"I can't believe my eyes, it's Jesus Christ Superstar on a train!" Overall winner of Event Photography Awards 2026 bags US$1,350 with shot of singer Sam Ryder on train to Glastonbury Festival
The 12th edition of the Event Photography Awards attracted well over 2,300 entries from more than 20 countries around the world
Sam Ryder, the singer, had fans buzzing after he performed an impromptu concert on a train en route to the Glastonbury Festival in 2025. Photographer David Parry captured this unexpected moment and won the overall title at the 12th annual Event Photography Awards. The ceremony was held at the Central Hall Westminster in London and drew over 250 guests.
The Event Photography Awards, a not-for-profit competition, received 2,300 images from over 20 countries. The winning image, Train to Glastonbury by David Parry, earned him a prize of £1,000, which is roughly equivalent to US$1,350. The awards also recognized Marc James as the inaugural Event Photographer of the Year, with his photograph Headless Chicken taking home the award. The Black & White Award went to Afra Gethoeffer-Gruetz for her close-up photo of Evan Seinfeld.
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