at Boisdale music venue.
A performer with wavy hair sings passionately into a microphone under blue stage lighting.
A bassist smiles while performing with a red bass guitar under blue stage lighting.
A performer in a dark jacket holds papers while singing at Boisdale venue.
Two performers read from papers while sharing the microphone at a music venue.
Pianist performs energetically at a live music venue with blue stage lighting.
Singer performs passionately on stage with blue lighting and Yamaha logo in background.
Performer speaks at wooden podium during nightclub show with blue lighting.
Speaker in white jacket addresses audience from wooden podium with blue stage lights.
Crowded restaurant scene with patrons dining at tables under warm lighting.
Lively dinner conversation among guests at restaurant table with red walls.
Guest enjoying elegant dinner conversation at formal restaurant table.
Joyful conversation between guests at formal dinner event.
Two guests share drinks and laughter at formal evening event.
Server stands attentively near elegant cocktails at upscale restaurant bar.
A waiter in a bow tie carries champagne glasses on a tray in an upscale restaurant setting.
A guest in a black dress enjoying a lively moment at an evening awards dinner.
Guests engaged in animated conversation at an elegant dinner event with red decor.
Crowd of guests applauding at formal dinner event with red walls and candlelit tables.
Three people posing together at a social gathering against a red wall with neon signs.
Guests having an intimate conversation at a formal dinner table.
A guest enjoying conversation at a formal dinner with wine glasses on the table.
Guests seated at an elegant dinner table with drinks and ambient lighting.
Attendees engaging in conversation at formal event with red wall decor.
A woman in a sparkly dress poses on purple carpet at Boisdale Xerjoff Music Awards 2024.
Three friends sharing drinks and laughter at a restaurant with red walls.
Three guests pose on the purple carpet at the Boisdale Xerjoff Music Awards 2024.
Four guests in stylish blazers pose at the Xerjoff Music Awards purple carpet.
Guest in red glasses and black attire poses at the Xerjoff Music Awards.
Guest in white double-breasted blazer poses at music awards event.
Two guests smile together on the purple carpet at the Xerjoff Music Awards.
Guest in dark suit smiles at the Xerjoff Music Awards purple carpet.
Five guests pose together at the Boisdale Xerjoff Music Awards event.
Guest in black dress poses against purple backdrop at music awards.
Two guests in blazers pose at the Xerjoff Music Awards purple carpet.
Woman in sparkling dark green evening gown poses against purple sponsor backdrop at formal event.
Three people pose together on purple carpet at luxury brand sponsored event.
Person in black mesh dress smiles while posing against purple event backdrop with sponsor logos.
Person with short blonde hair in black sleeveless dress poses at luxury brand event.
Person in black lace dress poses confidently against purple step-and-repeat wall with luxury brand logos.
Person with long dreadlocks wearing navy jacket smiles at luxury brand event.
Smiling person in glasses and black jacket with yellow pocket square poses at branded event.
Person in brown blazer and white shirt poses against purple backdrop with luxury brand logos.
Black and white portrait of photographer holding vintage camera while wearing dark turtleneck.

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