We're pleased to share that the What Hi-Fi? Awards will be returning on Thursday, 12th November at the Royal Lancaster in London. Sign up to our mailing list below to hear news and updates about the awards first.

The What Hi-Fi? Awards began in 1983 and have recognised the very best audio and visual tech every year since. With the very best editors in the market scrutinising every product detail and using the highest calibre testing rooms, these Awards ensure the most stringent badge of approval. 

Existing five-star products are considered automatically for the Awards. Winning a What Hi-Fi? Award is a hugely important accolade, recognised all over the world, and significantly boosts product sales. Winners also benefit from additional commercial and editorial Awards promotion activity, both in print and online.​​​​​​​

Key dates for your diary: 

Entries open - 16th June 

Deadline to enter - 12th August 

Award ceremony - 12th November 

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A glamorous black-tie evening celebrating the best in sound and vision

Unmissable networking with leading brands, experts and fellow enthusiasts

A delicious meal served in a premium setting + access to our exclusive after party!

Why should you enter?

Winning a What Hi-Fi? Award has a major influence on what consumers buy and what retailers choose to stock

Sporting our distinctive Award-winner’s logo on your packaging and promotional material is a clear, instant and trusted indicator of excellence

Reward your top-talent for their hard work with an unforgettable Awards ceremony

Entries are completely free!

2025 Event Highlights! 

The What Hi-Fi? Awards after party in association with Richer Unsigned and Majority Audio

The What Hi-Fi? Awards after party — celebrate, connect and keep the night alive!

  • Free bar to fuel the fun*

  • Live entertainment to surprise and delight

  • DJ keeping the dance floor packed until late

  • Networking with industry leaders and fellow enthusiasts

*Includes wine, beer, and house spirits only.

The What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 after party entertainment from Richer Unsigned

Richer Unsigned is strictly not-for-profit. We’re not interested in making money from emerging talent, tying artists into any kind of contract or charging music lovers a premium to listen to the UK’s best unsigned artists, we’re simply here to help.

Richer Unsigned was created by Julian Richer, Founder of Richer Sounds. In 1978 Julian set up his first Richer Sounds store, 51 stores later he feels that as he originally built his fortune selling hi-fi – which would be worthless without musicians – that it’s nice to give something back.

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