Hi dear Folk & Fantasy family,
The drums of the north are beating, the harps are singing, and the air is thick with the magic of another incredible year. From the high-energy festivals that felt like a "home away from home" to the haunting melodies that played on repeat in your headphones, the 2025 season has been truly legendary.
Now, it is time to give back to the artists, makers, and dreamers who brought that magic to life. The CeltCast Fantasy Awards 2025/26 longlist voting is officially open, and YOU decide who moves forward to the final showdown!
👉 CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE LONGLIST HERE
Your vote offers many ways to support the scene!
This is your chance to honour every corner of our community. In each category, you can select one or more nominees or use the "Other" field to write in the artist who moved you most:
| 🎸 Best Live Act | Who owned the stage and gave you goosebumps this year? |
| 💿 Best Album | Which release became the soundtrack to your 2025? |
| 🎵 Best Song | Which anthem became the heartbeat of your travels? |
| 🖼️ Best Cover Art | Which visual masterpiece stopped you in your tracks? |
| 🎬 Best Music Video | Which cinematic journey brought the legends to life? |
| 🎭 Best Off-Stage Act | Which acts made the festival woods come alive? |
| 🛍️ Best Stand | Which merchant or artisan made the market special? |
| 🏕️ Best Event | Which world did you get lost in this year? |
The road to Fantasy Fest
The most-voted nominees will move on to the final shortlist voting round in January, and the winners will be announced live on stage during our award ceremony at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk on February 21st, 2026! 🏆
⏳ TICK TOCK: The clock is ticking! You have until midnight on New Year’s Eve (December 31st) to submit your longlist picks. Don’t let your favourites miss out!
How to make it count:
1️⃣ Click the voting link.
2️⃣ Vote in every category to support the whole scene.
3️⃣ Share the magic with your friends - the more voices, the stronger the scene!
Thank you for being the heartbeat of this community. Let’s make the 2025/26 awards the most magical ones yet!
With love,
The CeltCast Team
