RBE Awards 2026

Aim

Help us produce RBE Awards 2026, celebrating independent music excellence and taking our community-driven awards platform global.

RBE Awards was created to celebrate real talent, real growth, and real impact within the independent music community in London and beyond.

Founded in 2017 by Carl Chinegwu, popularly known as Rudebone, Real Business Entertainment (RBE) began as a music showcase platform giving emerging artists a stage to perform, connect, and grow. As the platform expanded, the RBE Awards was born designed to recognise and reward the best artists and industry professionals who performed on the RBE Music Showcase platform throughout the year.

Over the last eight years, RBE Awards has grown from a grassroots initiative into a nationally and internationally recognised awards event, welcoming artists from across the UK and beyond. What makes RBE Awards special is its credible and transparent system combining public voting with an independent judging panel ensuring fairness, integrity, and community trust.

⭐ What the Community Says

“RBE gave me my first real platform and exposure as an independent artist. The awards felt professional, fair, and truly about the artists.” — Zims (Past Nominee & Performer)

“RBE Awards is one of the most credible grassroots music awards in the UK. The impact it has on emerging talent is real.” — Jennifer (Music Industry Professional)

“Performing at RBE opened doors for me. The community, the energy, and the opportunities are unmatched.” — Marvo Fivestarsz (RBE Showcase Artist)

“This isn’t just an awards show, it’s a movement that supports independent artists from the ground up.” — Nutlip (Partner Organisation)

🎯 Our Vision

Our vision is to continue building a credible, inclusive, and global music awards platform that uplifts independent artists, connects creatives, and provides real opportunities for growth, exposure, and collaboration.

💷 Why We’re Fundraising

Producing an awards ceremony of this scale requires significant resources — and as an independent, community-driven platform, we rely on the support of the very community we serve.

The funds raised will be used to:

• Secure a professional venue and production setup
• Support artists and performers
• Deliver high-quality media coverage and livestreaming
• Create awards trophies and branding materials
• Expand marketing and international outreach
• Support volunteers, logistics, and event operations

Every contribution will directly help us create a bigger, better, and more impactful RBE Awards 2026.

🤝 Built by the Community, for the Community

RBE Awards has always been about the people: the artists, fans, industry professionals, partners, and supporters who believe in the power of independent music.

This crowdfunding campaign is not just about raising money, it’s about inviting you to become part of the journey, part of the legacy, and part of the future of independent music recognition.

With your support, RBE Awards 2026 will be:

• Bigger
• More inclusive
• More professional
• More global

Together, we are building our own Grammys one artist, one supporter, and one community at a time.

This project closed unsuccessfully on 21st May 2026