Get ready to rewind, because the 2025 BASE Awards are taking us back to the future – and with a special kind of sparkle!
This year, as the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) celebrates 45 years of the UK Home Entertainment industry, we’re turning up the volume on the nostalgia and throwing an 80s-inspired extravaganza! With an official 80s theme and dress code at the BASE Awards on Thursday, 13th November, we’re inviting you to go full throttle on retro glam, neon vibes, and vintage style. Expect big hair, bigger shoulder pads, and a night as unforgettable as a cassette tape tangled in your Walkman! (IYKYK)
A Totally Radical Theme, A Legendary Venue
The BASE Awards have always been a celebration of innovation, creativity, and passion, and this year, we’re doubling down with a night of retro glitz and industry excellence. Returning to the iconic Camden Roundhouse, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for the industry’s best and brightest – this time with a little extra 80s flair.
A Toast to Our First Brand Sponsor: Babycham
Because no 80s night is complete without a little sparkle, we are thrilled to announce Babycham as our first brand sponsor! The original party-starting perry will be on hand to ensure that our guests are celebrating in true throwback style.
Coined ‘The Happiest Drink In The World’, Nick Showering, Brand Director at Babycham, said: “We’re delighted BASE have chosen Babycham to help add a touch of sparkle to their 45th Awards ceremony.”
Announcing Our First Award Sponsor: TiVo
It’s only fitting that an era famous for epic entertainment moments gets its own award. We’re delighted to announce that TiVo will be sponsoring the Entertainment Moment of the Year Award – celebrating the unforgettable industry-defining moments that have shaped home entertainment. Whether it’s a record-breaking release, a game-changing innovation, or a cultural phenomenon, this award will honour the moments that made history – just like the 80s themselves. The longlist for the Entertainment Moment of the Year Award, along with voting details, will be announced soon.
Stephane David – Senior Director Content Partnerships, said: “TiVo is proud to sponsor the Entertainment Moment of the Year category at this year’s BASE Awards. At our core, TiVo is all about bringing great entertainment together irrespective of the source. This sponsorship reflects what we care about most – helping people find and enjoy the content they love.”
A Celebration 45 Years in the Making
This year’s awards will feature all the classic categories you love, plus some extra-special 45th Anniversary additions:
- Category Hero 45: Hero of Home Entertainment – Recognising an individual who has left a lasting mark on the industry over the past 45 years.
- Category Hero 45: Champion of the Future – Honouring someone shaping the industry’s next chapter through innovation and vision.
Key Dates and How to Enter
- Step 1: Complete your entry form by Friday, 11th April 2025
- Step 2: Submit your presentation deck by Friday, 2nd May 2025
Everything you need to enter—including category details, guidelines, and entry tips—can be found in the 2025 Awards Entry Kit, available for download here
Secure Your Tickets Now!
Secure your place early and don’t miss the party of the year! Buy tickets
Want to Get Involved?
Interested in sponsoring an award or joining the celebrations in a bigger way? Contact Louise Kean-Wood at [email protected] to explore sponsorship opportunities.
So, dust off your mixtapes, perfect your moonwalk, and get ready for a night of nostalgia and non-stop celebration. The 2025 BASE Awards are going to be, like, totally rad!
- Entry Form Deadline: Friday, 11th April 2025
- Final Presentation Submission: Friday, 2nd May 2025
- Event Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025
- Venue: Camden Roundhouse, London NW1
