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The Drum Awards Festival 2026

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The Drum Awards Festival is where you make it count.

Every idea starts somewhere. But not every idea gets the recognition it deserves. This is where that changes. The Drum Awards Festival celebrates the work, the people, and the thinking shaping what’s next in marketing and media. With categories across every sector, discipline, and channel, it’s one of the industry’s biggest global awards programmes. Judged by leaders from the world’s top brands and agencies, this is your chance to get your work seen, celebrated, and remembered. So go on - make it count.

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With the introduction of gold, silver, and bronze awards, your chances of taking home a trophy have never been better. And the perks don’t stop there – gain access to exclusive interview and features opportunities, as well as the chance to compete in the Grand Finale, the ultimate showdown of our annual competition.

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