Joy Awards 2027 set to be cancelled in latest change to Saudi entertainment calendar
Next year's Joy Awards are set to be cancelled amid a reassessment of spending on major entertainment events in Saudi Arabia. The televised gala event , normally held in Riyadh in January, will not take place in 2027, Reuters reported. The event's organisers, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and MBC Group, have not issued a statement confirming the cancellation. The Joy Awards trace…
The Joy Awards 2027 are expected to be cancelled as part of a review of spending on major entertainment events in Saudi Arabia, according to Reuters. The televised gala, normally held in Riyadh in January, will not take place in 2027. The awards, which trace their roots to the Joy Forum in 2019, have become a major fixture in the Arab entertainment calendar.
Most categories are decided by public vote, with separate honours for Lifetime Achievement and Personality of the Year. The 2022 awards featured notable honorees such as John Travolta, Oscar Isaac, and Katy Perry. If confirmed, this cancellation would follow the postponement of the Red Sea International Film Festival and the cancellation of this year's Soundstorm festival.
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