A celebration of the trailblazers in the Black and Irish community, the B.I.G Awards brought together many well-known names and faces.
Saturday, 3 December
Radisson Blu Hotel in Stillorgan, Dublin
Hundreds of people gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel to celebrate trailblazers in the Black and Irish community this past weekend.
The night began by honouring tailor and long-standing anti-racism campaigner Jude Hughes for his decades of incredible work. Jude received a standing ovation and his words of encouragement to the up-and-coming Black and Irish community were really felt around the room. Leon from the Black and Irish team announced that the B.I.G. Award is now being named the Jude Hughes B.I.G. Award. The inaugural Jude Hughes B.I.G. Award was won by the poet, playwright and performer, Feli Speaks.
It was a big night for Dami Hope, who flew in from LA to attend the awards. The Love Island star picked up awards for Personality of the Year and Creator of the Year. Fellow Wexford man Michael Abidoye was crowned Community Star of the Year.
The night carried on for many who had the opportunity to see live performances from Gliders, a surprise set from charting drill artist Sello, Fyer Band and a set to close the night from DJ Wax.
Photography by Brian McEvoy.
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