The Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards are given annually for live classical music-making in the United Kingdom.
Each category is decided by an independent jury who is asked to judge the nominations on the criteria of creativity, excellence and understanding.
Thirteen awards are given annually with categories for performers, composers, programmers, audience engagement, communication and learning and participation.
Each year the presentation is made by an eminent musician and a distinguished cultural figure is invited to address the guests.
Recent speakers have included Dame Liz Forgan, Richard Holloway, Nicholas Hytner, Jude Kelly, Alan Rusbridger, Armando Iannucci, Neil MacGregor, Grayson Perry, Mark Ravenhill and Gareth Malone.