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 appear set for cancellation as Saudi Arabia reassesses its spending on major entertainment events, according to a report by Reuters. The televised gala, typically held in Riyadh in January, will not occur in 2027, though the General Entertainment Authority and MBC Group have yet to confirm the decision. The Joy Awards, which began in 2019, have gained prominence in the Arab entertainment scene, honoring achievements in film, television, music, sport, and social media.
Categories are largely determined by public vote, with additional awards for Lifetime Achievement and Personality of the Year. Past honorees include Oscar-winning actors, renowned musicians, and prominent Arab artists. The cancellation of the awards would coincide with the postponement of the Red Sea International Film Festival and the discontinuation of this year's Soundstorm music festival, both citing logistical and budgetary concerns.
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