Culture
The NXT Awards to celebrate culture and creativity in Atlanta on October 25
This inaugural event promises a high-energy celebration of music, media, and cultural influence.
ATLANTA, GA — The NXT Awards, powered by Now That’s TV, will debut on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Gateway Center Arena in College Park. This inaugural event promises a high-energy celebration of music, media, and cultural influence.
NXT Awards: Star-Studded Lineup and Host
Social media personality Tia Kemp will host the evening. Rap superstar DaBaby headlines the show, joined by YK Niecee, Sukihana, Travis Porter, Diamond the Body, and Big Boogie.
Honoring Impact Across Industries
The NXT Awards will spotlight artists, influencers, and tastemakers shaping today’s culture. Categories span music, television, film, digital media, and entrepreneurship. Fans can expect awards like Independent Artist of the Year, Reality Impact Star, Streamer of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Streaming Live on Now That’s TV
The ceremony will stream live to hundreds of thousands of subscribers on Now That’s TV. The platform, founded by Teleau Belton, champions indie creators and bold storytelling.
The NXT Experience Weekend
From October 23–25, fans can enjoy the NXT Experience, a multi-day festival featuring performances, celebrity panels, giveaways, and meet-and-greets. The fan fest will take place at Gateway Arena, just two miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Tickets and VIP Access
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. VIPs and celebrity guests will enjoy exclusive seating in designated areas.
Nominate and Vote Now Fans can nominate their favorites at TheNXTAwards.com. Voting begins after nominees are announced this week and continues until October 2.
NXT Awards Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster
For more information, visit TheNXTAwards.com.
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